Households in Liverpool with terminally ill residents will not have to pay council tax.
The City Council has put forward the proposal which will see a 100% discount applied to the property if someone living there is receiving end of life care.
If approved, the city will become one of the first local authorities in England to introduce the policy with an average council tax bill currently £2,000 per year.
The waiving of council tax is designed to reduce financial stress for those receiving end of life care and their families is not overshadowed by economic hardship.
Under the policy, the exemption would remain in place for two months after the date of death to help reduce the risk of sudden financial hardship following the loss of a loved one.
Those eligible will simply need to apply an SR1 form, which issued by medical professionals to confirm a patient’s terminal illness for benefit claims.
The council’s cabinet is set to vote on the proposal next Tuesday (December 16) ahead of its potential rollout on January 1, 2026 if the motion successfully passes.
An estimated 300 households will be eligible per year for the new initiative.
Deputy council leader Ruth Bennett said: “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.”