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Manufactured Homes Permitting

A building permit is required before setting up a manufactured home on your property. No work, including removing plants or trees, can start until you have all the required permits.

Manufactured Home Resources Download
Manufactured Homes Submittal Checklist
Manufactured Homes Quick Reference Guide
Spanish Manufactured Homes Submittal Checklist
Spanish Manufactured Homes Quick Reference Guide

Exception

Homes over 10 years old are not allowed in the Apple Valley Sphere of Influence. Check with County staff to confirm if your property is within this area.

→ Step 1: Prepare Your Application

  1. Check Zoning: Make sure your property allows manufactured homes. Check the zoning district and any special planning areas.
  2. Estimate Fees: Talk to County staff about fee estimates, especially for water, sewer, and septic services.
  3. Review Standards: Check the County Residential Standards checklist to ensure you meet all requirements.

→ Step 2: Submit a Building Permit Application

Please make sure your application includes the following:

  1. Forms: Complete and sign application forms from Planning, Building and Safety: Planning Handouts, Building Forms and Applications
  2. Project Checklist: Please provide all items listed on the application checklist to avoid delays in processing your permit.

→ Step 3: County Review

The County reviews building and safety application. County staff may require revisions or more information. This process repeats until everything meets County code. Track your permit status online at EZOP.

→ Step 4: Installing Your New Home

  1. Conditions of Approval: Once you have the permit, you can move and install your home. Follow any conditions attached to your permit.
  2. Building Inspections: After installation, call the Building and Safety Division for an inspection. Once approved, you’ll get a certificate of occupancy and can move in.

For guidance see the Quick Reference Guide and Submittal Checklist. If you have any concerns or more questions, please contact San Bernardino County Land Use Services at luscustomerservice@lus.sbcounty.gov or 909.387.8311 for help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A permit is required before setting up any manufactured home on your property. Please contact County staff before starting any work related to the placement of a manufactured home, such as clearing plants or trees.

It depends. Before buying a unit or property, talk to County staff. Manufactured homes may be on private land if it’s zoned for residential use. Check the County’s Zoning Map and talk to County staff to be sure. Manufactured homes can be ADUs if they are under 1,200 square feet and smaller than the main house. Check the ADU Handout for more details.

Yes. A permit is needed before setting up or doing any site work. Get the permit from the Building and Safety Division of the County.

No. All permits and approvals must be obtained before setting up, installing, or disturbing the site.

Foundation: Every home must be on an approved tie-down or foundation system. You can use a preapproved plan or have an engineer design one. 

Hazard Zones: County staff will check if your property is in a hazard zone (like earthquake or flood areas) and recommend the right foundation type. 

Installer: Ensure that the installer is licensed with the California State Licensing Board, unless submitted as owner-builder.  

Yes. Provided that the home is outside the Apple Valley Sphere of influence, if you meet these three requirements, the home can be installed if the below requirements are met: 

  • Home complies with all pertinent County requirements pertaining to site installation and setbacks. 
  • Home complies with the standards of the California Department of Housing and Community Development or has a valid HUD label. 

Check with the local fire authority to determine fire mitigation requirements.

Reach out to County staff to determine if flood provisions are required.

Contact the California Department of Housing and Community Development: www.hcd.ca.gov.

Funding and Resources

The Housing Authority of San Bernardino County  

  • Homeownership Assistance Program: Mortgage help for up to 15 years for working families and up to 30 years for disabled families.    715 East Brier Dr, San Bernardino, CA, 92408, (909) 332-6311 
  • Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS): A five-year plan to help you get a job, increase earnings, and become independent of government help.   672 S. Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 890-5386 

Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc (NPHS) 

  • Down Payment Assistance, Factory Built ADU Financing, Home Repair Programs, and HUD Approved Homebuyer Education and Counseling.  9551 Pittsburgh Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, (909) 988-5979 

Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) 

  • Section 8 Housing Program, Disaster Recovery, High Loan Counseling, Reverse Mortgage Counseling, Foreclosure Intervention, Transitional Rental Assistance, and Rental Counseling.  1845 Business Center Drive South, Suite 120, San Bernardino CA 92408, (909) 884-6891 

Inland Empire Resource Centers (IERCS) 

  • Credit Counseling, First Time Homebuyer Counseling, Loss Mitigation, and Foreclosure Prevention.  325 W Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 887-8700 

Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) 

  • Fair Housing Services, Landlord/Tenant Mediation, Housing Counseling, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Senior Services. 3175 D Sedona Ct, Suite 2, Ontario, CA, 91764, (909) 984-2254 

San Bernardino County Community Development & Housing Department and HOME Investment Partnership Program 

  • Grants for building, buying, and rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership for moderate to low-income households. 560 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 20, San Bernardino, CA 92415, (909) 501-0600 

Homeownership Super NOFA (HOSN) 

  • CalHome Program for low-income households and Farmworker Housing Grant for agricultural employees. HOSN@hcd.ca.gov (916) 263-2771 

California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)  

  • First Mortgage Government and Conventional Loans, Down Payment Assistance Programs, Multifamily Programs, and Hardship Assistance.  (877) 922-5432 

Manufactured Housing Opportunity & Revitalization Program (MORE) 

  • Funds for mobilehome parks for acquisition, conversion, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement.  MORE@hcd.ca.gov (916) 263-2771 

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans  

  • Loans for manufactured housing and mobilehomes, energy improvements, first-time buyers, and seniors.    (800) 569-4287

USDA Rural Development Programs  

  • Helps low to very-low-income applicants buy, build, improve, or repair a rural home. Check eligibility  sm.rd.ca.sfhdirect@usda.gov  +1 (530) 792-5800