What Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board does

The Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board (CAB) is a Colorado special district and governmental entity that serves as the unified governing body for the Sterling Ranch master-planned community in Douglas County, Colorado. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Littleton, CO, the CAB coordinates seven metropolitan districts (Nos. 1–7) and provides administrative services, amenity operations, and resident engagement for 3,000+ households as of February 2026.

The CAB's core product is community management infrastructure: it operates facilities including the Sterling Center (with the 402-occupancy Ranch Social subfacility and Great Hall), the Overlook Clubhouse (fitness center and pool), Burns Park pickleball courts, Prospect Park, and a network of community spaces. Its technology stack combines a CivicPlus-powered public website with the Sterling Ranch 311 mobile and web service request system, built on SeeClickFix, which supports location-based reporting, automated routing to internal departments, and real-time resolution tracking. Communications run through the weekly Roundup email newsletter and CAB News Flash alerts, alongside event programming (Trivia Nights, Farmer's Market, First Fridays, Firepit Fridays, seasonal events). The CAB is also responsible for architectural design review, Dark Sky lighting compliance, and environmental programs including Colorado's first rainwater harvesting pilot.

Revenue is generated through property tax levies across the seven metropolitan districts, automatic household amenity memberships (fitness and pool access), facility rentals (pay-as-you-go), guest passes ($100/year for 25 additional passes beyond the standard allocation), and caregiver passes ($300/year). The CAB has no investors or parent company; it is publicly accountable, funded by homeowners, and managed by a board overseeing Denise Hogenes (General Manager), Sue Santos (Director of Community Experience and Resident Support), and Kate Kunzie (Lifestyle Director).

Name

Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board

Legal name

Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board

Website

https://sterlingranchcab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board is a Colorado special district that governs the Sterling Ranch master-planned community in Douglas County, coordinating seven metropolitan districts, operating amenities (Sterling Center, Overlook Clubhouse, parks), and delivering resident services for 3,000+ households funded by property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Master-Planned Community Governance and HOA Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Park Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Community governance services
• Master-planned community management
• Metropolitan district administration
• Residential amenity services
• Special district management

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Metropolitan districts (Nos. 1-7) collect property taxes from Sterling Ranch homeowners to fund community services, infrastructure maintenance, and amenities.
2. Facility Rental and Membership Fees: Revenue from rental of community facilities (Great Hall, Ranch Social, Overlook Clubhouse) and guest pass purchases. Households receive 25 guest passes annually; additional passes available for purchase.
3. Clubhouse Amenity Memberships: Automatic membership provided to all Sterling Ranch households for fitness center and pool access. Caregiver passes available for $300/year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board (CAB) is a Colorado special district that governs the Sterling Ranch master-planned community in Douglas County through seven Metropolitan Districts (Nos. 1-7). It provides community governance, facility operations (Sterling Center, Overlook Clubhouse, Ranch Social, parks), residential amenities (fitness center, pool, pickleball courts), service request management (Sterling Ranch 311), architectural standards enforcement, and resident communications. Services are funded through property taxes collected by the metropolitan districts and user fees from residents.

Product overview

Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board operates a community management platform offering residents access to managed facilities including the Sterling Center and Overlook Clubhouse, amenity services such as fitness centers and pools, a service request system (Sterling Ranch 311) powered by SeeClickFix for issue reporting, and communication tools including the weekly Roundup newsletter. The platform provides facility reservations, event programming, and community governance information through a CivicPlus-powered website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sterling Ranch 311: Service request and feedback system powered by SeeClickFix for residents to report non-emergency issues

Products and services

• Sterling Center A community center facility offering event space, community programming, and the Ranch Social subfacility. Open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Available to Sterling Ranch residents.
• Overlook Clubhouse
• Ranch Social
• Sterling Ranch 311 A non-emergency service request and feedback system powered by SeeClickFix, allowing residents to submit issues and receive real-time updates on resolution progress from CAB departments.
• The Roundup Newsletter
• Pickleball Courts at Burns Park Outdoor pickleball court facilities located at Burns Park for community recreational use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850 homes using rain barrels could save over 1 million gallons of water annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SeeClickFixcoreTechnology or IntegrationSeeClickFix provides the mobile app and web platform for Sterling Ranch 311, the community's service request and issue reporting system. Residents use this platform to submit non-emergency service requests, report issues, and track resolution progress. SeeClickFix enables location-based issue mapping and automated routing to appropriate CAB departments.
• Douglas CountycoreOthersDouglas County serves as the regulatory authority for the Metropolitan Districts. The county receives annual reports from the districts and provides various county services including fire protection through South Metro Fire District, law enforcement through Douglas County Sheriff's Department, and library services through Douglas County Library.
• Douglas County School District (DCSD)minorOthersDouglas County School District operates schools serving Sterling Ranch students. The community is developing new schools including an elementary school at Sterling Ranch.
• Xcel EnergyminorOthersXcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas services to Sterling Ranch. The CAB maintains a helpful links section directing residents to Xcel Energy for utility management.
• Dominion Water and Sanitation DistrictminorOthersDominion Water and Sanitation District provides water and sanitation services to portions of Sterling Ranch, working in coordination with the CAB for community water management.
• South Metro Fire DistrictminorOthersSouth Metro Fire District provides fire protection and emergency response services to Sterling Ranch through Douglas County coordination.
• Douglas County LibraryminorOthersDouglas County Library partners with Sterling Ranch to provide Story Time at the Park events, bringing library programming to the community.
• Party Pro DJsminorOthersParty Pro DJs provides entertainment services for community Trivia Nights at Sterling Center, leading participants through weekly trivia rounds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CCMC: National community management company specializing in master-planned, amenity-rich homeowner associations. Comparable service portfolio (lifestyle, amenities, governance) but operates at portfolio scale rather than as a single in-district CAB.
• FirstService Residential: Largest residential property and community association manager in North America, managing thousands of HOAs and master-planned communities. Overlaps with Sterling Ranch CAB in HOA-style service delivery but operates across many communities as a third-party manager rather than as the governing entity.
• Associa: Large national HOA and community association management firm serving thousands of communities. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing amenity, governance, and resident-service support to community associations across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Anthem Community Council: Non-profit governing body of Anthem, a master-planned community in Arizona that operates parks, pools, community centers, and a Community Patrol on assessments from homeowners — directly comparable in resident-services and amenities delivery.
• Highlands Ranch Community Association: The community association governing Highlands Ranch, a large Colorado master-planned community in Douglas County with a comparable amenity, governance, and property-tax-funded operating model. Highly analogous in geography, scale, and service mix.
• Summerlin Community Association: Master-planned community association in Las Vegas, NV that manages amenities, lifestyle programming, and community standards across tens of thousands of homes — directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and amenity-driven operating model.
• The Villages Community Development Districts: Florida's largest master-planned community, governed by a structure of community development districts providing amenity, recreation, and infrastructure services funded by assessments — directly comparable in district-based governance and amenity-centric resident services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCV9RjpLtC19Kt-mYCABIjng
• Facebookfacebook.com/SterlingRanchCommunityAuthorityBoard
• Instagraminstagram.com/SterlingRanchCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sterling-ranch-cab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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