LIM Report Information

Land Information Memorandum “LIM’s” contain information held by the Council concerning land and buildings. Information available can vary but will always include the financial status of the land in so far as rates and charges are concerned.

If the land contains buildings, the LIM will advise of the existence or otherwise of building permits or building consents, as well as available services. Any relevant Resource Consents relating to the land will be listed as will any “Special Features” of the land known to Council.

When a LIM has been issued, any matters of clarification can be dealt with by contacting an appropriate staff member. If there is anything on the LIM that you are not clear about, it is wise to obtain explanations which could assist you.

Application and Payment

Our LIM applications can now be submitted online. Please fill out the two-step form below with your details, also indicating your preferred LIM processing timeframe. Note that your application will not be processed until the fee is paid.

Processing timeframe fees:

Residential properties (LIM issued within 10 working days) – $300.00

Urgent LIM 48 hours (residential properties only) – $450.00

Commercial properties (LIM issued within 10 working days) – $500.00

Payment can be made via online banking prior to submitting the LIM request. Our banking details are:

Name: WDC, Westpac, Hokitika
Account: 03-0850-0110046-000
Reference: “LIM – Your Name”
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY VALUATION NUMBER AS REFERENCE

Fees include GST. For further enquiries, please send an email to:

If you prefer a paper form, you can use this one and send it to us:
- LIM Application Form

Apply Online – Step 1

Property Details