City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division
Filing information for City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division in Houma, LA. Part of the Terrebonne Parish small claims court system.
Small claims in Louisiana — the numbers that apply at this court
$5,000
maximum claim
$75
filing fee (published)
1–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Louisiana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division
8046 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Area Served
Terrebonne Parish
How to File at City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available for civil actions, including small claims, through the statewide eFileLA portal. [cite: 25 in previous search, 27 in previous search] Filers need a credit card for payment and should enter service information for documents to be served. [cite: 25 in previous search]
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Terrebonne Parish has 10 courts.
See all 10 courts in Terrebonne Parish →Small claims rules in Louisiana
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Filed in Justice of the Peace courts in rural areas, City Courts in urban areas
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
10 yrs written contract · 10 yrs oral contract · 1 yr property damage · 1 yr personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division?
Filing fees in Louisiana are set by the state and are $75. If you can't afford the fee, Louisiana offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Terrebonne Parish?
Small claims cases in Terrebonne Parish are limited to $5,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division, and when is it open?
City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division is at 8046 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. Posted hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Phone: (985) 868-4232. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Houma?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.