MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — July of 2024 saw the third most evictions filed in Maricopa County ever.
According to data from the Justice Courts of Maricopa County, 7,903 evictions were filed in July this year. That number is 30% more than July of 2019, pre-pandemic, and 8% more than June of this year.
While population growth does impact the number of evictions filed, July's numbers this year are still 20% higher overall from July pre-pandemic.
The highest number of evictions filed ever was in January of this year, followed by October of last year. July of this year had just one more eviction filed than August of 2005, the fourth-highest number of evictions ever recorded.
- January 2024: 8,025 evictions filed
- October 2023: 7,947 evictions filed
- July 2024: 7,903 evictions filed
- August 2005: 7,902 evictions filed
- September 2023: 7,806 evictions filed
An eviction filed does not mean the person or people being served an eviction notice are forced out of their home, according to the Justice Courts of Maricopa County. In some cases, the eviction is filed and the dispute is handled between residents and landlords out of court. In other instances, the issue is taken to court to be resolved.
When a landlord files an eviction, a tenant can still pay the "past-due" amount before a judge issues a ruling. Some tenants may move out before the eviction goes to court. A population increase also tends to lead to increased evictions filed.
12News is tracking evictions in Maricopa County, keeping you up-to-date on the data you need to know.
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