Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Interior strata building holds $3,915 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$3,679 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$5,005 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$2,376 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Interior Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Interior MLS Board - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Interior
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
24%
Based on 105+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,150 per special levy
Range: $433 - $4,113
How often levies are approved
71%
About 29% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Interior Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 125+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 125+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 115+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Interior
Water incidents per year
1.5per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 120+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
2.4per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 110+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$8,000per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 90+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
2.2
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
1.8
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
1
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
Single unit37%
Common areas only31%
Multiple units18%
Multiple floors8%
Building-wide7%
530+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Interior
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
82%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
95+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
11%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
110+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
70%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
60+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.1
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 50+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Interior Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
34%
Planning stage
33%
No evidence of EV plans
33%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Interior
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Interior benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Interior median of $3,915 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 Interior?
The median reserve fund balance in Interior is $3,915 per unit, based on 120+ samples.
How common are special levies in Interior?
About 24% of strata buildings in Interior had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 105+ samples.
How do water incident rates differ by building age in Interior?
Water incident frequency ranges from 1 per year in 2016+ buildings to 2.2 per year in pre-2000 buildings within this dataset.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Interior?
Approximately 82% of sampled strata buildings in Interior have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Interior strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Interior are Party / Amenity room (found in 29% of buildings) and Hot Tub (23%). Pool appears in 21% 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 Interior Strata Statistics Were Built
Based on 135+ samples in Interior. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: July 21, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199016%
1990-199925%
2000-200937%
2010-201919%
After 20203%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only93%
Mixed-use (separate residential and commercial sections)4%
Integrated mixed-use1%
residential with live work1%
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