Law requires that at least one person employed as a manager, or acting in an onsite or offsite managerial capacity for each mobilehome park and recreational vehicle park receive training and an examination by an HCD-approved third-party provider. The Program issues a certificate of compliance to each park manager that successfully completes the training and examination requirements or a certificate of exemption for park managers that meet an exemption for the training and examination requirements. The certificate of compliance or certificate of exemption must be posted in a conspicuous location within the park managed.

Individuals with a valid Real Estate License or certain eligible park types may apply for a Certificate of Exemption. If exemption requirements are met, individuals should complete an exemption application online in their Park Owner/Operator Account at: https://cahcd.my.site.com/s/login/.

All parks, regardless of their exemption status, are required to pay the Program Certificate of Compliance or Exemption Issuance fee of $350.00. This fee shall be paid at the same time that the park’s permit to operate fees are collected.

Questions? Contact us at:

• Email: PMTP@hcd.ca.gov

Park managers will have until May 1, 2026, or within one (1) year of the manager’s hire date (whichever occurs later) to comply with the training and examination requirements specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.3 and Health and Safety Code, section 18876.1.

Each park must ensure that at least one person employed as a manager, or acting in an onsite or offsite managerial capacity, is trained and successfully passes an examination. Training and examinations will be provided by HCD-approved third-party providers and will include:

• At least six (6) hours, and no more than eight (8) hours of training, during the initial year, including completion of an online examination.
• Every two (2) years thereafter, the training shall consist of at least two (2) hours, and no more than four (4) hours of follow-up training coursework, followed by an online examination.

HCD approved third-party providers are not yet available at this time. Please check back soon or contact PMTP@hcd.ca.gov for any questions. Park’s will have until May 1, 2026, or within one (1) year of their manager’s hire date (whichever occurs later) to comply with the training and examination requirements.

An entity or person seeking HCD approval to become a third-party provider can create an account and submit an application to HCD through the Codes and Standards Online Services. For questions on how to become an HCD-approved third-party provider, please contact PMTP@hcd.ca.gov.

Local Enforcement Agencies will be required to electronically verify that each park within their jurisdiction has at least one certified/trained manager prior to issuing the park’s annual permit to operate.

Local Enforcement Agencies are responsible for collecting the Certificate of Compliance or Exemption Issuance fee and submitting the fees to HCD at the same time that the park’s permit to operate fees are collected.

Local Enforcement Agencies can create an account through HCD’s Codes and Standards Online Services where they will be able to view completed park manager training, and update local park permit to operate information for parks within their jurisdiction. More information will be released by HCD soon.

Senate Bill 869 (SB 869) established the Mobilehome and Recreational Vehicle Park Manager Training Act (Act) and the authority to develop Program regulations. The Program will ensure that at least one person is properly certified and trained as a manager for each park in California, pursuant to Health and Safety Code, section 18876.1. The requirement applies to all parks within California, unless otherwise exempt as specified in the Act.

Park Manager Training Program:

• Express Terms (DOC) — Filed with the Secretary of State on February 28, 2025.