Thinking about buying a home at Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill, TX? You probably have a few questions about the Santa Rita Ranch HOA: what it covers, what it costs and how it works day to day. The short version is that the HOA is a big part of what makes life here easy. It takes care of the pools, parks, trails and common areas, plans community events and keeps the neighborhood looking its best, so you can spend more time enjoying the Texas Hill Country with family and neighbors.
Here’s everything new and future residents should know.
Santa Rita Ranch HOA quick facts
| Management company | Goodwin & Co. |
| HOA office | 428 Singing Dove Way, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 |
| Office hours | Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. |
| Phone | 512.502.2111 |
| HOA manager email | santaritamanager@goodwintx.com |
| Master HOA fee | $116 per month (some neighborhoods add a neighborhood assessment) |
| Transfer fee | $340, one time, when a home is sold |
| Resident portal | TownSq app |
| Governing documents | Master Covenant, Policy Manual, Development Area Declarations and Design Guidelines |
What is the Santa Rita Ranch HOA?
The Santa Rita Ranch HOA is the nonprofit homeowners association for Santa Rita Ranch, a master-planned community in Liberty Hill, Texas. Every homeowner is a member. The HOA maintains shared spaces and amenities, enforces community guidelines and helps protect property values across the community.
HOAs are common in Texas master-planned communities, and they matter even more in a place the size of Santa Rita Ranch. With multiple amenity centers, a growing network of parks and trails and new neighborhoods still opening, the HOA is what keeps it all running smoothly.
What does the Santa Rita Ranch HOA cover?
Santa Rita Ranch HOA dues cover upkeep of the community’s amenity centers, pools, parks, trails and common areas, along with landscaping, community events, architectural review and a reserve fund for future repairs. In other words, your dues pay for the shared spaces that make the Ranch feel like a resort. Here’s a closer look:
- Amenity centers and pools. Access to resident amenity centers including the Ranch House, Ranch Camp, The Hub and The Paddock, with resort-style pools, waterslides, splash pads and pickleball courts.
- Parks, trails and green space. Care for The Green Play Park, Happyland Play Park, the dog park, Ed’s Lakes and the nature trails that wind through the community.
- Landscaping and common areas. Mowing, seasonal plantings and upkeep of the shared spaces you pass every day.
- Fitness. The Wellness Barn, with cardio and strength equipment plus group and on-demand classes.
- Community events. Food truck nights, holiday celebrations, movie nights and more, planned by our Lifestyle Director (better known around here as the Director of Fun).
- Architectural review. Free review of exterior home projects so the community stays cohesive.
- Reserve fund. Savings set aside for major repairs and future improvements, which helps avoid surprise special assessments.
Regency at Santa Rita Ranch, our 55+ active adult neighborhood, also has a private clubhouse with a pool, pickleball and bocce reserved for Regency residents. Explore the full list of Santa Rita Ranch amenities.
How much are Santa Rita Ranch HOA fees?
The Santa Rita Ranch master HOA fee is $116 per month. Some neighborhoods, including Mirabeau, Augustine and Ventana, add a neighborhood assessment on top of the master fee, and Regency at Santa Rita Ranch has its own fee. There’s also a one-time $340 transfer fee when a home is sold.
You can see the current breakdown by neighborhood on our Santa Rita Ranch HOA fees page.
Keep in mind that HOA dues are separate from property taxes. Like many newer communities in the Austin area, Santa Rita Ranch is served by Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), which fund water, sewer, drainage and road infrastructure through property taxes. Our FAQ page has more on tax rates.
Who manages the Santa Rita Ranch HOA?
Santa Rita Ranch is professionally managed by Goodwin & Co., a Texas community management company that has been working with homeowners associations since 1978. Goodwin handles daily operations, accounting, resident questions and amenity reservations, and carries out the decisions made by the HOA Board of Directors.
You can reach the on-site HOA manager at santaritamanager@goodwintx.com or at 512.502.2111.
How is the Santa Rita Ranch HOA governed?
A Board of Directors oversees the Santa Rita Ranch HOA. The Board sets the annual budget, approves policies and works with committees on planning and budgeting, while Goodwin & Co. handles the day-to-day work.
