Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Chilliwack strata building holds $2,595 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$2,885 per unit
BUILT 2000+
$2,091 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Chilliwack Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in the city of Chilliwack - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Chilliwack
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
53%
Based on 15+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,614 per special levy
Range: $594 - $2,626
How often levies are approved
63%
About 37% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Chilliwack Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 20+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$50,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 20+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 20+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Chilliwack
Water incidents per year
1.2per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 20+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
2.9per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 20+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$21,000per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 10+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
0.8
incidents per year
BUILT 2000+
1.6
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
Single unit64%
Common areas only3%
Multiple units19%
Multiple floors2%
Building-wide11%
90+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Chilliwack
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
96%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
20+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
23%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
5+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
86%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
10+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.1
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 5+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Chilliwack Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
40%
Planning stage
60%
No evidence of EV plans
-
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Chilliwack
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Chilliwack benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Chilliwack median of $2,595 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
What is the typical reserve fund per unit in Chilliwack?
The median reserve fund balance in Chilliwack is $2,595 per unit, based on 25+ samples.
How common are special levies in Chilliwack?
About 53% of strata buildings in Chilliwack had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 15+ samples.
How do water incident rates differ by building age in Chilliwack?
Water incident frequency ranges from 0.8 per year in pre-2000 buildings to 1.6 per year in 2000+ buildings within this dataset.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Chilliwack?
Approximately 96% of sampled strata buildings in Chilliwack have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Chilliwack strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Chilliwack are Gym / Fitness Room (found in 100% of buildings) and Party / Amenity room (100%).
Beyond the numbers
The full picture lives in the documents
The statistics above are a starting point. Every strata 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.
Once you have the documents, start here
1
Bylaws & rules
Pet policies, rental restrictions, and daily obligations - these rules decide how you actually live in the building.
2
Insurance certificate
Deductibles, coverage limits, and what you're personally on the hook for if something goes wrong.
3
Depreciation report
The funding plan, how much life is left in major components, and when big-ticket repairs are coming.
4
Recent council minutes
Unresolved disputes, upcoming projects, and how decisions actually get made.
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How These Chilliwack Strata Statistics Were Built
Based on 25+ samples in Chilliwack. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: September 11, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199012%
1990-199940%
2000-200924%
2010-201916%
After 20208%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only100%
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