What is in a LIM?

A LIM is a comprehensive report containing everything the Council knows about a property or section and can include:

• Valuation data
• Yearly rates payable for the property.
• If there are any unpaid rates.
• Any charges for water.
• Information about Building Permits and Consents for the property.
• Any information in regards to whether it is a protected or historic building, or site, and if there are any protected trees.
• Any Resource Consents issued for the property.
• Any relevant planning issues or planning zones that impact the property.
• Any Resource Consents issued in the immediate neighbourhood.
• Information on subdivisions and developments affecting the property and the immediate area.
• Drainage information relating to both private and public sewer and / or storm water on the property.
• Special land features including potential erosion, avulsion, falling debris, slippage and possible hazardous substances.
• Consents, certificates, notices, orders or requisitions affecting the land or buildings.
• District Plan classifications that relate to the land or buildings.

For further details regarding what a council is required to provide you in a LIM, check out the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

The LIM will be up-to-date and contain a summary of all the information a council has on its files as of the day it is issued.

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