Manufactured Housing Practice Test

If a manufactured/mobile home is located on private property at the time of sale, what is the requirement for the department insignia?

1. It is mandatory

2. It is not required

3. It can be verified later

4. It needs temporary approval

The correct answer is: It is not required

When a manufactured or mobile home is situated on private property at the time of its sale, the requirement for a department insignia is not mandatory. This is primarily because the department insignia is typically needed for homes that are to be moved or transported to a different location, particularly to ensure that they meet specific safety and construction standards. Once a manufactured home is permanently affixed to private property, it is essentially treated as real estate, and the previous requirements for the insignia become less relevant. Consequently, it is permissible to sell the home without the department insignia if it is already established on the property. This distinguishes it from scenarios where homes are sold with plans for relocation, which would necessitate compliance with the insignia requirements.