Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in the city of Vancouver - extracted from real strata documents.
Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Vancouver strata building holds $4,685 per unit.
BUILT Pre-1980
$5,060 per unit
BUILT 1980–1999
$4,966 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$4,934 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$2,897 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
50%
Based on 480+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,008 per special levy
Range: $399 - $2,814
How often levies are approved
81%
About 19% 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 540+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 540+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 535+ samples.
Water incidents per year
2.4per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 510+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
3.1per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 510+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$7,212per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 775+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-1980
2.3
incidents per year
BUILT 1980–1999
2.5
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
2.4
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
1.8
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
3,330+ samples with a stated answer.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
89%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
545+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
26%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
140+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
90%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
430+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.3
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 450+ samples.
Some EV readiness in place
69%
Planning stage
28%
No evidence of EV plans
3%
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Vancouver median of $4,685 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in Vancouver is $4,685 per unit, based on 540+ samples.
About 50% of strata buildings in Vancouver had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 480+ samples.
Water incident frequency ranges from 1.8 per year in 2016+ buildings to 2.5 per year in 1980–1999 buildings within this dataset.
Approximately 89% of sampled strata buildings in Vancouver have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in 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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