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Sunday, Dec 08, 2024

Contractors Special License May Be Required When Working on Manufactured Homes

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.

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