Manufactured Home Guides — All 50 States

Alabama allows manufactured homes to be titled as vehicles (through ALEA) or converted to real property when affixed to owned land. Most park-sited homes remain on personal property title.

Alaska titles manufactured homes through DMV as vehicles by default. Conversion to real property is possible when permanently affixed to owned land and the title is retired with the state recorder.

Arizona is a major manufactured housing market. Homes can be titled as personal property or converted to real property (affixture). Arizona also has a special "affidavit of affixture" process managed by the Arizona Department of Housing.

Arkansas titles manufactured homes through the Department of Finance and Administration. Homes on owned land can be converted to real property by retiring the title and recording an affidavit of affixture.

California uses the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to title manufactured homes. Homes can be converted to real property via the "title elimination" process. California has extensive protections for park residents.

Colorado titles manufactured homes through DMV. The "real property conversion" process through the county allows homes on owned land to be reclassified. Colorado has strong protections for park residents including right of first refusal.

Connecticut treats manufactured homes on owned land as real property automatically when permanently affixed. Homes in parks are generally personal property. The state has strong park resident protections.

Delaware titles manufactured homes through DMV. Homes on owned land can be converted to real property by retiring the title and recording with the county recorder of deeds.

Florida is the largest manufactured housing market in the U.S. The Florida Division of Motor Vehicles titles manufactured homes. Conversion to real property is via an "Elimination of Title" process. Florida has a unique RP (Real Property) designation.

Georgia titles manufactured homes through the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR). Homes on owned land can be converted to real property by surrendering the title and recording with the county superior court.

Hawaii has minimal manufactured housing stock due to land costs and regulations. Homes are generally treated as real property when on owned land. The state has unique land tenure issues (leasehold vs. fee simple).

Idaho titles manufactured homes through ITD (Idaho Transportation Department). Homes on owned land can be converted to real property by retiring the vehicle title and recording with the county recorder.

Illinois titles manufactured homes through the Secretary of State. The Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act governs park-sited homes. Conversion to real property requires recording an affidavit with the county recorder.

Indiana titles manufactured homes through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association is active. Conversion to real property by recording an Affidavit of Conversion with the county recorder.

Iowa titles manufactured homes through the DOT. Iowa has a unique "real estate" conversion process. Many older Iowa manufactured homes are on rented land. The Iowa Finance Authority supports manufactured home lending.

Kansas titles manufactured homes through the Division of Vehicles. Homes on owned land may be converted to real property by recording a statement of intent and retiring the certificate of title.

Kentucky titles manufactured homes through the Transportation Cabinet. Converting to real property requires surrendering the certificate of title after permanently affixing to owned land.

Louisiana uses its own unique legal system (Civil Law). Manufactured homes are titled through OMV (Office of Motor Vehicles). Louisiana has a specific "immobilization" process to convert manufactured homes to immovable (real) property.

Maine titles manufactured homes through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The state has specific manufactured housing standards enforced by the Maine Housing Authority. Conversion to real property via recorded affidavit.

Maryland titles manufactured homes through MVA. The state has specific protections for park residents. Conversion to real property by retiring the title with MVA after recording an affidavit of affixture.

Massachusetts generally treats manufactured homes as real property when on owned land. The RMV may hold a title. Strong park resident rights under Chapter 140 of the General Laws.

Michigan is a top-10 manufactured housing state. Homes are titled through the Secretary of State. Michigan has a well-defined "elimination of title" process for conversion to real property on owned land.

Minnesota titles manufactured homes through DVS (Driver and Vehicle Services). The state has strong park resident protections including a resident-owned community (ROC) movement. Conversion via recorded certificate of real property status.

Mississippi titles manufactured homes through the Tax Commission. The state has one of the highest per-capita manufactured home rates in the nation. Conversion to real property by recording an affidavit with the chancery clerk.

Missouri titles manufactured homes through the Department of Revenue. The state has a significant rural manufactured housing market. Conversion to real property via an Affidavit of Conversion recorded with the county recorder.

