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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.
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