Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical North Coquitlam strata building holds $3,900 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$3,770 per unit
BUILT 2000+
$3,941 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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North Coquitlam Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in North Coquitlam - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in North Coquitlam
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
32%
Based on 15+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$604 per special levy
Range: $488 - $4,122
How often levies are approved
82%
About 18% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in North Coquitlam Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$50,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 20+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 20+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$150,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 20+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in North Coquitlam
Water incidents per year
3.7per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 20+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
2.6per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 20+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$5,600per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 45+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
3.8
incidents per year
BUILT 2000+
2.6
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
Single unit26%
Common areas only41%
Multiple units16%
Multiple floors14%
Building-wide3%
180+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in North Coquitlam
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
95%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
20+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
16%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
15+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
94%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
15+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
1.4
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 15+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in North Coquitlam Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
55%
Planning stage
35%
No evidence of EV plans
10%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in North Coquitlam
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against North Coquitlam benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the North Coquitlam median of $3,900 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 North Coquitlam?
The median reserve fund balance in North Coquitlam is $3,900 per unit, based on 20+ samples.
How common are special levies in North Coquitlam?
About 32% of strata buildings in North Coquitlam had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 15+ samples.
How do water incident rates differ by building age in North Coquitlam?
Water incident frequency ranges from 2.6 per year in 2000+ buildings to 3.8 per year in pre-2000 buildings within this dataset.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in North Coquitlam?
Approximately 95% of sampled strata buildings in North Coquitlam have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in North Coquitlam strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in North Coquitlam are Party / Amenity room (found in 81% of buildings) and Bike Storage (67%). Gym / Fitness Room appears in 62% of sampled buildings.
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 North Coquitlam Strata Statistics Were Built
Based on 20+ samples in North Coquitlam. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: July 23, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199018%
1990-199936%
2000-200914%
2010-201927%
After 20205%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only59%
Mixed-use (separate residential and commercial sections)41%
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