Question: “I own my own land, and I plan to install a mobile home on it for my retirement. The cost of homes in mobile home communities is much lower than it would be to purchase a new home outright. If I were to purchase a mobile home within a mobile home community, pay for […]

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 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 […]