Eviction in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains), New York

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

Quick facts: eviction in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)

Eviction court: City Courts (Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye) 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): $2,910/month HUD
Renter households: 142,281 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)

Eviction cases in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains) are heard by the City Courts (Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye) and town/village justice courts (City Court / Town and Village Justice Court).

Yonkers City Court — 100 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 (civil 914-831-6920) · website
White Plains City Court — 77 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 (914-824-5675) · website
Mount Vernon City Court — Ronald A. Blackwood Building, 2 Roosevelt Square North, 2nd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (914-831-6440) · website
New Rochelle City Court — City Hall, 475 North Ave #2, New Rochelle, NY 10801 (914-358-8000) · website
Peekskill City Court — 2 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566 (914-831-6480) · website
Rye City Court — 21 McCullough Place, Rye, NY 10580 (914-831-6400) · website

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

File in the City Court if the property is in one of the six cities; 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.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)

$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
County eviction prevention and legal help	Westchester DSS runs an Eviction Prevention and Representation program: advocacy (rent disputes, financial assistance, repairs) and legal services from consultation to full representation in eviction cases in any Westchester court. Call 211 or use the online intake form. Source: Official source

The New York eviction process

New York state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains):

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 Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)

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

Studio	$2,529
1 bedroom	$2,655
2 bedrooms	$2,910
3 bedrooms	$3,644
4 bedrooms	$3,959

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains): $1,951/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

Westchester County Fair Housing Law; Westchester County Housing Counsel law (County Code Ch. 187)

Applies: All of Westchester County

Source-of-income discrimination: The county Fair Housing Law protects 17 categories, including source of income (including Housing Choice Vouchers / Section 8), alienage/citizenship, military status, and status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalking. Complaints go to the Westchester County Human Rights Commission.
Right to counsel in eviction cases: Office of Housing Counsel provides legal services to income-eligible tenants (300% FPL or 60% AMI, whichever is higher) in covered eviction proceedings.

Eviction help in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)

Free legal help

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley — Free civil legal services; a county Housing Counsel legal provider.
Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO) — Fair housing and tenant advocacy; a county Housing Counsel advocacy partner.

Right to counsel: Yes, county-wide. Westchester's Housing Counsel law (County Code Ch. 187) created the Office of Housing Counsel. Tenants/occupants of residential rentals in Westchester with household income at or below the higher of 300% of federal poverty guidelines or 60% of county Area Median Income can get legal services, up to full representation, in covered eviction and related proceedings in any Westchester court. Start by calling 211 or the online intake form. Source

Rental assistance

Westchester County DSS - Eviction Prevention and Representation — Eviction prevention advocacy, rental/financial assistance referrals and legal representation; intake via 211 or online form. DSS main line 914-995-2000, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)?

Eviction cases in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains) are filed with the City Courts (Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye) and town/village justice courts.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)?

$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 Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)?

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley; Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO); Westchester County DSS - Eviction Prevention and Representation.

What is the fair market rent in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,910 per month (1-bedroom: $2,655).

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.