Montana titles manufactured homes through the Department of Justice (MVD). The state has a large rural manufactured housing market. Conversion to real property by filing a Statement of Intent and retiring the title.

Nebraska titles manufactured homes through DMV. Homes on owned land can be converted to real property by retiring the title and recording a Certificate of Title Cancellation with the county register of deeds.

Nevada titles manufactured homes through DMV. The state has a significant manufactured home market in Las Vegas, Reno, and rural areas. Conversion to real property via an Affidavit of Conversion recorded with the county recorder.

New Hampshire has a significant manufactured housing market for a New England state. DMV titles manufactured homes. NH has specific legislation for manufactured housing communities with strong resident protections.

New Jersey titles manufactured homes through MVC. The state has significant manufactured housing communities. New Jersey has strong resident protections including anti-eviction legislation.

New Mexico titles manufactured homes through MVD. The state has a significant manufactured housing market reflecting affordable housing needs. Conversion to real property via recorded affidavit and title cancellation.

New York titles manufactured homes through DMV. The state has significant manufactured housing stock upstate and on Long Island. Strong tenant protections under the Mobile Home Parks Law. Conversion to real property via recorded affidavit.

North Carolina has one of the nation's largest manufactured housing markets. DMV titles manufactured homes. NC has a streamlined conversion process. The NC Manufactured & Modular Home Builders Association is very active.

North Dakota titles manufactured homes through the DMV. The state has a significant manufactured housing market, particularly in western oil country. Conversion to real property by recording an affidavit and retiring the title.

Ohio is a major manufactured housing state. Homes are titled through the BMV. Ohio has a specific process for conversion to real property and a dedicated Manufactured Homes Division within the Department of Taxation.

Oklahoma titles manufactured homes through the Tax Commission. The state has a significant rural manufactured housing market. Oklahoma has a unique "affixture" statute for conversion to real property.

Oregon has one of the most progressive manufactured housing policies in the nation. Homes are titled through DMV. Oregon has a robust process for conversion to real property and extensive park resident protections.

Pennsylvania titles manufactured homes through PennDOT. The state has a large manufactured housing market in rural areas. Conversion to real property by recording an Affidavit of Affixture with the county recorder.

Rhode Island has limited manufactured housing stock but strong resident protections. DMV titles manufactured homes. Conversion to real property follows standard affidavit and recording process.

South Carolina has a large manufactured housing market. DMV titles manufactured homes. SC has a specific "Retirement of Title" process for conversion to real property administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

South Dakota titles manufactured homes through the Department of Revenue (Motor Vehicles). Conversion to real property is available by filing an affidavit and retiring the title.

Tennessee is a top manufactured housing state. Title goes through the Department of Revenue. Tennessee has a specific "Conversion to Real Property" statute. The state has a large manufactured home dealer network.

Texas is the largest manufactured housing market in the U.S. by volume. Titles are issued by TDHCA (Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs). Texas has a detailed "Statement of Ownership and Location" (SOL) system that can reflect either personal or real property status.

Utah titles manufactured homes through the DMV. The state has growing manufactured housing markets in rural areas and smaller cities. Conversion to real property via recorded affidavit and title cancellation.

Vermont has a significant manufactured housing market providing affordable rural housing. DMV titles manufactured homes. Vermont has strong park resident protections. Conversion to real property via town land records.

Virginia titles manufactured homes through DMV. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development oversees manufactured housing standards. Conversion to real property via the "Affixation" process recorded with the circuit court.

Washington State has one of the most progressive manufactured housing frameworks. DOL (Department of Licensing) titles manufactured homes. Conversion to real property via a recorded "Manufactured/Mobile Home Titles Elimination" process.

West Virginia has one of the highest rates of manufactured housing in the nation. DMV titles manufactured homes. Conversion to real property via an Affidavit of Conveyance recorded with the county clerk.

Wisconsin titles manufactured homes through DMV. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) also oversees manufactured housing standards. Conversion to real property via a recorded Declaration of Real Property Status.

Wyoming titles manufactured homes through the Department of Transportation. The state has a growing manufactured housing market, particularly in energy sector communities. Conversion to real property via recorded affidavit.