The Chi-Chi earthquake struck central Taiwan on September 21,1999 and caused extensive damage. This study tried to suggest a comprehensive framework for evaluating the performance of community-based recovery. Firstly, by reviewing and compiling relevant literature and a series of panel discussions on community-based recovery themes, we may be able to establish preliminary evaluation framework. Secondly, the study through questionnaires to know the opinion of scholars, experts, and local residents. However, the based on this understanding, tried to formulate a evaluation framework that would be appropriate for the community-based recovery in Taiwan. The survey showed that for a earthquake-affected community is more than just basic needs of living for residents. At its best for the community that is a local cultural ,social and sustainable place and, perhaps even more important, an empowering community of participation and local autonomy .