Mobilehome and Special Occupancy Parks
- Find a Park
- Park Construction
- Alterations to Existing Parks
- Park Operation
- Submit a Complaint
- Field Operations Assistance
The Mobilehome and Special Occupancy Parks Program develops, adopts, and enforces state regulations for the construction, use, maintenance, and occupancy of privately owned mobilehome and special occupancy parks throughout California, which assure owners, residents, and users protection from risks to their health, safety, and general welfare.
A mobilehome park is any area of land or property that has at least two mobilehomes, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and/or lots that are held out for rent or lease. Mobilehome parks under HCD’s enforcement jurisdiction also includes any subdivision, cooperative, condominium, homeowner’s association, and/or other forms of resident-ownership properties.
If the resident-owned property initially began as a mobilehome park that was held out for rent or lease and then later converted or changed its use, the property would still be recognized as a mobilehome park under the jurisdiction and standards of HCD.
A special occupancy park is any area of land or property that has at least two recreational vehicles, tents, camping cabins, and/or lots that are held out for rent or lease. Mobilehome parks that have a separate designated section for recreational vehicles and other special occupancies can also be recognized as their own special occupancy park.
The special occupancy parks under HCD’s enforcement jurisdiction also includes any subdivision, cooperative, condominium, homeowner’s association, and/or other forms of resident-ownership style properties.
If the resident-owned property initially began as a special occupancy park that was held out for rent or lease and then later converted or changed its use, the property would still be recognized as a mobilehome park under the jurisdiction and standards of HCD.
Find a Park
Find a park near where you live or where you are moving.
Laws and Regulations
California has established laws and regulations governing mobilehome parks. The Laws and Regulations page provides more detailed information.
Permit to Operate Penalty Fee Waiver
Proposed Regulations
Public comment period: Friday, February 4, 2022, through March 22, 2022
Emergency Regulations
- Express Terms (DOC), effective April 26, 2022, through July 26, 2022
Information Bulletins
Check Information Bulletins frequently for additional information pertaining to manufactured/mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks.
Park Construction
Check the Park Construction page for information required for construction of a mobilehome park. Check these requirements prior to moving forward on construction in your park.
Alterations to Existing Parks
Before making alterations to an existing park, check the requirements for such alterations. Go to the Alterations page for more information.
Park Operation
The requirements for park operation on an ongoing basis are provided by the information in the Park Operation page.
Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program
Visit the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program page for more information on this new program designed to help resolve certain disputes between mobilehome/manufactured homeowners in mobilehome parks and park owners/management.
Consumer Information
Visit the Consumer Information page for additional information regarding home installation on a foundation system, carbon monoxide, fire safety, and other resources.
Legal Aid and County Community Resources (PDF) provides local resources within your county.
Asistencia Legal y Recursos Comunitarios por Condado (PDF) proporciona recursos locales dentro de su condado.
Submit a Complaint
The Mobilehome Assistance Center receives and processes complaints for issues regarding health and safety within mobilehome parks and special occupancy (RV) parks. HCD conducts complaint investigations for alleged violations of the Mobilehome Parks and Special Occupancy Parks Acts. If you would like to file a mobilehome or special occupancy (RV) park complaint, visit HCD’s Submit a Complaint page.
Field Operations Assistance
If you need in-person assistance with modifying your mobilehome/manufactured home, mobilehome park construction, permit requirements or inspections, visit:
| Northern Area Office (800) 952-8356 NAOstaff@hcd.ca.gov 9342 Tech Center Drive, Suite 550 Sacramento, CA 95826-2581 Street Map * Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Southern Area Office (800) 952-8356 SAOstaff@hcd.ca.gov 3737 Main Street, Suite 400 Riverside, CA 92501-3337 Street Map * Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |