Compare condo buildings across Alberta State on reserve funds, levies, insurance, water risk, bylaws, and EV readiness. See what's typical before reviewing a specific building.
How to use this page
Check the money
Reserve fund, special levies, and insurance deductibles.
Check the building condition
Water history, repairs, and age-related patterns.
Check the rules and lifestyle fit
Pets, rentals, EV charging, and key rules.
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Condo Costs
Reserve funds, levies, and deductibles help show future cost pressure.
Reserve Fund Balance
The typical Alberta building holds $6,570 per unit.
Pre-1980
$5,814 per unit
1980–1999
$8,290 per unit
2000–2015
$7,126 per unit
2016+
$1,119 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
Special Assessments
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Typical time between assessments
~7.8 yrs
Based on 55+ samples.
Typical assessment cost per unit per year
$2,199 per unit
Range: $1,156 - $4,535
How often assessments are approved
100%
An assessment can mean the building is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance
Typical condo insurance deductibles in Alberta.
Typical water deductible
$50,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 125+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$50,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 125+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~5% of insured value.
Based on 125+ samples.
Water & Repairs
Water issues can point to repair risk and future cost.
Water incidents per year
1.7per year
Average incidents in a condo building.
Based on 55+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
1.7per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 50+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$6,875per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 95+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
Pre-1980
1.2
incidents per year
1980–1999
2.6
incidents per year
2000–2015
1.8
incidents per year
2016+
0.7
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
375+ samples with a stated answer.
Bylaws & Lifestyle Rules
Rules on pets, rentals, BBQs, and amenities can affect fit.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
44%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
85+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
11%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
80+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
76%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
80+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
1.5
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 60+ samples.
EV Charging
How prepared Alberta condo buildings are for EV charging.
Some EV readiness in place
20%
Planning stage
4%
No evidence of EV plans
76%
Buyer Due Diligence
Compare area benchmarks with the building's own documents.
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the status certificate against the Alberta median of $6,570 shown on this page. The reserve fund study will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in Alberta is $6,570 per unit, based on 120+ samples.
The median water damage deductible in Alberta is $50,000, based on 125+ samples. Deductibles vary by building age, claims history, and insurer.
Water incident frequency ranges from 0.7 per year in 2016+ buildings to 2.6 per year in 1980–1999 buildings within this dataset.
Approximately 44% of sampled condo buildings in Alberta have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in Alberta are Bike storage (found in 19% of buildings) and Party / amenity room (15%). Gym / fitness room appears in 13% of sampled buildings.
The statistics above are a starting point. Every condo building has its own document package - hundreds of pages covering finances, insurance, bylaws, and building condition. It’s the only way to truly understand what you’re buying into.
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Bylaws & rules
Pet policies, rental restrictions, and daily obligations - these rules decide how you actually live in the building.
Insurance certificate
Deductibles, coverage limits, and what you're personally on the hook for if something goes wrong.
Reserve Fund Study
The funding plan, how much life is left in major components, and when big-ticket repairs are coming.
Recent council minutes
Unresolved disputes, upcoming projects, and how decisions actually get made.
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See a sample reportData & Methodology
Based on condo documents from Alberta buildings in our dataset.
Based on 140+ samples in Alberta. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: April 3, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Building types in this dataset
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