For most tribunal applications you’ll need pay a fee to apply, and an extra fee if a hearing is needed. The fees depend on the type of application. You can get help with fees if you’re on a low income.
In England: fees for the First-Tier Tribunal
The standard fee for a tribunal application is £114.
If a hearing is needed, there’s an extra fee of £227. You’ll need to pay this when you’re given notice of the hearing date.
Some types of application have a higher application fee of £200 and hearing fee of £300. The fees are shown on the relevant application form.
Help with fees in England
If you’re eligible, you can apply for a fee reduction. You can do this before or after you pay the fee.
You might be eligible if your income or savings are below a certain amount or you get certain benefits.
Find out more: applying for help with the First-Tier Tribunal’s fees (GOV.UK), including:
- the eligibility criteria
- how to apply – either online or by post using the paper form EX160
In Wales: fees for the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal
In Wales, the fee depends on the type of application, the amount of money that’s disputed (if applicable) and the number of properties involved.
| Amount in dispute | Application fee | Hearing fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £500 | £50 | £150 |
| £501 to £1,000 | £70 | £150 |
| £1,001 to £5,000 | £100 | £150 |
| £5,001 to £15,000 | £200 | £150 |
| More than £15,000 | £350 | £150 |
| Number of dwellings | Application fee | Hearing fee |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or fewer | £150 | £150 |
| 6 to 10 | £250 | £150 |
| More than 10 | £350 | £150 |
There are no fees in Wales for applications about:
- lease extension
- buying the freehold
- right to manage
- limiting your landlord’s legal costs
- ending a lease (forfeiture)
- estate management charges
Help with fees in Wales
If you’re eligible, you can apply an exemption from paying the fee (a fee waiver).
You might be eligible if you or your partner get certain benefits, such as Universal Credit.
You can apply for the waiver using tribunal form LVT17.
How to pay the fees
Full details on how to pay the fees are included on the tribunal forms.
Cheque or postal order
Include your cheque or postal order with your application form and write your name and address on the back.
- In England: make payable to ‘HM Courts and Tribunal Service’.
- In Wales: make payable to the ‘Welsh government’.
Online banking or bank transfer
After you send your application form the tribunal will confirm their payment details. They usually give you a reference number to use for the payment.
Do not send cash
Cash payments are not accepted. If you send cash your application may be returned.
- Last updated:
- 3 September 2026
- Next review:
- 2 March 2027
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