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What Are the Filing Fees and Forms in NYC Housing Court?

The standard NYC Housing Court index-number fee is $45 for a summary proceeding (nonpayment, holdover, HP). Additional fees apply for motions ($45), Notes of Issue ($30), demands for jury trial, and other interim filings. Forms are free at any Housing Court Clerk's office and on the Office of Court Administration website (DIY Forms portal).

About Housing Court Forms & Fees

NYC Housing Court relies on a standardized set of forms used citywide, plus borough-specific local forms. The Office of Court Administration provides free fillable PDF and DIY (Do-It-Yourself) interactive forms for the most common filings. Filing fees are modest compared to Supreme Court but accumulate quickly across motions and post-judgment activity. Below is a reference of the standard fees and the most-used forms in nonpayment, holdover, and HP proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Source: Information on this page is summarized from the official New York State Unified Court System website at ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/forms.shtml. Last reviewed 2026. Court schedules, judicial assignments, and procedures change — confirm current details on the official site or by calling the courthouse before relying on any information here.

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