July 22, 2018 - SACRAMENTO – Register Your Mobilehome California, a limited-term state program waiving past-due registration fees and taxes for mobilehome and manufactured homeowners hit a major milestone in July, having saved homeowners
more than $1 million since its launch in 2017.Register Your Mobilehome California, administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) allows people who acquired a mobilehome or manufactured home but didn’t get the proper registration to obtain current title and registration without paying back taxes and fees. The program is saving owners hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
State officials estimate as many as one of every three mobilehome owners may be able to benefit from Register Your Mobilehome California.
“The program gives owners the opportunity to register their property and avoid paying back fees and taxes, while also ensuring their families have a secure and stable place to call home,” said HCD Director Ben Metcalf. “Homeowners have the opportunity to get proper title and registration, while saving money and getting peace of mind.”
With the correct registration, mobilehome owners are properly positioned to legally sell or transfer their property, apply for fire and flood insurance, and receive financial assistance and rebates from utility providers.
Mobilehome and manufactured home owners are eligible if they have never applied for registration and are not listed on the current title. In many cases, the owner never realized the mobilehome was supposed to have proper title and registration. Other owners may have wanted their names on the title, but could not afford the back state and local fees or taxes.
Mobilehome and manufactured homeowners can take a quick test at RegisterYourMobilehomeCA.org to find out if they could be eligible. Potential applicants can also view a 15-minute video explaining how to apply.
Because the program is set to expire December 31, 2019, mobilehome owners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
HCD officials continue to host outreach events in communities around the state to spread the word and connect with homeowners, mobilehome park operators, mobilehome community groups, and statewide associations. Posters and other outreach materials are available.
For more information, visit www.RegisterYourMobilehomeCA.org or call (800) 952-8356. Assistance is available in all languages. A Spanish-language version of the website, as well as other languages through Google Translate, can be accessed by clicking on the upper right corner of the homepage.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development is dedicated to the preservation and expansion of safe and affordable housing, so more Californians have a place to call home. Our team works to ensure an adequate supply of housing for Californians and promotes the growth of strong communities through its leadership, policy and program development. For more information, please visit www.hcd.ca.gov and follow us on Twitter, @California_HCD and Facebook, @CaliforniaHCD.
Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development
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