Property category information
Latest updates about the property categorisation process including the Category 3 Buy-out Scheme (funding available to buy homes), Category 2P Risk Mitigation Scheme (funding available for work to reduce risk on properties), and risk assessments.
You can also find property category information on the Auckland Council website here.
Documents library
Access the guides, forms and factsheets you need to help you through the categorisation process.
Register here for categorisation
Storm-affected homeowners have until 30 September 2024 to register for the categorisation programme.
Property categorisation explainer
Find out about the different categories and the key policy decisions for Category 3 and 2P.
Categorisation information
Valuations for category 3 properties
The council uses independent, registered valuers to undertake the valuations.
Categorisation update – 9 May
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
What about cross-lease and multi-unit homes?
It’s important to know that your home’s ownership structure does not affect eligibility for the storm recovery programme.
Recovery timelines for property owners
There is a significant effort underway to help Tāmaki Makaurau recover from devastating and severe weather events earlier this year.
Risk assessments
New guide to help homeowners read geotechnical assessment reports
To help homeowners understand the report they receive.
Homeowners’ guide to flood risk assessments
Flood risk assessments are a free service provided by the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office to help homeowners.
Are you waiting to hear from us?
If you have contacted us with a request, we want to reassure you that we have not forgotten about or lost your request.
Homeowner’s guide to landslide assessments
Geotechnical assessments are a free service provided by the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office to help homeowners and the council understand landslide risks.
Step by step guide to flood risk assessments
To help you understand what goes on during a flood risk assessment, we've broken down the stages into nine steps.
Watch our short video series to see what's involved in the following stages:
- Detailed desktop assessment
- Site visit
- Risk assessment matrix and mitigation options
