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LIM (Land Information Memorandum)

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A LIM report provides historical and current information held by the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council on properties throughout the Central Hawke’s Bay District only.

A LIM is based on a search of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council records only.There may be other information relating to the land which is unknown to Council. Council does not undertake any inspection of the land or any building on it for the purpose of preparing a Land Information Memorandum.

A LIM is usually requested prior to the purchase or sale of a property.

A LIM is issued under section 44A of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 2002 and contains all information known to Council relevant to the described land.

The applicant is solely responsible for ensuring that the described land is within the correct council boundary.

The applicant is solely responsible for ensuring that the described land is suitable for a particular purpose.  Any plans, aerial photographs or diagrams attached to the LIM are for illustrative purposes only and are not confirmation of the legal position of the boundaries, or any services on, the described land.

How do I apply?

There are two types of LIM applications available.  They are Residential/Rural, and Commercial. Please fill in the form at the bottom of this page
or click here for a printable LIM form.

Your application must be accompanied by a Certificate of Title. If you cannot supply a Certificate of Title, Council will supply one at a cost of $35.00. The $35.00 fee will be added to the cost of your LIM.

You can pay for your LIM online when you fill out the form below or through either Internet Banking or by credit card through our Online General Debtor Payment page. You will need to submit your LIM first and then pay online using the LIM reference (provided after the application is submitted).

LIM Reports are emailed unless otherwise requested.

Who do I call?

If you would like more information regarding your LIM application or to check the property is within our council boundary please contact Council.

Online LIM Application Form

All About LIMS:

• Information will be extracted from Central Hawke's Bay District Council's existing records.
• No site inspection will be conducted.  
• Council has a statutory 10 working day period to process LIMs.

There are two LIM types you can apply for. They are

1.    Residential / Rural
2.    Commercial

The fee for a Residential / Rural LIM is $350.00. (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023)
The fee for a Commercial LIM is $625.00. (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023)

Urgent LIM applications are no longer available.

Your application must be accompanied by a Certificate of Title.  If you cannot supply a Certificate of Title, Council will supply one at a cost of $35.00. The $35.00 fee will be added to the cost of your LIM.

The fee must be received in full by Council before your application will be processed.

To pay by Internet banking transfer the correct amount into Central Hawkes Bay District Council's bank ANZ account number: 01-0777-0038665-00. Provide your name and the Application ID for payment reference. The Application ID is generated when you complete and submit your application.

Please note:  Our credit card payment portal is unavailable until further notice due to an external issue with our provider.

Please use the internet banking option with the reference 2046191 and the LIM address detail.

You can also pay by credit card through our Debtor Payment Page. You will need to submit your LIM first and then pay online using the LIM reference (provided after the application is submitted).

In order to apply for a LIM you need to supply the following information:

1. Details of Applicant(s)
2. Information About The Property (Please ensure the property is within the Central Hawke's Bay District Council boundaries)