Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Squamish-Lillooet strata building holds $4,156 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$3,555 per unit
BUILT 2000+
Updating Soon
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Squamish-Lillooet Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Squamish-Lillooet
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
45%
Based on 20+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$3,597 per special levy
Range: $950 - $9,623
How often levies are approved
88%
About 12% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Squamish-Lillooet Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$25,000
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
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 20+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Squamish-Lillooet
Water incidents per year
1.3per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 20+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
1.8per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 20+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$6,921per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 15+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
1.6
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.
Single unit46%
Common areas only35%
Multiple units9%
Multiple floors3%
Building-wide7%
100+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Squamish-Lillooet
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
41%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
15+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
6%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
15+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
86%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
20+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
1.4
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 5+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Squamish-Lillooet Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
46%
Planning stage
33%
No evidence of EV plans
21%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Squamish-Lillooet
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Squamish-Lillooet benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Squamish-Lillooet median of $4,156 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 Squamish-Lillooet?
The median reserve fund balance in Squamish-Lillooet is $4,156 per unit, based on 20+ samples.
How common are special levies in Squamish-Lillooet?
About 45% of strata buildings in Squamish-Lillooet had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 20+ samples.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Squamish-Lillooet?
Approximately 41% of sampled strata buildings in Squamish-Lillooet have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Squamish-Lillooet strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Squamish-Lillooet are Hot Tub (found in 50% of buildings) and Bike Storage (50%). Pool appears in 38% of sampled buildings.
How common are gas or propane BBQ permissions in Squamish-Lillooet?
Approximately 86% of sampled strata buildings in Squamish-Lillooet allow gas or propane barbecues, based on stated bylaws.
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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Based on 25+ samples in Squamish-Lillooet. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: July 13, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199026%
1990-199943%
2000-200917%
2010-20194%
After 20209%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only72%
Mixed-use (separate residential and commercial sections)12%
Integrated mixed-use8%
residential with live work4%
Other4%
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