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    Interior

    Compare strata buildings across Interior MLS Board on reserve funds, levies, insurance, water risk, bylaws, and EV readiness. See what's typical before reviewing a specific building.

    How to use this page

    1

    Check the money

    Reserve fund, special levies, and insurance deductibles.

    2

    Check the building condition

    Water history, repairs, and age-related patterns.

    3

    Check the rules and lifestyle fit

    Pets, rentals, EV charging, and key rules.

    Source: StrataReports. If you reference this data, please link back to this page.

    CostsInsuranceWater & RepairsRules & LivingEV ChargingBuyer QuestionsData & Methodology

    Strata Costs

    Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Interior

    Reserve funds, levies, and deductibles help show future cost pressure.

    Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)

    The typical Interior strata building holds $3,951 per unit.

    Pre-2000

    $4,059 per unit

    2000–2015

    $4,907 per unit

    2016+

    Updating Soon

    A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.

    Special Levies

    One-time charges for major repairs or projects.

    Typical time between special levies

    ~4.1 yrs

    Based on 90+ samples.

    Typical levy cost per unit per year

    $939 per unit

    Range: $364 - $1,872

    How often levies are approved

    73%

    About 27% are voted down.

    A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.

    Insurance

    Insurance Deductibles in Interior Strata Buildings

    Typical strata insurance deductibles in Interior.

    Typical water deductible

    $25,000

    Most common claim type.

    Based on 95+ samples.

    Typical flood or sewer deductible

    $50,000

    A separate line item from water.

    Based on 95+ samples.

    Typical minimum earthquake deductible

    $100,000

    Plus ~10% of insured value.

    Based on 85+ samples.

    Water & Repairs

    Water Damage and Repair Trends in Interior

    Water issues can point to repair risk and future cost.

    Water incidents per year

    1.4per year

    Average incidents in a strata building.

    Based on 90+ samples.

    Water incidents per 100 units

    2.7per 100 units each year

    Normalized for building size.

    Based on 80+ samples.

    Typical repair cost

    $8,000per incident

    Average repair cost per incident.

    Based on 70+ samples.

    Water incident rate by building age

    Rates vary by building age.

    Pre-2000

    2

    incidents per year

    2000–2015

    1.7

    incidents per year

    2016+

    Updating Soon

    Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.

    How widely water events spread

    Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.

    Single unit39%
    Common areas only31%
    Multiple units17%
    Multiple floors6%
    Building-wide7%

    380+ samples with a stated answer.

    Bylaws & Lifestyle Rules

    Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Interior

    Rules on pets, rentals, BBQs, and amenities can affect fit.

    Buildings that restrict short-term rentals

    75%

    Where a clear bylaw exists.

    70+ samples with a stated rule.

    Buildings that ban both cats and dogs

    12%

    Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.

    80+ samples with a stated rule.

    Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs

    67%

    Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.

    45+ samples with a stated rule.

    Elevators per 100 units

    2.1

    More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.

    Based on 40+ samples.

    EV Charging

    EV Charging Readiness in Interior Strata Buildings

    How prepared Interior strata buildings are for EV charging.

    Some EV readiness in place

    32%

    Planning stage

    37%

    No evidence of EV plans

    31%

    Buyer Due Diligence

    Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Interior

    Compare area benchmarks with the building's own documents.

    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 $3,951 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 $3,951 per unit, based on 85+ samples.

    How often do strata buildings in Interior face special levies?

    The typical strata building in Interior sees a special levy approximately every 4.1 years, based on 90+ samples.

    How common are short-term rental restrictions in Interior?

    Approximately 75% 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 22% of sampled buildings.

    What share of strata buildings in Interior restrict dogs?

    Approximately 13% of sampled buildings in Interior do not allow dogs, 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.

    Already have the document package?

    Skip the 300‑page read.

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    Data & Methodology

    How These Interior Strata Statistics Were Built

    Based on strata documents from Interior buildings in our dataset.

    Based on 100+ samples in Interior. Always review the building's own documents.

    Data last updated: April 3, 2026

    Age of buildings in this dataset

    Where this market sits by building age.

    Before 199014%
    1990-199925%
    2000-200939%
    2010-201917%
    After 20205%

    Building types in this dataset

    Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.

    Residential only92%
    Mixed-use (separate residential and commercial sections)5%
    residential with live work2%
    Integrated mixed-use1%

    Explore More Areas

    Dive deeper or compare strata statistics across related areas.

    Areas in Interior

    Central Okanagan

    Nearby Areas

    Greater VancouverVictoriaVancouver IslandFraser Valley

    Interior Strata Statistics by StrataReports

    Built to help buyers, owners, and realtors compare strata buildings before the deeper document review.

    Data last updated: April 3, 2026

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