Eviction in Suffolk County (Long Island), New York

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

Quick facts: eviction in Suffolk County (Long Island)

Eviction court: Suffolk County District Court (2nd-6th Districts, Landlord & Tenant); East End town/village justice courts — District Court / Town and Village Justice Court Court page
Filing fee: $45 for a notice of petition in a summary proceeding (District Court); $20 in town and village justice courts Uniform District 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): $2,747/month HUD
Renter households: 91,419 (18% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Suffolk County (Long Island)

Eviction cases in Suffolk County (Long Island) are heard by the Suffolk County District Court (2nd-6th Districts, Landlord & Tenant); East End town/village justice courts (District Court / Town and Village Justice Court).

2nd District Court (property in Town of Babylon) — 30 East Hoffman Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 · website
3rd District Court (property in Town of Huntington) — 1850 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY 11746 · website
4th District Court (property in Town of Smithtown) — North County Complex, Building C-158, Hauppauge, NY 11788 · website
5th District Court (property in Town of Islip) — 3105 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 · website
6th District Court (property in Town of Brookhaven) — 150 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 · website

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

File in the District Court for the town where the property is located. Public windows Mon-Fri 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Property in the five East End towns (not listed among District Court towns) goes to the local town or village justice court.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Suffolk County (Long Island)

$45 for a notice of petition in a summary proceeding (District Court); $20 in town and village justice courts

District Court jury demand fee is $70. Justice Court fee: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/UJC/1911. Fee waiver (poor-person relief) may be requested.

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

How eviction cases work locally

Mandatory e-filing	Effective August 3, 2026, landlord-tenant actions filed in the Suffolk District Courts are e-filed through NYSCEF (NYSCEF Resource Center 646-386-3033). The court page describes e-filing options for unrepresented litigants. Source: Official source
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
Adjournments	On the first court date either party is entitled to one 14-day adjournment; further adjournments are at the judge's discretion. Requests can be made in court or in writing to the clerk before the court date, with copies to all parties. 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

The New York eviction process

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

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 Suffolk County (Long Island)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,992
1 bedroom	$2,379
2 bedrooms	$2,747
3 bedrooms	$3,563
4 bedrooms	$3,768

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Suffolk County (Long Island): $2,255/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

Suffolk County Human Rights Law (Suffolk County Code Ch. 528, Art. II; housing: § 528-9)

Applies: Suffolk County

Fair housing: Suffolk County has its own fair housing law (Code § 528-9), enforced by the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (631-853-5480), which takes housing discrimination complaints. It bars refusing to rent, offering different terms, discriminatory ads or screening questions, and harassment based on race, color, creed, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, status as a domestic-violence victim, or lawful source of income.
Source-of-income discrimination: Landlords and real estate brokers may not refuse to rent to, set different terms for, or advertise against renters because of their lawful source of income, which includes Social Security and any federal, state or local public assistance or housing assistance, including Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers.

Eviction help in Suffolk County (Long Island)

Free legal help

Legal Services of Long Island — Free civil legal services in Nassau and Suffolk (the former nslawservices.org address redirects here).
Long Island Housing Services — Fair housing enforcement and tenant counseling on Long Island.

Rental assistance

Suffolk County DSS - Temporary Housing Assistance — People who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless apply for assistance at a Social Services Center (DSS 631-854-9930).

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Suffolk County (Long Island)?

Eviction cases in Suffolk County (Long Island) are filed with the Suffolk County District Court (2nd-6th Districts, Landlord & Tenant); East End town/village justice courts.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Suffolk County (Long Island)?

$45 for a notice of petition in a summary proceeding (District Court); $20 in town and village justice courts.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Suffolk County (Long Island)?

Legal Services of Long Island; Long Island Housing Services; Suffolk County DSS - Temporary Housing Assistance.

What is the fair market rent in Suffolk County (Long Island)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,747 per month (1-bedroom: $2,379).

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.