Sun City rec centers: 2026 guide for buyers and sellers
Every Sun City home comes with Recreation Centers of Sun City membership, an annual assessment and a fee when it sells.
How RCSC membership works
The Recreation Centers of Sun City (RCSC) runs the community’s recreation centers, golf courses and clubs. Membership is tied to the property, not the person, and each property can have up to two member cards.
Every property pays the annual assessment, whether or not the owners live there or use the facilities.
The 8 recreation centers
- Bell Recreation Center
- Fairway Recreation Center
- Grand Center
- Lakeview Recreation Center
- Marinette Recreation Center
- Mountain View Recreation Center
- Oakmont Recreation Center
- Sundial Recreation Center
The 8 golf courses
- Lakes East Golf Course
- Lakes West Golf Course
- North Golf Course
- Quail Run Golf Course
- Riverview Golf Course
- South Golf Course
- Willowbrook Golf Course
- Willowcreek Golf Course
Fees for owners (2026)
- Annual assessment: $680 a year per property
- Preservation and Improvement Fee: $4,000 each time ownership changes, such as a sale, gift or inheritance
- Transfer fee: $500 each time ownership changes
- Card for a non-owner, like a renter: $340 per person per year
What this means when you sell
The fees due at a sale are set out in the purchase contract, including who pays them. I confirm them with you before we list, so the numbers on your net sheet match what you see at closing.
If you are selling a parent’s home, the same fees apply to a transfer from an estate. I help families sort out the RCSC paperwork along with the sale.
Buying in Sun City
Ask about the annual assessment, the fee at purchase and any deed restrictions before you make an offer. I walk you through each one.
Selling in Sun City
I build the RCSC fees into your net sheet from the start and handle the transfer paperwork with you.
Mike Vasquez, REALTOR®
Barrett Real Estate. Arizona real estate license SA631240000. Questions about this guide? Call or text (602) 698-7355, or read more about Mike.
Frequently asked questions about Sun City rec centers
Do I have to join RCSC if I buy in Sun City?
RCSC membership and the annual assessment come with the property. Confirm the current rules with RCSC before you buy.
Is the assessment per person or per property?
Per property. RCSC charges $680 a year per property.
Who pays the Preservation and Improvement Fee?
It is due when ownership changes, and the purchase contract sets who pays it.
Is SCHOA the same as RCSC?
No. The Sun City Home Owners Association is a separate, voluntary group focused on advocacy and deed restrictions.
How is this different from Sun City West?
Sun City West has its own association with 4 recreation centers, 7 golf courses and dues charged per person. See the comparison page.