Mobilehome and special occupancy (RV) parks are required to have an active permit to operate and collect rent from residents. Permits may be renewed or amended online using Codes and Standards Online Services (C&S OS).
Information Bulletins provide additional helpful information about park operation. Check for new bulletins periodically.
Permit to Operate
A park must secure a permit to operate (PTO) prior to operating a mobilehome park. The park owner is subject to penalties for failure to submit a permit application, form HCD MP 500 (PDF) more than 30 days after the due date.
PTO applications, amendments, and related fees (PTO fees, penalties, change of operator, etc.) can be submitted online using HCD’s C&S Online Services. You must have a DTN or park ID and a park zip code to submit an application or make a payment online. This information can be found on your billing summary or by contacting a program representative. Please contact the Permit to Operate desk at ParksPTO@hcd.ca.gov or (800) 952-8356 for more details.
Entities acting as the owner / operator of a park are required to be registered with the California Secretary of State. Individuals acting as the owner / operator of a park are required to submit a completed Application for State Public Benefits, HCD Benefits Status Form 1 (PDF) and accompanying documentation, proof of ownership documentation, and a $13.00 processing fee.
Include your Park ID number on all payments, documents, and correspondence submitted to HCD.
Plan to inform residents what to do to prepare for, or in the event of, an emergency.
Ensures that at least one person is properly certified and trained as a manager for each mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park.
PTO penalty fees may be waived due to declared state of emergencies.
Disposal of Abandoned Homes Information
If a mobilehome has been abandoned in a mobilehome park, the park owner may dispose of it without paying back taxes and registration. Refer to Information Bulletin 2015-07 (PDF) for additional information.