HOA rules change. Everything below was taken from official sources and last verified in July 2026. Approved palettes, forms, fees, and timelines can be updated at any time — always confirm the current requirements with the HOA before you buy paint. SnowPeak documents and reports what the HOA publishes; we can't change or guarantee any HOA decision.
Community overview
Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA)
- Community
- Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA)
- City & county
- Highlands Ranch — Douglas County
- Management
- Self-managed by the association
- Official website
- hrcaonline.org
- Architectural review
- Architectural / design review page
- Last verified
- July 2026
Before you paint
What approval looks like here
Is approval required for exterior paint?
Yes — approval is required before you repaint
Confirmed from the HOA's own published rules.
SourceRepainting the same color
Per the Residential Improvement Guidelines (§2.50), all paint schemes must be submitted for approval — ARC approval may be required even when repainting the same color.
Changing colors
A paint submittal must include manufacturer paint chips or samples showing each color's manufacturer name, color name and number, and the location it will be used (base, trim, accent/front door). Paint must be flat or low luster (satin), and garage doors are painted to match the base or trim unless the ARC approves otherwise.
Documents commonly requested
- Manufacturer paint chips/samples with the color name and number for each color
- The specific location each color will be used (base, trim, accent/front door)
- Property address and owner contact, submitted via the HRCA website before work begins
Review timeline
Under Community Declaration §10.10/10.12, the ARC or staff acts on a complete submittal within 30 days of receiving all required materials, and notifies you of the decision in writing within that period.
What to verify before you buy paint
General guidance for any HOA project — confirm each point with your HOA.
- Whether your exact color is already approved or needs a submittal
- The current architectural guidelines and the right submittal form
- The samples or documents the committee requires
- The review timeline, so it fits your paint schedule
Approved color resources
Where to find approved colors
Approvals and palettes may change at any time. Always confirm current colors with the HOA before purchasing paint.
Common questions
Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA): FAQs
Do I need HRCA approval to repaint my home's exterior?
Per the HOAYes. HRCA's Residential Improvement Guidelines (§2.50) state that all paint schemes must be submitted for approval, and ARC approval may be required even when you repaint the same color.
SourceDoes HRCA publish an approved color list I can just pick from?
Per the HOANo. HRCA explicitly does not maintain an approved paint-color list or book; you submit your own manufacturer chips with color numbers for the base, trim and accent locations, and the ARC reviews the scheme.
SourceHow long does HRCA's review take?
Per the HOAThe ARC or staff must act on a complete submittal within 30 days of receiving all required materials (Community Declaration §10.10/10.12), and you're notified of the decision in writing within that window.
SourceAre there sheen or surface restrictions?
Per the HOAYes. Exterior paint must be flat or low luster (satin). Garage doors are painted to match the base or trim unless the ARC approves otherwise, and painting brick or stone may require separate ARC approval.
SourceWhat happens if I let my paint go too long?
Per the HOAHRCA runs annual paint surveys across Highlands Ranch, checking for peeling, chipping, fading and discoloration. Homes that need repainting are notified and given a reasonable time frame to repaint the deficient areas.
SourceHow SnowPeak helps
We make the HOA part easier
- Preparing a clear, written estimate and scope you can attach to your submittal
- Documenting your home's existing colors so you can match or change with confidence
- Writing plain-English scope descriptions for the architectural committee
- Coordinating our schedule to start after your approval comes through
To be clear: the HOA makes the approval decision, not us. We can't approve colors or guarantee an outcome — but we make your side of the process clean and well-documented, and we time the work around it.
Painting a home in Highlands Ranch?
See how we approach local homes, climate, and prep on our Highlands Ranch painting page, or read what painting costs in Colorado.
How we put this together
Everything on this page comes from Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA)'s official sources — its own website, published guidelines, or management/county records — linked above. We report what the HOA publishes; SnowPeak can't independently verify or change an HOA's rules, and this page is not legal advice.
Sources we referenced
What needs an on-site check
- HOA rules, forms, fees, and approved palettes can change — confirm current requirements with the HOA.
- The current architectural review fee amount (the guidelines charge a fee but direct owners to the CIS Department for the figure).
- Whether your specific Highlands Ranch village has any additional color preferences.
- Whether your home's existing colors are on file as previously approved.
This page is general guidance, not a quote. Every home is different, so the only way to know what your project needs — and what it costs — is a clear, written estimate. Last reviewed July 2026.