Copies of any substantiating documentation which support your complaint which may include, but are not limited to:
- Purchase agreement/Contracts/Price quotations/Estimates/Invoices
- Notes you may have taken
- Permit and inspection records from the local unit of government
- Advertisements
- Proof of payment for work performed (canceled check, receipt, closing statement)
- Clear photographs showing the alleged violation and the date the photos were taken
- Court documents, if applicable
NOTE: Do not include any information you do not want released to the Respondent (i.e., social security numbers, other personal information). Do not send bulky material. Originals will not be returned. Additional information will be requested if needed. Keep copies of all documents sent to the bureau.
Most complaints will be handled in the order they were received. Priority will be given to complaints where the situation appears to be life threatening or circumstances exist which might be hazardous to the public. Final determinations are based on facts, so we are unable to provide a time frame for the length of the investigation. In general, the process is as follow:
- A complaint is received, logged and assigned a file number.
- An acknowledgement letter is sent to the Complainant upon receipt.
- Based on the information provided, the complaint is reviewed to determine jurisdiction and if a violation of the statutes or rules has occurred, if an investigation will be initiated or if additional information is required.
- If a local code enforcing agency or other entity of agency has jurisdiction, he complaint may be referred to that agency for review and action.
- The Respondent will be notified of the allegations and a written response will be requested.
- If the investigation determines the law or rules may have been violated, an informal compliance conference is scheduled with the Respondent to discuss the allegations.
- If an agreement is not reached at the informal compliance conference, the matter is forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General for review and possible formal administrative hearing.
- At the conclusion of the investigation, the Complainant will be notified of the findings and determinations made regarding their complaint.
- Questions can be directed to the Mobile Home Section at LARA-BCC-MobileHomes@michigan.gov.
PLAN APPROVAL AND PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
Proposal for the construction of a new mobile home park, expansion of an existing park or alteration to an existing park is required to obtain plan approval and a permit to construct from the Bureaus' construction code plan review program.
Prior to applying for plan approval, the developer shall obtain preliminary approvals from the local health department, county road commission, county drain commissioner, and municipality as well as obtain a construction plan approval for water and sewer.
How to Submit
Submittals to the plan review program must include a completed application, fee and two (2) sets of construction documents sealed and signed in accordance with 1980 PA 299. Additionally, reviews must include:
- Existing and proposed easements
- Soil analysis report
- Evidence of title to the property
- All required preliminary plan approvals
* Plan reviews can be checked and submitted expeditiously online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/lara/ . Additionally, plan reviews can be obtained via mail; however, applying by mail may cause delays in the application process.
* Application for a Mobile Home Park Plan Examination and Permit to Construct
Mobile Home Park Construction Affidavit
The Bureau's construction code plan review program will review the documents for compliance with applicable rules and once approved, issue plan approval and permit to construct. The plan approval and permit to construct is valid for 5 years after the date of issuance and may be extended upon application. An extension may be issued for a maximum of 10 years beyond the initial date of approval. The same approval process is applicable to mobile home condominium and conversion of existing park to home condominium. The Manufactured Housing Commission may extend the plan approval and permit to construct and grant a variance to the park design and construction rules upon request.
Questions should be directed to the Bureau's construction code plan review program at 517-241-9313 or by email at bccpermits@michigan.gov.
