Eviction in Albany County (Albany), New York

Where eviction cases are filed in Albany County (Albany), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Albany County (Albany)

Eviction court: City Courts (Albany, Cohoes, Watervliet) and town/village justice courts — City Court / Town and Village Justice Court Court page
Filing fee: $45 to issue a notice of petition in City Court; $20 in town and village justice courts Uniform City Court Act § 1911; Uniform Justice Court Act § 1911
Notice before filing (state law): 14-day written rent demand before filing a nonpayment proceeding. Separately, if rent is not received within 5 days of the due date, the landlord must send the tenant a certified-mail notice that rent was not received; failure is an affirmative defense to a nonpayment case. New York rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,702/month HUD
Renter households: 58,490 (43% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Albany County (Albany)

Eviction cases in Albany County (Albany) are heard by the City Courts (Albany, Cohoes, Watervliet) and town/village justice courts (City Court / Town and Village Justice Court).

Albany City Court - Civil — Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle St., Room 209, Albany, NY 12207 (518-453-4640) · website
Cohoes City Court — City Hall, 97 Mohawk St., Cohoes, NY 12047 (518-453-5501) · website
Watervliet City Court — City Hall, 2 15th Street, Watervliet, NY 12189 (518-453-5550) · website

Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center

File in the City Court if the property is in one of the cities listed; otherwise in the town or village justice court where the property is located. City Court cases can be looked up on WebCivil Local; town/village courts are not on WebCivil Local. Albany City Court Civil is open 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; visitors pass through a magnetometer.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Albany County (Albany)

$45 to issue a notice of petition in City Court; $20 in town and village justice courts

Town and village justice courts charge $20 to issue a notice of petition in a summary proceeding (Uniform Justice Court Act § 1911): https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/UJC/1911. City Court jury demand fee is $70. A party who cannot afford fees can ask the court for poor-person relief.

Source: Uniform City Court Act § 1911; Uniform Justice Court Act § 1911

How eviction cases work locally

Required statewide eviction forms	Residential eviction cases filed in District, Justice or City Courts outside NYC must use the statewide Notice of Petition forms: UCS-LTN1 (nonpayment) or UCS-LTH1 (holdover). Source: Official source
Town and village courts	Outside the cities, eviction cases for property in a town or village are filed in that town or village justice court. Use the court system's Justice Court locator to find the court, hours and phone. Source: Official source
Good Cause Eviction opt-in localities	The City of Albany has opted in to the Good Cause Eviction Law (RPL Art. 6-A), per DHCR's list as of May 4, 2026; units renting above 345% of fair market rent are exempt. Each listed locality defines a small landlord (exempt) as owning no more than one unit anywhere in New York State. Good Cause applies only within the opting-in municipality, not countywide. Source: Official source

The New York eviction process

New York state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Albany County (Albany):

Notice: 14-day rent demand (nonpayment, RPAPL 711(2)) or termination/non-renewal notice of 30/60/90 days (holdover, RPL 226-c); in Good Cause areas the notice must state coverage and grounds
File petition and notice of petition; in holdover cases serve it 10 to 17 days before the hearing (RPAPL 733)
Hearing/trial; tenant may raise defenses such as warranty of habitability, retaliation, or missing 5-day late-rent notice
Judgment of possession; court may stay the warrant up to 1 year for hardship (RPAPL 753(1)); 30-day cure stay in lease-breach cases (RPAPL 753(4))
Warrant of eviction issued; officer must give at least 14 days' written notice before execution (RPAPL 749)
Removal by sheriff, city marshal or constable, on a business day between sunrise and sunset; in nonpayment cases the warrant is vacated if full rent due is paid before execution

Full New York eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Albany County (Albany)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,217
1 bedroom	$1,417
2 bedrooms	$1,702
3 bedrooms	$2,041
4 bedrooms	$2,253

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Albany County (Albany): $1,313/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

Eviction help in Albany County (Albany)

Free legal help

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) — Free civil legal services in 16 Northeastern New York counties, with offices in Albany and Saratoga Springs; call for help 833-628-0087.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Albany County (Albany)?

Eviction cases in Albany County (Albany) are filed with the City Courts (Albany, Cohoes, Watervliet) and town/village justice courts.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Albany County (Albany)?

$45 to issue a notice of petition in City Court; $20 in town and village justice courts.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Albany County (Albany)?

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY).

What is the fair market rent in Albany County (Albany)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,702 per month (1-bedroom: $1,417).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.