Question: “I have questions about my home’s registration. Where is my home registered?” -Pearl G. (68), Walnut Creek, CA Answer: Mobile homes in California are typically registered with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The HCD oversees the registration, titling and regulation of mobile homes and manufactured homes in the state. The […]

Question: “I can’t find the HUD tag for my home anywhere! Who issues mobile home tags in California?” -Pete R. (59), resident, Fremont, CA Answer: Unfortunately, the Department of Housing and Development does not reissue Certification Labels, or “HUD tags” for manufactured houses. However, you can request a Letter of Label Verification, which will suffice […]

Question: “I’ve heard conflicting information on whether or not mobile home lot rent is tax-deductible. What’s the verdict?” – Chase O. (32), Albany, NY Answer: The complete answer is somewhat complex. However, in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), mobile home lot rent is typically not tax-deductible as a personal expense. Generally, the […]