8.13.2

MOBILE HOME

Effective Date: July 30, 2026 Review Due: July 30, 2028

Summary of Changes

No changes needed per the two year review.

Purpose

To provide guidelines for the titling variations and requirements exclusive to a mobile home, including the filing of an Affidavit of Affixture, Affidavit for Re-Titling or Destroying Mobile Home when the mobile home is no longer affixed, relocating a mobile home and changing mobile home use.

Authority

Two Year Review, A.R.S. §§ 28-2054, 28-2062, 28-2063, 28-2131, 28-2135, 28-2162, 33-1501, 41-2195, 42-15203, 42-19151 and 42-19160.

Policy

  1. A mobile home that is located in Arizona must be titled unless the mobile home is affixed. A mobile home is not eligible for registration.

Criteria for Identifying a Mobile Home

  1. A mobile home is a structure that is transportable in one or more sections including the following:
  1. Plumbing
  2. Heating
  3. Air Conditioning
  4. Electrical Systems
  1. When a mobile home is erected on site, it must be greater than eight feet in width and at least 32 feet in length and built on a permanent chassis; or regardless of size, is used as a single-family dwelling or for commercial purposes, with or without a permanent foundation.
  2. A mobile home may be titled as a travel trailer when it is used for recreational, camping or travel use, see Policy 8.10.10 Trailer Title and Registration for more information.
  1. “Permanently affixed” is the installation of a mobile home on real property. A mobile home that is not affixed to real property must be titled.

Requirements for Title Issuance

  1. A mobile home that was built prior to June 15, 1976 and brought into Arizona from out-of-state for sale or installation must meet the minimum fire and life safety standards established by the Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing before being titled or accepting an Affidavit of Affixture.
  1. The Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing will issue a Certificate of Compliance, form # B FS OMH 364, or a Certificate of Waiver, form #B FS OMH 363.
  1. The mobile home owner pays a personal property tax in lieu of a Vehicle License Tax (VLT).
  1. A mobile home cannot be moved, sold or have the title transferred including issuing a bonded title, when there are outstanding personal property taxes (commonly referred to as tax delinquencies) recorded against the mobile home.
  1. A tax delinquency prohibits the issuance of a duplicate title.
  1. A tax clearance document is required when removing the delinquent tax information from the mobile home record. The tax clearance document must include the following information:
  1. The county that issued the clearance.
  2. The mobile home make, year and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
  3. The tax roll number and the year of the delinquency.
  1. The customer must submit the following for each section of the mobile home:
  1. The mobile home title(s) or the Manufacturer’s Certificate(s) of Origin (MCO’s), or when applicable a bill of sale.
  2. Physical inspections, when applicable, see Policy 8.12.2 Vehicle Verification Inspection.
  3. Lien information, when applicable.
  4. Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Waiver issued by the Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing, when applicable.
  5. Proof of tax clearance, when applicable.
  6. Mobile home physical location.  Location is required, proof not necessary.
  1. The customer must apply for a Certificate of Title (title) within 30 days after acquiring the mobile home or the customer shall pay an additional title penalty fee.

Affidavit of Affixture

  1. A person who has affixed a mobile home to real property may file an Affidavit of Affixture.
  1. The customer must submit the following documentation (and any supporting documentation) when requesting an Affidavit of Affixture:
  1. Affidavit of Affixture, form #DOR82528.
  1. One Affidavit of Affixture form is to be used regardless of the number of sections or the number of owners listed on the title.
  2. The top portion of the Affidavit of Affixture must be completed prior to submittal.
  1. The mobile home title(s) or the Manufacturer’s Certificate(s) of Origin (MCO’s).
  2. Lien clearance.
  1. Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Waiver issued by the Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing, when applicable.
  2. Proof of tax clearance, when applicable.
  1. The Division does not charge a fee when processing an Affidavit of Affixture.

Note: When the Affidavit of Affixture is lost prior to filing with the County Recorder, the customer must restart the affidavit of affixture process.

Affidavit for Re-Titling When a Mobile Home is no Longer Affixed

  1. A mobile home that has been affixed may be titled at a later date if the mobile home (not including the real property) is sold or removed from the real property.
  1. To title a mobile home that was previously affixed, all applicable fees and the following documentation is required:
  1. A copy of the Affidavit of Affixture.
  2. A lien clearance, if applicable.
  3. A tax clearance on the real property, when applicable.
  4. A bill of sale, if the individual indicated on the Affidavit of Affixture is not the same person.
  5. A written statement that the mobile home is no longer affixed to real property or an Affidavit For Re-Titling or Destroying a Mobile Home Form (issued by the County Assessor Office).

Mobile Home Relocation

  1. To relocate a mobile home that:
  1. Does not exceed 8 feet in width or 40 feet in length, the customer must obtain a temporary general use permit.
  2. Is wider than 8 feet and/or longer than 40 feet in length, the customer must obtain an oversize permit.

A Mobile Home Converting to a Travel Trailer

  1. When a mobile home is changing from commercial or residential use to recreational use, the mobile home may be titled as a travel trailer. The applicable title and registration fees are required.