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 […]

Question: “I want to sell my home, but I’m getting a lot of mixed information about licenses. Do you need a license to sell a mobile home in California?” -Kenneth B. (46), resident, Fresno, CA Answer: First off, it depends on whether you want to sell your home as a private individual, or become a […]