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Sun City

Sun City, AZ 85351 · Phoenix West Valley

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Recurring costs
RCSC's fee sheet, revised December 19, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, is reported to set the Annual Property Assessment Fee at $680 per year per property (not per owner).
Plus 1 sourced charge layer
Age rule
SCHOA's CC&Rs page publishes the 55+ occupant requirement and the under-19 residency limit
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current price range, housing types, sales or inventory status, and 3 more
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Overview

What this community is

Sun City is in Sun City, AZ. Several community rules are still being checked.

Operator
Recreation Centers of Sun City (RCSC)
Community type
active adult
Research status
Public community profile
Quick facts

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Price range
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HOA / POA
RCSC's fee sheet, revised December 19, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, is reported to set the Annual Property Assessment Fee at $680 per year per property (not per owner).
Reported by third party
Recurring charges
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Housing
Housing types not yet verified
Checked, still not confirmed
Age policy
SCHOA's CC&Rs page publishes the 55+ occupant requirement and the under-19 residency limit
Verified from source documents
Rules coverage
1 decision rule
Golf, pets, rentals, and guests
Community photos
Aerial view on file
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Sun City: costs, housing, and rules

This profile in Sun City, AZ records the age rule as documented 55+ age rule, housing as housing not verified, and HOA $680. The full published wording and every source stay on the profile below. Sources remain attached. Missing, disputed, or outdated amounts are not treated as $0. Confirm eligibility, rules, availability, and costs before deciding.

Sources checked Sep 2, 2026.

Costs

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Current price rangeCurrent published price range not yet verified
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HOA / POA duesRCSC's fee sheet, revised December 19, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, is reported to set the Annual Property Assessment Fee at $680 per year per property (not per owner).

The official RCSC fee sheet PDF could not be read as text by the fetch tool; the $680 figure is corroborated by two independent third-party sources citing that same fee sheet.

Reported by third party
Fees

Fees as of

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Recurring and one-time charges recorded for Sun City, Sun City, AZ.
ChargeAmount and frequencyApplies toStatusSourceVerified
HOA / POA duesAssociation$680RCSC's fee sheet, revised December 19, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, is reported to set the Annual Property Assessment Fee at $680 per year per property (not per owner).The official RCSC fee sheet PDF could not be read as text by the fetch tool; the $680 figure is corroborated by two independent third-party sources citing that same fee sheet.Third partySun City, AZ HOA Fees Explained: RCSC Assessment & PIF
RCSC Annual Property Assessment FeeMaster association$680 a year$680 per year per property, effective January 1, 2026 per RCSC's revised fee sheetPer property, regardless of number of owners or recreation-center useThird partySun City, AZ HOA Fees Explained: RCSC Assessment & PIF
One-time fees (transfer, capital contribution, application)One-timeNot published as of Sep 2, 2026Purchase or transfer; ask the association for the current scheduleUnverifiedNo source attached
Costs

Recurring charges

A charge may apply only to a certain home, association, district, club, or service, so we list each one separately.

RCSC Annual Property Assessment Feemaster association · Per property, regardless of number of owners or recreation-center use
$680 per year per property, effective January 1, 2026 per RCSC's revised fee sheetSource
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Rules

Age policy, housing, and daily-use rules

Age policy or published age marketingSCHOA's CC&Rs page publishes the 55+ occupant requirement and the under-19 residency limit

Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA) enforces the recorded CC&Rs; Recreation Centers of Sun City (RCSC) is a separate nonprofit that operates the recreation facilities funded by the annual assessment below. A third-party article reports every owner and renter must file a sworn Age Affidavit. This is not an independent HOPA-compliance determination.

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Current sales / inventory statusCurrent sales and inventory status not yet verified
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Housing typesHousing types not yet verified
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Golf policyResident-discounted golf rates are third-party-reported
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Pet policyPet policy not publicly verified
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Rental policyRental policy not publicly verified
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Guest policyGuest policy not publicly verified
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

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What are the HOA or POA dues at Sun City?

RCSC's fee sheet, revised December 19, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, is reported to set the Annual Property Assessment Fee at $680 per year per property (not per owner). The official RCSC fee sheet PDF could not be read as text by the fetch tool; the $680 figure is corroborated by two independent third-party sources citing that same fee sheet. Reported by third party, checked Sep 2, 2026.

Source: Sun City, AZ HOA Fees Explained: RCSC Assessment & PIF; The Hidden Costs of Sun City, Arizona Nobody Mentions Until You Move In. Checked .

Does Sun City have a CDD or special district charge?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. No CDD or special district charge appears in the sources checked for this profile, which is not confirmation that none applies. Ask for the current district assessment before buying.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

What is the age policy at Sun City, and is the 80/20 rule documented?

SCHOA's CC&Rs page publishes the 55+ occupant requirement and the under-19 residency limit. Verified from source documents, checked Sep 2, 2026. The cited source records the 80 percent occupancy threshold.

Source: Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Checked .

Can a home at Sun City be rented out?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Rental policy not publicly verified. Confirm the rental policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Are pets allowed at Sun City?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Pet policy not publicly verified. Confirm the pet policy directly with the association or listing representative.

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Is golf included at Sun City, and what are the club fees?

Resident-discounted golf rates are third-party-reported. Reported by third party, checked Sep 2, 2026. Club and golf fee amounts: not published as of Sep 2, 2026.

Source: Sun City AZ Original, RCSC Fee Structure Explained 2026. Checked .

What is the guest policy at Sun City?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Guest policy not publicly verified. Confirm the guest policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Amenities

What the sources list, and what we can publish

Amenities

Amenities listed by the sources

  • Multiple recreation centers
  • Golf courses
  • Resort and lap pools
  • Fitness centers
  • 100+ chartered clubs
  • Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts
  • Softball fields
  • Library
  • Billiards and card rooms

A listed amenity does not necessarily mean access or membership is included in the fee.

Sources: Nova55Living

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Sources

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Last checked Sep 2, 2026
  1. Covenants, Conditions and RestrictionsSun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA) · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  2. Sun City, AZ HOA Fees Explained: RCSC Assessment & PIFLoving Phoenix Realty · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  3. The Hidden Costs of Sun City, Arizona Nobody Mentions Until You Move In24/7 Wall St. · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  4. Sun City AZ Original, RCSC Fee Structure Explained 2026Nova55Living · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  5. 2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files: ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs): ZCTA 85351 internal pointU.S. Census Bureau · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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