Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Greater Vancouver MLS Board - extracted from real strata documents.
Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Greater Vancouver strata building holds $4,050 per unit.
BUILT Pre-1980
$4,498 per unit
BUILT 1980–1999
$4,904 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$4,498 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$2,184 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
40%
Based on 1,640+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,000 per special levy
Range: $377 - $2,727
How often levies are approved
77%
About 23% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 1,860+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 1,860+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 1,825+ samples.
Water incidents per year
2.3per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 1,780+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
2.6per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 1,775+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$6,503per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 2,450+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-1980
2.8
incidents per year
BUILT 1980–1999
2.6
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
2.3
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
1.9
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
10,410+ samples with a stated answer.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
88%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
1,860+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
28%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
460+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
92%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
1,495+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 1,260+ samples.
Some EV readiness in place
66%
Planning stage
30%
No evidence of EV plans
4%
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Greater Vancouver median of $4,050 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in Greater Vancouver is $4,050 per unit, based on 1840+ samples.
About 40% of strata buildings in Greater Vancouver had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 1640+ samples.
Water incident frequency ranges from 1.9 per year in 2016+ buildings to 2.8 per year in pre-1980 buildings within this dataset.
Approximately 88% of sampled strata buildings in Greater Vancouver have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in Greater Vancouver are Gym / Fitness Room (found in 100% of buildings) and Pool (100%). Hot Tub appears in 100% of sampled buildings.
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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.
Depreciation report
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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Data last updated: September 30, 2026
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