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.
Affordable Housing vs Low-Income Housing
There is lots of talk these days about the need for more low-income affordable housing in the Southern California region. It is important to recognize the difference between “low-income” housing and “affordable” housing. Low-income housing is subsidized by the...
Register Your Mobilehome California Saves Mobilehome Owners More Than $1.5 Million in Third Year
SACRAMENTO - Register Your Mobilehome California, a state program that provides waivers for past-due registration fees and taxes for mobilehomes and manufactured homes, has saved homeowners more than $1.5 million, collectively in third year of program run.Besides the...
Sleep – It’s a Valuable Skill!
Whether you are working or retired, everyone needs sleep. Your mind and body need to rest and recuperate from the day before so that you can function well the next day. But chances are, you have experienced sleepless nights in your life from many different reasons and...
Past Rainy Weather Means Roof and Gutter Repairs!
It is important to make sure your roof and rain gutters are in good repair before and after the rainy season. According to Foremost Insurance, if your mobile home has a metal roof it needs a new coating every 2 years and touch-ups after a storm. Their step-by-step...
Billions of Dollars of Unclaimed Property in California Might be Yours
Currently there are more than 48 million items worth $9.3 billion of unclaimed property in California’s custody. The California Controller, Betty Yee, is encouraging people to search the state’s online database to see if any of the property belongs to them. The...
Time to Address Clean Up Inside & Outside Your Home
It’s that time of year to start focusing on getting your home clean and organized – inside and outside. Whether you want to deep clean, declutter or organize, here are some quick and easy tips to help you accomplish your Spring Cleaning goals. Now is the time to make...
It’s the Peak of Cold and Flu Season, Are you prepared?
In the United States, flu season occurs in the Fall and Winter. Influenza viruses circulate year-round, but most flu activity peaks between December and February, and can last as late as May. The Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza...
Thank Goodness for Community Rules
It is hard to imagine a mobile home park or manufactured housing community that does not have rules because in such a place there would be dogs running around off leases, cars parked in fire lanes preventing emergency vehicle access, signs posted everywhere,...
Understanding Supplemental Security Income
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program administered by Social Security that benefits people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 and older. Blind or disabled children may also receive SSI. To receive SSI you must reside...
You May Qualify for a Renter’s Tax Deduction
April 15th is fast approaching and everyone is searching for deductions that they can claim on their tax returns. California renters who meet income and other requirements, can apply for a Nonrefundable Renter’s Credit of $60 (if filing separately) or $120 (if filing...
