Manufactured Home Parks Program

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The State of California recognizes that an increasing number of Californians live in manufactured homes and that most of those living in such mobile homes reside in manufactured home parks. Given the relatively permanent nature of residence in such parks and the substantial investment which a mobile home represents, The Mobile home Parks Act (CA Health & Safety Code §18200-18700) and Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations were enacted to ensure that residents of mobile home parks are entitled to live in conditions which assure their health, safety, general welfare, and a decent living environment, and which protect the investment of their manufactured homes and mobile homes.

The City of Carlsbad Code Enforcement Division, as the Local Enforcement Agency, conducts both maintenance inspections and responds to complaints at all manufactured home parks within the City’s jurisdiction as mandated in Title 25.

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Common violations

Common Violations

Both the manufactured home park owner/operator and the owner of the individual manufactured home are responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of Title 25. Generally, the park owner/operator is responsible for the common area within the park, the park utilities, roadways, and individual lot services. The owner of the manufactured home is responsible for his/her manufactured home, any accessory structures attached/detached to the manufactured home, and the connections between the manufactured home and the park’s lot services. Please see below for a general list of areas of responsibility and examples:

Park Owner		Manufactured home owner
Animals		Awnings and carports
Approved Insignia on Rental Units		Combustible materials
Emergency Information		Emergency exiting
Fire Safety		Extension cords
Grading		Exterior appliances
Lot Electrical Service Equipment		Gas meter connections and enclosures
Lot Gas Supply Equipment		Guardrails
Lot Identification		Power cords/feeder assemblies
Park Buildings		Propane gas tanks
Park electrical system		Registration
Park gas system		Sewer connection
Park lighting		Skirting and ventilation
Manufactured home permits		Stairway landings
Sewer drain and water system		Trash, junk, and debris
		Water heaters

Building permits

Permit to operate and business license

Per Title 25, Section 1006.5, no person shall operate a park, or a portion of a park, or rent, lease, sublease, hire out, or let out for occupancy, any new or existing lot in a park without a current permit to operate and business license issued by the City. A permit to operate is issued annually by the City authorizing operation of the park. Prior to the issuance of a permit to operate, the park must pay the required annual fees and any associated penalty fees (if applicable) as detailed in Title 25, Sections 1008 - 1009. Upon receipt of the required fees the City will issue a Permit to Operate for your park and a business license.

Should you have any questions regarding the fees due for your park or to pay, please contact the City of Carlsbad Finance Department at 442-339-2430.

Manufactured home residency law

The MRL is the section of the CA Civil Code (Sections 798 – 799.11) that provides the legal foundation for tenants and landlords in manufactured home parks. The City does not address civil issues that arise in reference to the MRL. Please obtain legal assistance or contact the CSA of San Diego County – Fair Housing Resource to see if they can assist you. HCD also has a MRL Frequently Asked Questions Handout that may also help.

Registration

Per CA Health and Safety Code Section 18075.5, all manufactured homes, commercial coaches, and floating homes sold or used within this state shall be subject to annual registration with the department and payment of registration fees. The registration of these units can be completed through the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Registration and Titling Program:

Registration and Titling
(916) 323-9224
or toll free (800) 952-8356
Email

Emergency preparedness plan

As of September 10, 2010, Title 25 requires that all parks adopt an emergency preparedness plan and notify park residents how to obtain a copy of the plan. Upon submission to and approval of the plan by the City, there is no requirement to provide the City with copies of the plan, unless conditions detailed in the plan have changed (Examples: roadway changes, additional lots added to the park, etc.)

For additional information on preparation or updates to the Emergency Preparedness Plan for your park, please refer to Title 25, Section 1013 or the Standardized Emergency Management System Advisory Board’s Booklet, “Emergency Plans for Mobile home Parks” for a detailed list of the items that need to be included in the plan.

Manufactured home park maintenance inspections

The City of Carlsbad conducts Mobile Home Park Maintenance inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety laws. When a "Notice of Planned Inspection" has been posted in a conspicuous location within the mobile home park, the inspection will be conducted within 30 to 60 days of the "date posted" shown on the Notice of Planned Inspection. At least 30 days prior to the inspection of the mobile home park, an individual written notice of the inspection will be provided to each resident. Please refer to the following for further information: Maintenance Inspections

Resources

Division of Codes and Standards - MPM-PI Violation Booklet
California Department of Housing and Community Development Mobile Home Park Maintenance Inspection Resources

Resources

Resources

• Mobile Home and Special Occupancy Parks Program Homepage – All relative program information
• HCD Forms and Approved Plans – Application Forms, approved plans and specifications
• HCD Mobile home Park Inspection Orientation Video – Overview of park-wide inspection process
• HCD Insignia Reference Booklet – Details insignia types, locations, replacement process and fees
• SDG&E Mobile home Park Utility Upgrade Program – Provides information on existing program