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Mobile Home Section

Mobile Home Section

Contact Mobile Homes at LARA-BCC-MobileHomes@michigan.gov

The Mobile Home Section is responsible for most aspects of the Mobile Home Commission Act (PA 96 of 1987) and the associated Manufactured Housing rules.  Responsibilities of this section include initial and renewal licensure for mobile home communities, Michigan licensed installers and repairers, mobile home dealers; and the annual inspections for mobile home communities. The section is also responsible for mobile home related complaints to include communities, installers and repairers, and mobile home dealers. 

This section does not have authority over Mobile Home Community plan review and issuance of permits to construct.  For questions related to that please contact the Building Trades Section at bccpermits@michigan.gov.

 

  • Important Information 

  • Licensing 

    Mobile Home Parks

    Application for Mobile Home Park

    Mobile Home Park Construction Affidavit

    Mobile Home Dealers

    Application for Mobile Home Dealer License

    Mobile Home Installer/Repairer

    Provides licensee the ability to set up, install, and repair previously occupied mobile homes.

    Application for Mobile Home Installer/Repairer License

    License status can be checked at:  Search for Licensee

    HUD Installer License

    Allows licensee the ability to install new mobile homes on their initial install and does not cover or regulate previously occupied homes.

    Note: See HUD-Administered Manufactured Home Installation Program below for licensing information regarding installers. (see box below)

    HUD - ADMINISTRERED MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION PROGRAM

    HUD Memo to Michigan Installers

    HUD Oversight of Installation and Dispute Resolution Programs

    HUD to Provide Oversight and Monitoring in Michigan

    HUD Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution Programs

    PLAN APPROVAL AND PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT

    Proposal for the construction of a new mobile home park, expansion or reduction of an existing park or alteration(s) to an existing park is required to obtain plan approval and a permit to construct from the Bureaus' Building Trade Section.  

    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  Building Trades Section 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 Building Trades Section construction code plan review program at 517-241-9313 or by email at bccpermits@michigan.gov. 

     

  • Inspection

    Mobile Home Community Inspection Map

    Mobile Home Community Inspection Presentation 

    Annual Inspection Information

  • Enforcement

    FILING A COMPLAINT 

    The Mobile Home Section reviews and investigates complaints against mobile home parks, installer and repairers, and dealers. Examples of such complaints may include but note be limited negligence resulting in physical harm to a consumer, performing work without a permit or proper licensure and fraud or deceit in the performance of work. See HUD - Administered Manufactured Home Installation Program   for complaint information regarding HUD  installers and manufacturers.

    The Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) does not have legal authority over contractual, monetary or warranty issues nor does the bureau conduct criminal prosecutions. Additionally, the BCC does not authority over: 

    • Rent – including rental charge, items included in rental charge or agreement, or raises in rent 
    • Landlord/Tenant disputes 
    • Noise complaints  
    • Acts of Crime  
    • Stray animals/pets 

    NOTE: Filing a complaint with BCC is not the only option. Complainants may opt for an informal resolution between them and the licensee, formally through the courts or by other agencies. If a complaint has been filed with the BCC and resolution is sought through the legal system, please advise our office immediately.

    Note: The Bureau does not title mobile homes. For information regarding Certificates of Mobile Home Ownership (titles), contact your local branch of the Office of Secretary of State or call 1-888-767-6424.

    Complaints must be made in writing by one of the following methods:

    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.
    • 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.

  • Additional Resources and Contacts

    State Agency Responsibilities

    Renters’ Rights

    Landlord/Tenant (Complaints)  

    Michigan Department of Attorney General 

    Consumer Protection Team 

    Phone: 877-765-8388 (Toll-free for Michigan Residents) 

    Phone: 517-335-7599 

    Fax: 517-241-3771

     

    Landlord/Tenant (Legal Advice) 

    Michigan State University College of Law (MSU) 

    Phone: 517-432-6880 

     

    Utility Concerns

    Complaints related to natural gas, electricity, telecommunications, video/cable, and damage prevention can help resolve issues and disputes with service providers. https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/consumer/complaints

     

    Drinking Water Concerns

    Drinking water information (EGLE) 

    EGLE Complaint Form 

    Sewer or wastewater concerns

    Please contact your local public health department first Local Health Department Maps