Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Metro Vancouver Regional District - extracted from real strata documents.
Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Metro Vancouver strata building holds $3,925 per unit.
BUILT Pre-1980
$4,459 per unit
BUILT 1980–1999
$4,680 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$4,332 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$2,233 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
41%
Based on 1500+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$957 per special levy
Range: $352 - $2,618
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 1710+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 1695+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 1630+ samples.
Water incidents per year
2.3per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 1605+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
2.5per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 1590+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$6,529per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 2195+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-1980
2.7
incidents per year
BUILT 1980–1999
2.6
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
2.2
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
2
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
9140+ samples with a stated answer.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
96%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
1450+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
9%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
1530+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
92%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
1275+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
1.9
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 910+ samples.
Some EV readiness in place
65%
Planning stage
21%
No evidence of EV plans
14%
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Metro Vancouver median of $3,925 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in Metro Vancouver is $3,925 per unit, based on 1650+ samples.
About 41% of strata buildings in Metro Vancouver had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 1500+ samples.
Water incident frequency ranges from 2 per year in 2016+ buildings to 2.7 per year in pre-1980 buildings within this dataset.
Approximately 96% of sampled strata buildings in Metro Vancouver have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in Metro Vancouver are Party / Amenity room (found in 52% of buildings) and Bike Storage (44%). Gym / Fitness Room appears in 40% 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: July 21, 2026
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