It is important to make sure contractors working on your home have the proper license to work on mobile homes and manufactured homes. The California Department of Housing and Com-munity Development (HCD) provides information on the types of permits required for repairs, alterations, or con-versions of manufactured homes. The California State License Board’s July 7, 2024 Industry Bulletin #24-03 provides specific information on the following types of licenses.
- A C47 Contractor License is required for preparing a home to be moved and/or installing a manufactured home.
- For repairs, a permit from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) a “C” Specialty or “B” General Building Contractor license is required depending on the work to be performed.
There is an exemption from the special licensing for a legitimate owner-builder performing the work. HCD requires both contractors and owner/builders to file a form 415 when taking out permits to do work on a variety of things including:
- Installation or replacement of air conditioning, heater or water heater.
- Roof replacement or repairs.
- Modifying or moving of walls.
- Adding awning, porch, garage.
For a comprehensive list of permit requirements and for more detailed information, visit HCD’s website:
www.hcd.ca.gov/building-standards-hcd. Or call HCD at (800) 952-8356, or email CodesInquiries@hcd.ca.gov.
