Writ of Possession Cost Calculator

Writ execution has direct costs. This calculator sums the execution stack.

Writ filing cost

Sheriff/constable fee

Mover cost

Storage cost

Disposal cost

Total writ cost

$1,645

Court fees

$365

Property handling

$1,280

How the math works

Court fees = writ + sheriff. Property handling = movers + storage + disposal. Total combines both stacks.

Storage-and-disposal mistakes trigger tenant counterclaims. Every jurisdiction has a notice clock and property-value threshold; document chain-of-custody and post-notice carefully. Saving the $600 storage cost by skipping the process is how landlords end up sued for the full value of the tenant's former possessions.

How to Use

Enter writ filing cost.
Enter sheriff/constable fee.
Enter mover cost.
Enter storage cost (per state requirement).
Enter tenant property disposal cost.
Read total writ execution cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Writ vs lockout?

Writ is court order authorizing landlord possession. Lockout is physical execution (sheriff, constable). Writ fee typically $50-200. Lockout fee $100-500 plus mover and storage costs.

Storage requirement?

Many states (CA, NY, WA, others) require 30-90 day storage of tenant property at landlord expense. Typical $300-2,000 cost including moving and storage. Check local statute; missed step triggers tenant claim.

Speed?

Between writ issuance and lockout: 3-14 days typical. State variation wide (TX fast, CA slow). Factor timing into eviction cost since debt service and lost rent continue during wait.