Welcome to the Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA) website for Sun City, Arizona, the largest active lifestyle retirement community in North America. Founded in 1960 about 30 minutes northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, Sun City has over 27,000 homes and 43,000 residents. There are 7 recreational centers, 3 country clubs, 8 golf courses, 2 bowling centers, an outdoor amphitheater, more than 120 charter clubs, and 325 days of sunshine a year.