Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Kitsilano, Vancouver - extracted from real strata documents.
Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Kitsilano, Vancouver strata building holds $4,879 per unit.
BUILT Pre-1980
$4,377 per unit
BUILT 1980–1999
$5,165 per unit
BUILT 2000+
Updating Soon
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
64%
Based on 45+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,014 per special levy
Range: $536 - $2,768
How often levies are approved
90%
About 10% 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 55+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 55+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 50+ samples.
Water incidents per year
2.1per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 50+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
5per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 50+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$5,190per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 55+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-1980
2.4
incidents per year
BUILT 1980–1999
2.1
incidents per year
BUILT 2000+
Updating Soon
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
260+ samples with a stated answer.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
98%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
45+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
5%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
50+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
91%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
35+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.9
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 40+ samples.
Some EV readiness in place
66%
Planning stage
17%
No evidence of EV plans
17%
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Kitsilano, Vancouver median of $4,879 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in Kitsilano, Vancouver is $4,879 per unit, based on 55+ samples.
About 64% of strata buildings in Kitsilano, Vancouver had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 45+ samples.
Approximately 98% of sampled strata buildings in Kitsilano, Vancouver have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in Kitsilano, Vancouver are Bike Storage (found in 60% of buildings) and Rooftop Deck / Terrace (19%). Party / Amenity room appears in 12% of sampled buildings.
Approximately 6% of sampled buildings in Kitsilano, Vancouver do not allow dogs, based on stated bylaws.
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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 1, 2026
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