Who decides
HOA landscaping contracts are usually bid by the association's management company and approved by the board. Apartment landscaping is contracted per property or across a manager's regional portfolio.
Where to focus
HOA management certificates name the management company for each association, so one relationship with a manager reaches every HOA it runs in your area.
Vendor approval
Large management companies usually require a credentialing service, insurance certificates and a W-9 before a first job. See requirements for the top Texas managers.
Timing
Many HOA contracts renew with the association's fiscal year; boards often take bids in the fall for January starts.
Biggest single decisions in Austin
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin & Company | 60 | not yet verified |
| Alliance Association Management | 15 | not yet verified |
| PS Property Management | 9 | not yet verified |
| RowCal | 9 | not yet verified |
| RealManage | 8 | not yet verified |
| The Management Trust | 8 | not yet verified |
| Carlisle Community Management | 7 | not yet verified |
| Lifetime HOA Management | 5 | not yet verified |
| PMP Management | 5 | not yet verified |
| WRMC (Worth Ross Management Company) | 4 | not yet verified |
Questions from landscaping companies
How do landscaping companies get contracts at Austin HOAs and apartment communities?
HOA landscaping contracts are usually bid by the association's management company and approved by the board. Apartment landscaping is contracted per property or across a manager's regional portfolio.
How many properties could a landscaping company serve in Austin?
2,115 HOAs, 2,388 apartment communities (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do Austin properties buy landscaping services?
Many HOA contracts renew with the association's fiscal year; boards often take bids in the fall for January starts.