Like most new master-planned communities, Santa Rita Ranch started under developer control, which means the developer appointed the Board while the community was being built. Over time, homeowners are elected to the Board, and the Board can grow along with the community so every area has a voice.
What are the Santa Rita Ranch HOA rules?
The HOA’s rules come from its governing documents: the Master Covenant, Policy Manual, Development Area Declarations and Design Guidelines. Residents can find all of them in the TownSq app.
Most of the rules are about keeping things fair and neighborly. They cover topics like:
- Changes to the outside of your home and landscaping
- Yard and exterior upkeep
- Street parking
- Satellite dishes and other visible equipment
- Short-term rentals, which may be restricted depending on your section
Every resident is held to the same standards, which keeps the community looking great and helps protect home values. It also ties right into the Ranch Code, the shared values we live by here. Taking pride in where we live and treating neighbors the way you’d want to be treated are both part of it.
How does architectural review work?
Before you make changes to the outside of your home, submit your project to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). It’s free to submit. The ARC reviews projects like new fences, exterior paint colors, patio covers, pools and major landscaping to make sure they fit the community’s Design Guidelines.
Submit your request through the TownSq app or reach out to the HOA manager for help, and wait for approval before any work begins.
How do residents pay HOA dues?
You can pay your Santa Rita Ranch HOA dues a few different ways:
- Automatic payments through the TownSq app
- Online through the Goodwin & Co. website
- By check
- Through your bank’s online bill pay
Part of each payment covers ongoing costs like landscaping, utilities and pool care. The rest goes into the reserve fund for long-term repairs and improvements.
Are HOA fees worth it at Santa Rita Ranch?
For most residents, yes. Your dues include resort-style amenities you’d otherwise pay for separately, like a pool membership, a gym and activities for the kids, plus well-kept common areas that help support home values.
Think weekend afternoons on the Big & Lil’ Dip waterslides at the Ranch House, pickleball at The Paddock, morning walks on the trails and food truck nights with the neighbors. Your HOA makes all of that possible, and it’s a big reason Santa Rita Ranch has been named Community of the Year four times.
Where is the Santa Rita Ranch HOA office?
The Santa Rita Ranch HOA office is at 428 Singing Dove Way, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Call 512.502.2111 or email santaritamanager@goodwintx.com.
Thinking about buying at Santa Rita Ranch? Stop by the Farm House Welcome Center at 504 Exploration Circle or call 512.688.5080. You can also learn more about new homes in Liberty Hill, TX.
Frequently asked questions about the Santa Rita Ranch HOA
Does Santa Rita Ranch have an HOA?
Yes. All homeowners at Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill, TX belong to the Santa Rita Ranch HOA, which is professionally managed by Goodwin & Co.
How much is the HOA fee at Santa Rita Ranch?
The master HOA fee is $116 per month. Some neighborhoods have an additional neighborhood assessment, and there is a one-time $340 transfer fee when a home is sold.
What amenities do Santa Rita Ranch HOA dues include?
Dues include access to resident amenity centers like the Ranch House, Ranch Camp, The Hub and The Paddock, plus pools, waterslides, splash pads, the Wellness Barn fitness center, parks, trails, fishing lakes and community events.
Is Regency at Santa Rita Ranch part of the HOA?
Yes. Regency homeowners are part of the Santa Rita Ranch community and can use community-wide amenities. Regency also has its own private clubhouse with a pool, pickleball and bocce reserved for Regency residents.
Do I need HOA approval to add a fence, pool or patio cover?
Yes. Exterior projects need approval from the Architectural Review Committee before work begins. There is no cost to submit a request.
Are HOA fees the same as MUD taxes?
No. HOA dues pay for amenities, common areas and community services. MUD taxes are part of your property tax bill and help fund water, sewer, drainage and road infrastructure.
How do I contact the Santa Rita Ranch HOA?
Call 512.502.2111, email santaritamanager@goodwintx.com or visit the HOA office at 428 Singing Dove Way, Liberty Hill, TX 78642.
Come see it for yourself
The best way to understand what your HOA dues make possible is to see the amenities in person. Book a community visit and our team will show you around.
