Massachusetts Eviction filing fees
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Massachusetts?
Filing an eviction (summary process) costs $135 in Housing Court ($120 entry fee plus $15 surcharge) or $195 in District Court or the Boston Municipal Court ($180 plus $15 surcharge).
Verified Source: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185C, § 19 ($120); ch. 262, § 2 ($180); ch. 262, § 4C ($15 surcharge) · last checked 2026-10-23
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