Eviction in Broome County (Binghamton), New York

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

Quick facts: eviction in Broome County (Binghamton)

Eviction court: Binghamton City Court 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): $1,103/month HUD
Renter households: 29,085 (36% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Broome County (Binghamton)

Eviction cases in Broome County (Binghamton) are heard by the Binghamton City Court and town/village justice courts (City Court / Town and Village Justice Court).

Binghamton City Court — 38 Hawley St., 5th Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901 (607-240-4272) · website

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

File in the City Court if the property is in the City of Binghamton; 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. Binghamton City Court is open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

$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
Binghamton City Court eviction filings	Binghamton City Court hears eviction cases only for property within the Binghamton city limits. Since September 3, 2024, the mandatory statewide landlord-tenant forms are required for filings; papers can be prepared with the free DIY Form Nonpayment Program. Source: Official source
Good Cause Eviction opt-in localities	The City of Binghamton 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 Broome County (Binghamton):

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

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Rent in Broome County (Binghamton)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Binghamton, NY MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$783
1 bedroom	$868
2 bedrooms	$1,103
3 bedrooms	$1,412
4 bedrooms	$1,622

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Broome County (Binghamton): $941/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

Eviction help in Broome County (Binghamton)

Free legal help

Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) — Free civil legal services, including a Tenant Defense Project; offices include Utica and Binghamton. Call the HelpLine or apply online.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Broome County (Binghamton)?

Eviction cases in Broome County (Binghamton) are filed with the Binghamton City Court and town/village justice courts.

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

$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 Broome County (Binghamton)?

Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY).

What is the fair market rent in Broome County (Binghamton)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,103 per month (1-bedroom: $868).

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.