Why is This Important?

Eviction filings are an indication of housing instability for households as those evicted tend to be displaced, leading to possible homelessness as well as additional barriers to future housing.

What Does It Mean?

Definition

The Arapahoe County Courts records Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED, aka Eviction) filings, which represents the number of units in Arapahoe County that are forced to leave their residence due to a variety of factors.