Terminally ill household members
From 1 April 2026 you may qualify for a Council Tax reduction if you or a resident member of your household (including a child) is terminally ill. This includes:
- the liable Council Tax payer
- a partner
- dependant children
- direct relatives
Your property must be within the Elmbridge council area.
Medical evidence
The terminally ill resident household member must have an SR1 (Special Rules 1) form, which confirms a diagnosis of terminal illness. See SR1 medical report forms on the Marie Curie website for more information.
How to apply
To apply, email ltax@elmbridge.gov.uk with the subject 'SR1 Form'.
In your email, include:
- your full name
- property address
- contact details and relationship of the terminal ill household member to the Council Tax payer (if different from the current Council Tax payer)
We will also need a copy of both sides of the SR1 form, either from the Council Tax payer or from a medical professional.
How the reduction works
The reduction is applied after all other discounts and support have been taken off, reducing your Council Tax bill to £0.
How long the reduction lasts
The reduction will end 3 months after the terminally ill resident’s death, or the date they move to a hospice, care home or hospital – whichever date occurs first.
The maximum reduction period is 2 years.
Changes you must tell us about
You must tell us within 21 days of any changes that may affect the reduction.
More information
For more details, read the policy: