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Liverpool is set to introduce a new Council Tax exemption aimed at households where a resident is terminally ill. The policy, pending the Cabinet’s approval, will grant a full discount on Council Tax bills for properties with individuals receiving end-of-life care. With the average Council Tax charge in Liverpool around £2,000 annually, this move is poised to ease a significant financial burden for affected families.
This initiative will make Liverpool one of the pioneering local authorities in England to implement such a measure. The exemption will not only apply during the period of terminal illness but will continue for two months following the individual’s death. This extension is designed to provide vital financial support to families during a challenging time of bereavement and adjustment, helping to lessen the risk of sudden monetary difficulties after losing a loved one.
To access the discount without unnecessary delays, applicants will be required to submit an SR1 form, a document provided by healthcare professionals confirming the terminal diagnosis for benefits purposes. If the Cabinet endorses the proposal in their meeting scheduled for 16 December, the policy will take effect from 1 January 2026. It is anticipated that around 300 households annually could qualify for this relief.
Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, Cllr Ruth Bennett, highlighted the significance of the policy by stating, “Terminal illness places significant emotional and financial strain on individuals and their families. We all know family and friends who have been through the trauma of the impending loss of someone close and the worry that it causes. Exempting them from Council Tax will help our residents focus on care, dignity, and quality of life during end-of-life stages when they need to focus their energies on what time they have left with their loved one. This is part of our ongoing commitment to help support the most vulnerable in our city.”
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