The Mobilehome Parks Act and Title 25

Learn what the Mobilehome Parks Act and Title 25 contain in the following course of study. Become a Title 25 Master.

Manufactured home owners who live in leased-space parks take on a dual role as home owner and park tenant. They rely upon private individuals or corporations that own most parks to build and maintain park facilities. Park owners deliver services in parks essential to a living environment including utility services, street maintenance, and general park upkeep.

The Mobilehome Parks Act, first adopted in 1967, mandates that park owners provide healthy and safe living environments. The Act addresses the design, construction, occupation, use, and maintenance of manufactured home parks. Its sets physical standards for parks and manufactured home spaces.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) enforces the provisions of the Mobilehome Parks Act. HCD adopted regulations to implement the ACT. These regulations are recorded as Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

Begining in 1976, the U.S. Government adopts manufactured housing construction standards. The standards serve as building codes for manufactured homes. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approves state administrative agencies (SAA) that implement the federal law. HCD is the SAA for California.