The civil and family court fees guide (EX50), updated 26 October 2026, lists respect orders and housing injunctions among claims charged £387 in the county court or £663 in the High Court.
Key facts
- Who: People starting a civil claim for something other than money or possession of property, such as a respect order or housing injunction
- From: Guide updated 26 October 2026
- Source: Fees in the civil and family courts – main fees (EX50)
The guide to the main civil and family court fees was updated on 26 October 2026. It lists respect orders and housing injunctions as examples of claims for something other than money or possession. Civil injunctions and gas injunctions are given as further examples.
These claims fall under fee 1.5 of the fees order, and the fee depends on where the claim is started:
- High Court (including possession claims): £663
- County court: £387
For comparison, the guide gives the fee for a possession claim under fee 1.4 as £559 in the High Court and £415 in the county court.
If a non-money claim (other than a claim for possession of land or recovery of goods) is combined with a claim for damages, both court fees must be paid. The guide's example is the county court or High Court fee under fee 1.5 plus the relevant money claim fee.
Certain non-money claims also attract the hearing fees set out in the general fees section of the guide. The guide advises checking with the court whether a particular case is affected.
Other fees can arise when starting proceedings. These include £69 to issue proceedings against a party not named in the proceedings, and £69 for permission to issue proceedings.
What this means for people bringing these claims
Anyone thinking of bringing a claim of this kind can check the fee for the court where it would start. Extra fees may apply depending on the claim, such as hearing fees or a money claim fee.
Ask the court which fees apply before you file. The guide says that anyone who needs help using a court service may want advice from a legal professional or Citizens Advice.
Sources
- Fees in the civil and family courts – main fees (EX50), HM Courts & Tribunals Service, updated 26 October 2026