Leaky Homes

Repairs to a leaky building

The Financial Assistance Package is now available to eligible homeowners of leaky buildings in Wellington City.

Weathertight Financial Assistance Package

The Council and Government have offered to contribute 25 percent each towards homeowners' agreed repair costs, with the homeowners funding the remaining 50 percent. This package:

• is only eligible for leaky homes that have been built within the last 10 years
• includes homes in multi-unit complexes
• doesn't replace the current disputes and litigation processes for leaky homes - it is an alternative option
• is conditional on homeowners giving up the right to sue the Council or Crown in relation to their claim. However homeowners do keep their right to claim against other liable parties such as builders, developers and manufacturers of defective building products, as they see fit.
• offers homeowners the certainty of a financial contribution and helps to get more leaky homes fixed faster.

Weathertight Services Help for Owners of Leaky Homes - Department of Building and Housing website

Homeowners with Existing Claims

Homeowners with existing claims will be able to apply to join the scheme. All applications must be made to the Department of Building and Housing.

Leaky Homes Newsletter

If you have already made a claim, or think you might want to, you can sign up for the Department of Building and Housing's Weathertight e-newsletter for the latest information:

Subscribe to Receive Email Notifications - Department of Building and Housing website

More Information

If you have a specific question about your circumstances, please contact the Department of Building and Housing:

Department Details:
Urban Development & Transport