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 Houston
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Management Company | 195 | not yet verified |
| Regency Association Management | 21 | not yet verified |
| Sterling Association Services | 14 | not yet verified |
| Associa – Principal Management Group | 13 | not yet verified |
| Rise Association Management Group | 13 | not yet verified |
| VanMor Properties | 13 | not yet verified |
| The Management Trust | 11 | not yet verified |
| Creative Management Company | 9 | not yet verified |
| Goodwin & Company | 7 | not yet verified |
| Houston Community Management Services (HCMS) | 7 | not yet verified |
Questions from landscaping companies
How do landscaping companies get contracts at Houston 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 Houston?
4,717 HOAs, 5,775 apartment communities (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do Houston properties buy landscaping services?
Many HOA contracts renew with the association's fiscal year; boards often take bids in the fall for January starts.