Where can you put a mobile home

Q: Can I put a mobile home on my property in Indiana?

First of all, youre most likely going to need a permit in order to put a mobile home on your land. Additionally, your home must be attached to a foundation. Youll have the foundation built first, and then youll have the mobile home delivered to your site, where it will be attached to the foundation.

It depends on the zoning of the property, and you need to check with your city or county building/zoning department first. Most residential lots are zoned for only one residence and do not allow mobile homes. So your property zoning must allow both two residences and mobile homes.

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Where are most mobile homes located?
How do you prepare the land for a mobile home?
Can I put a mobile home on my property in Indiana?
Can I put a mobile home on my land in Maryland?

Sometimes a variance can be obtained. Also, one rural Florida county we know of has a “mother-in-law” exception to their zoning code that allows a homeowner to put a mobile home on their property to accommodate an elderly family member. It is a temporary exemption and the mobile must be removed upon their death. Also, see our blog posts What do I need to know about building an addition to a mobile home? and What are the limitations on homesites where a mobile/manufactured home can be located? and Can I attach a mobile/manufactured home to my house as an addition?

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Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES:

• Where can I file a complaint if I have problems with my new or used manufactured/mobile home in Florida?

• What are the most common defects in mobile/manufactured home foundation piers?

• How do I determine the age of a very old mobile home?

• What is a "HUD label verification letter" for a mobile/manufactured home?

• When did a ground cover vapor barrier (plastic sheet) become required under a mobile/manufactured home?

• Is it safe to go under a mobile home?

• Are older mobile homes unsafe?

• What do I need to know about buying a foreclosed mobile home?

• Does it make sense to buy an older mobile home and remodel it?

• Where do I find the vehicle identification number (VIN) on a mobile home?

• How do I find out how old a mobile home is and who manufactured it?

• What is the right price for a used mobile home?

• How energy efficient is a mobile home?

• When were the first double-wide mobile homes manufactured?

• How do I upgrade my old (pre-1976) mobile home to meet HUD standards?

• What size air conditioner is right for my mobile home?

• Can you move an older mobile home in Florida?

• What does the HUD tag look like and where do I find it on a mobile home?

• How do I find out if a manufactured/mobile home has been moved from its original location?

• How can I remove water under my mobile home?

• What's the differences between a trailer, a mobile home, a manufactured home, and a modular home?

• What is a D-sticker mobile home?

• What are the tie-down requirements for a mobile home?

• How fireproof is a mobile home?

• Can I install a mobile home myself?

• What is a Park Model mobile home?

• Does an addition to a mobile home have to comply with the HUD Code?

• What walls can I remove in a mobile home?

• What can I do to prevent dampness and mold in my mobile home?

• How can I tell if a mobile home is well constructed?

• How can I tell the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home?

Visit our MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.

Where are most mobile homes located?

As of December 2021, Texas was the U.S. state with the highest number of mobile homes, with 137,460 manufactured homes. Florida and Louisiana followed behind with 50,761 and 46,381 homes respectively.

How do you prepare the land for a mobile home?

How to Prepare Land for a Mobile Home: Steps for Land Preparation.

Step 1: Know the local law and deed restrictions..

Step 2: Survey your chosen plot..

Step 3: Mark and install the boundary lines..

Step 4: Prepare the driveway..

Step 5: Level the land and remove trees and bushes from the area..

Step 6: Install the utilities..

Can I put a mobile home on my property in Indiana?

First of all, you're most likely going to need a permit in order to put a mobile home on your land. Additionally, your home must be attached to a foundation. You'll have the foundation built first, and then you'll have the mobile home delivered to your site, where it will be attached to the foundation.

Can I put a mobile home on my land in Maryland?

The rights of mobile home residents are protected by the Maryland Mobile Home Parks Act of 1980. Before you buy. Unless you own a piece of property that you want to put your mobile home on, you'll have to rent space at a mobile home park, or buy a mobile home that is already in place at a park.