Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Kelowna strata building holds $3,205 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$2,776 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$5,272 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$1,613 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Kelowna Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in the city of Kelowna - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Kelowna
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
20%
Based on 50+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$508 per special levy
Range: $284 - $3,571
How often levies are approved
66%
About 34% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Kelowna Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 55+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$50,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 55+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 45+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Kelowna
Water incidents per year
2per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 55+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
2.4per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 55+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$8,000per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 60+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
2
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
2.6
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.
Single unit33%
Common areas only31%
Multiple units18%
Multiple floors10%
Building-wide8%
300+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Kelowna
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
78%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
55+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
33%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
20+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
73%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
30+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.1
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 35+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Kelowna Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
60%
Planning stage
30%
No evidence of EV plans
10%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Kelowna
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Kelowna benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Kelowna median of $3,205 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 Kelowna?
The median reserve fund balance in Kelowna is $3,205 per unit, based on 55+ samples.
How common are special levies in Kelowna?
About 20% of strata buildings in Kelowna had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 50+ samples.
How do water incident rates differ by building age in Kelowna?
Water incident frequency ranges from 1.8 per year in 2016+ buildings to 2.6 per year in 2000–2015 buildings within this dataset.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Kelowna?
Approximately 78% of sampled strata buildings in Kelowna have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Kelowna strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Kelowna are Party / Amenity room (found in 46% of buildings) and Gym / Fitness Room (39%). Bike Storage appears in 34% 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 Kelowna Strata Statistics Were Built
Based on 60+ samples in Kelowna. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: November 9, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199016%
1990-199926%
2000-200928%
2010-201914%
After 202016%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only90%
Integrated mixed-use10%
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