Do I need a permit to make repairs or alterations to my mobile/manufactured home?

Generally speaking most repairs or alterations of a mobilehome or manufactured home require a permit. For instance, in California the licensing authority is the HCD (Department of Housing and Community Development) but each state has their own licensing authority and often the state authority delegates the responsibility to a local jurisdiction like a city or county.

Even then, it is not always clear-cut. Sometimes you may have to pull a permit both with the local jurisdiction and the state agency! So check and double check.

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