The Arizona Department of Housing’s purpose is to maintain standards of quality and safety for manufactured homes, factory-built buildings, mobile homes, and accessory structures, including, but not limited to, inspection of new installations for all mobile homes and manufactured homes and enforcement of installation standards based on building codes and foundations plans.

Notices

03-01-2016 - Installation Memorandum 
10-13-2015 - Installation Memorandum, effective November 15, 2015 
02-18-2014 - Marriage Line Column Support Memorandum 
09-10-2013 - Installation Code Clarification Update, effective September 15, 2013 
08-15-2013 - IMPORTANT Installation Code Clarification, 30-day notice to enforce existing codes and installation requirements, effective September 15, 2013
05-04-2012 - UPDATED CODES, effective June 4, 2012
03-01-2012 - Installation Memorandum, effective March 1, 2012 - Gas testing, wall securement, steps/decks and skirting installation requirements clarification.

Installation Inspection Request Information

Once the permit has been issued from the Department, inspections are required to ensure the installation meets safety and code requirements. Below is the link with instructions for scheduling inspection:

Instructions for Scheduling Inspection

Installation Inspector Contact Information

Installation Inspectors are generally available between the following hours:

Summer hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Winter hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Inspector Contact Information

Please note that, at times, Inspectors are not immediately available to answer your call as they may be out of cell phone range or actively working on an inspection.  Please leave a brief/detailed telephone message, or choose one of the following alternatives:

Email Us at:  [email protected]
Please check our Frequently Asked Questions:  FAQ for Installations

The Factory Built Building Installation Permit may be issued through the Department or by the local authority having jurisdiction. To determine if an installation is in a jurisdiction that has an Inspection Service Agreement (ISA), select the link below:

Jurisdictions with and without an ISA 

The Following Items are Required Before Applying

1. Factory built building installation plan approval must be submitted and approved by the Department. Visit our Plan Review page for process and fee information.  
2. A licensed Installer and/or Contractor with a valid license and the appropriate license classification to perform all work related to the installation, which includes utility connections and all attached accessory structures, is required. Select the link below for a list of licensees and license classification descriptions: ​

Arizona Department of Housing Installer
ADOH Installer License Classification Description
 
Registrar of Contractor
ROC license classification description

Application Submittal Instructions

Factory Built Building Installation Permit Application may be submitted by mail or over the counter. Below are links with instructions for submitting the Permit Application:

To submit online:

Permit Applications can be submitted through the online e-licensing solution.

To submit by mail or over the counter, select the following form and instructions:

The Manufactured Housing & Building Division no longer accepts applications by mail or over the counter.

The Department shall issue or deny a permit within seven business days from the date the application is received in accordance with R4-34-801.B.
 
Factory Built Building Installation Permit must be displayed in a conspicuous location on the building.

Permit Expires 6 Months from the Date of Issuance

All permits, except special use permits, expire 6 months from the date the permit is issued. The Department must receive extension requests before the expiration date. Below are the links with instructions for completing and submitting the request form:

Application for Six Month Extension on Installation Permit 
Instructions for requesting an extension on Installation Permit

Scheduling Installation Inspection Instructions

Once the permit has been issued from the Department, inspections are required to ensure the installation meets safety and code requirements. Below is the link with instructions for scheduling inspection:

Instructions for Scheduling Inspection

Making Changes or Modifications to an Existing Installation Permit

To make a change or modification to an existing permit, the applicant can log into their e-Licensing portal account, perform the necessary changes, and pay the administrative function fee per item changed.

Refer to Fee Schedule for Administrative Function Fee cost per item.

The Manufactured Home Installation Permit may be issued through the Department or by the local authority having jurisdiction. To determine if an installation is in a jurisdiction that has an Inspection Service Agreement (ISA), select the link below:

Jurisdictions with and without an ISA 

Items Required Before Applying for Permit

1. If the home was manufactured before June 15, 1976:
   1. Verify with the local authority having jurisdiction if there is an ordinance specific to pre-1976 mobile homes.
   2. Arizona law requires that “A person shall not occupy or otherwise use a mobile home which was been brought into this state or move a mobile home from one mobile home park in this state to another mobile home park in this state unless it meets the standards pursuant to this chapter and displays the proper state Rehabilitation Certificate" (A.R.S.§41-4048,C).  
2. Link to: REHABILITATION PERMIT INFORMATION
3. Planning & Zoning Permit from the local authority having jurisdiction.
4. If the proposed installation is in a designated flood plain area, applicant must obtain flood zone site specific plan approval from the Department.
5. Link to: FLOOD PLAIN INSTALLATION
6. A licensed Installer and/or Contractor with a valid license and the appropriate license classification to perform all work related to the installation, which includes utility connections and all attached accessory structures, is required. Select the link below for a list of licensees and license classification descriptions:

Arizona Department of Housing Installer
ADOH Installer License Classification Description

Registrar of Contractor
ROC License Classification Description

Application Submittal Instructions

Manufactured Home Installation Permit Application may be submitted online, by mail, or over the counter. Below are links with instructions for submitting the Permit Application:
 
To submit online:

Permit Applications can be submitted through the online e-licensing solution.

To submit by mail or over the counter, use the following form and instructions:

The Manufactured Housing & Building Division no longer accepts applications by mail or over the counter.

The Department shall issue or deny a permit within seven business days from the date the application is received in accordance with R4-34-801.B.

Manufactured Home Installation Permit must be displayed in a conspicuous location on the home.

Permit Expires 6 Months from the Date of Issuance

All permits except special use permits expire 6 months from the date the permit is issued. Extension requests must be received by the Department before the expiration date. Below are the links with instructions for completing and submitting the request form:

Application for Six Month Extension on Installation Permit
Instructions for requesting an extension on Installation Permit

Scheduling Installation Inspection Instructions

Once the permit has been issued from the Department, inspections are required to ensure the installation meets safety and code requirements. Below is the link with instructions for scheduling inspection:

Instructions for scheduling inspection

Making Changes or Modifications to an Existing Installation Permit

To make a change or modification to an existing permit, the applicant can log into their e-Licensing portal account, perform the necessary changes, and pay the administrative function fee per item changed.

Refer to Manufactured Housing Division Helpful Links Fee Schedule for Administrative Function Fee cost.

Application Submittal Instructions

A special-use permit for an FBB used for an event of 45 days or less shall be obtained from the Department. The special-use permit expires 45 days from the date of issuance. The holder of a special-use permit shall remove the FBB from the site when the permit expires. (R4-34-707.K.)

Instructions for submitting the Special Use Installation Permit

The Manufactured Housing & Building Division no longer accepts applications by mail or over the counter.

The Department shall issue or deny a permit within seven business days from the date the application is received in accordance with R4-34-801.B.
 
Special Event Installation Permit must be displayed in a conspicuous location on the building.

Scheduling Installation Inspection Instructions

Once the permit has been issued from the Department, inspections are required to ensure the installation meets safety and code requirements. Below is the link with instructions for scheduling inspection:

Instructions for Scheduling Inspection

Making Changes or Modifications to an Existing Installation Permit

To make a change or modification to an existing permit, the applicant can log into their e-Licensing portal account, perform the necessary changes, and pay the administrative function fee per item changed. 

Refer to Fee Schedule for Administrative Function Fee cost per item.