California Mobile Home News & Blog
MHET publishes a blog and monthly newsletter for distribution for mobile home owners living in rental housing communities in the MHET tri-county region.
Can You Get a Loan for a Mobile Home?
Mobile homes can provide the stability and comfort of a traditional home, but at a much lower price. The catch? If you want to buy a mobile home and finance the cost, it can be more difficult than taking out a regular mortgage loan. Here’s what you need to know if you...
Happy New Year! It is 2020!
The holidays enjoyed and are now behind us! It it is time to look forward to another new year and all the promise it will bring. California is enjoying an all-time low unemployment rate and an increase in minimum wage effective January 1, 2020. Southern California...
Mobile Home Owners Are Smart They Enjoy Very Affordable Housing
The vast majority of manufactured home owners living in mobile home park communities in the Southern California region own their homes free and clear. They have either lived in the home long enough to have paid it off or they paid cash when they purchased the home....
Financial Assistance Programs
What state/local financial assistance is available to low-income mobilehome owners? Some programs that provide financial assistance to low-income or senior park residents include: • Mobilehome Rehabilitation: Loans or grants are available to low-income mobilehome...
MHP Residents Rental Agreement Options
Renting a site in a mobile home park is far different than renting an apartment, condo or single- family home. The State of California has adopted many laws that specifically apply to mobile home park tenancies and not to other types of rentals. Because of the...
HCD New Mobilehome Park Maintenance Inspection Webpage
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conducts Mobilehome Park Maintenance inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety laws. Inspections include the general areas,...
New Legislation Requiring “Know Your Rights” Insurance Disclosures
Recent wildfires cause the California State Legislature to look closely at how they might help mobile home owners in such disasters. Newly adopted Senate Bill 508 will ensure mobile home owners receive critical insurance information.
Are you ready for the next Earthquake?
Earthquakes have been shaking Southern Californian’s and their homes quite a bit over the last week. It is important to be prepared. Especially if you live in a mobile home, as stated on the American Red Cross website, “Mobile homes and homes not attached to their...
ALERT! Public Safety Power Shutoff
According to the California electric power companies, in order to keep communities safe, they may need to turn off power during extreme weather or wildfire conditions. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff. A public awareness program is underway with specific...
Mobile Home Values and Sales Prices
The factors considered in valuing a mobile home located in a community include the location of the park, the amenities and general appearance/condition of the community. However, it is helpful to know that the values assigned by the appraisal guides to mobile homes...
