Eviction filings around the Las Vegas valley eased up in April after a hectic March, yet the metro still sits near the top of the national eviction charts. March saw a spike of 3,193 cases, followed by a noticeably lower April tally, according to recent tracking. That breather is only temporary relief: researchers and court records still tally tens of thousands of cases over the past year.
Princeton University's Eviction Lab reports that the Las Vegas area logged about 42,596 eviction filings in the past 12 months, a decline of roughly 20% since April 2025. The lab's dashboard also shows that filings from January through March 2026 totaled just over 10,000, and that month-to-month counts fell about 18% from March to April.
State court data underscores how busy the docket remains. The Nevada Judiciary's fiscal-year appendix shows justice courts handled more than 53,000 landlord-tenant cases in fiscal 2025, according to the Nevada Judiciary annual report. That figure includes summary-eviction complaints filed in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson justice courts.
Drop After March Spike, But Rates Still High
Even with the spring cooldown, researchers say Las Vegas remains an outlier compared with most tracked metros. Juan Pablo Garnham of the Eviction Lab told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that filings "have decreased and plateaued at still really high levels," and noted that the average among the lab's tracked locations is roughly 7.9 filings per 100 renter households.
What Renters Should Do
Local eviction attorneys say tenants cannot afford to sit on a notice. Calder Gabroy told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that renters should seek information or legal advice as soon as they receive a notice, since Nevada's eviction process moves quickly.
Clark County operates a Civil Law Self-Help Center and works with local legal-aid groups that assist tenants with filing responses, exploring diversion options and finding possible assistance, according to Clark County.
What To Watch Next
Researchers caution that a single month's dip can reflect seasonal rhythms or the impact of diversion programs rather than a genuine turnaround. The ongoing tracking by Eviction Lab, along with Nevada court data, will be key in the coming months to see whether filings keep trending down or snap back up.
