Each county in Florida has slightly different standards for allowing an older mobile home into their territory, but they all have the same attitude: mobile homes in poor condition are not welcome to cross the county line. Here’s the application form for Levy County, which includes the requirement that the manufactured home be inspected by either a state licensed mobile home dealer, state certified contractor, or state registered contractor meeting the requirements of the Levy County Construction Industry Licensing Board, before the move can be authorized (in pdf format): Show LevyCtyMblHm.PDF If the inspector finds any deficiencies, but the home is deemed repairable, a remodel or repair permit may be required; and, of course, the home will have to be installed to the current standards for tie-downs, bracing, and piers—and inspected again by the county inspector after installation at new site. Also, see our blog posts What are the most common problems with older mobile homes? and Does it make sense to buy an older mobile home and remodel it? Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES: • Where can I file a complaint if I have problems with my new or used manufactured/mobile home in Florida? • What are the most common defects in mobile/manufactured home foundation piers?
• When did a ground cover vapor barrier (plastic sheet) become required under a mobile/manufactured home? • Is it safe to go under a mobile home?
• What do I need to know about buying a foreclosed mobile home? • Where do I find the vehicle identification number (VIN) on a mobile home? • How do I find out how old a mobile home is and who manufactured it? • What is the right price for a used mobile home? • How energy efficient is a mobile home? • When were the first double-wide mobile homes manufactured?
• What size air conditioner is right for my mobile home? • Can you move an older mobile home in Florida? • What does the HUD tag look like and where do I find it on a mobile home?
• How can I remove water under my mobile home? • What's the differences between a trailer, a mobile home, a manufactured home, and a modular home?
• What are the tie-down requirements for a mobile home? • How fireproof is a mobile home? • Can I install a mobile home myself? • What is a Park Model mobile home?
• What walls can I remove in a mobile home? • What can I do to prevent dampness and mold in my mobile home?
• How can I tell the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home? Visit our MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles. What's the oldest year mobile home can be moved?What is the oldest manufactured home you can move? According to the HUD regulations, if your home was built before 1976 it doesn't meet the current safety standards and shouldn't be moved even a short distance.
What is the Florida mobile home Act?Chapter 723 of the Florida Statutes, also known as the Florida Mobile Home Act, is a chapter of law that governs the rental or leasing of mobile home lots in the State of Florida.
How old is the oldest mobile home?We've Come a Long Way, Baby! The first manufactured home dates back to 1764 when a two-story panelized frame dwelling was shipped from London to Cape Ann, MA. By the early 1900s, the English were building custom vans; and an American devised a fifth-wheel hitch to attach a travel wagon to his roadster.
What is the average life span of a mobile home?A report done by the Manufactured Housing Institute placed the average life expectancy of a manufactured home at 55.8 years (mhvillage.com). With the proper upkeep and maintenance, manufactured homes have a long-life expectancy, with the potential to last forever.
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