Eviction in Oneida County (Utica, Rome), New York

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

Quick facts: eviction in Oneida County (Utica, Rome)

Eviction court: City Courts (Utica, Rome, Sherrill) 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): $1,172/month HUD
Renter households: 30,785 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Oneida County (Utica, Rome)

Eviction cases in Oneida County (Utica, Rome) are heard by the City Courts (Utica, Rome, Sherrill) and town/village justice courts (City Court / Town and Village Justice Court).

Utica City Court — 411 Oriskany Street West, Utica, NY 13502 (civil 315-266-4603) · website
Rome City Court — 100 West Court Street, Rome, NY 13440 (315-266-4700) · website
Sherrill City Court — 373 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, NY 13461 (315-266-4381) · 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. The three City Courts are open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Oneida County (Utica, Rome)

$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	No municipality in Oneida County appears on DHCR's list of Good Cause Eviction opt-in localities as of May 4, 2026. Source: Official source

The New York eviction process

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

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 Oneida County (Utica, Rome)

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

Studio	$899
1 bedroom	$926
2 bedrooms	$1,172
3 bedrooms	$1,405
4 bedrooms	$1,623

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Oneida County (Utica, Rome): $944/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

Eviction help in Oneida County (Utica, Rome)

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 Oneida County (Utica, Rome)?

Eviction cases in Oneida County (Utica, Rome) are filed with the City Courts (Utica, Rome, Sherrill) and town/village justice courts.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Oneida County (Utica, Rome)?

$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 Oneida County (Utica, Rome)?

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

What is the fair market rent in Oneida County (Utica, Rome)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,172 per month (1-bedroom: $926).

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.