Tracy: Comparing assessment polices for Sun Cities

How do the Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. fees compare to Sun City West’s fees?

You may be surprised!

Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. fees:

• Annual property assessment — $496 per year per property, $1 lower than Recreation Centers of Sun City West per single deeded owner, if two people are on the deed one pays $496 and the other is free, no charge.

• Preservation and improvement fee — $4,000 per occurrence as of Jan. 1, 2022; $300 higher than RCSCW.

• Transfer fee — $300 per occurrence, $175 higher than RCSCW.

• Annual privilege card — $248 per person; $249 lower than RCSCW.

• Short-term privilege card (30, 60, 90 days) — $75 per person per month as of Jan. 1, 2017; $10 lower than RCSCW.

Source: suncityaz.org/rcsc/cardholder-information/fees/.

Recreation Centers of Sun City West, Inc. July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022:

• Recreation fee — $497 annual per person on title; $1 higher than RCSC.

• Asset preservation fee — $3,700 one time; $300 lower than Sun RCSC.

• Disclosure packet fee — $125 one time; $175 lower than RCSC.

• Tenant activity card (1 to 6 months) — $85 per month; $10 higher than RCSC.

Source: suncitywest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MembershipDuesFees2021-2022.pdf.

Surprised? RCSC fees are higher than RCSCW. Sun City is still the best place to be.

Chris Tracy

Sun City