Manufactured Home Placement Permit

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Permit Description

A Manufactured Home Placement Permit is required when a manufactured home is initially placed in a space inside a licensed manufactured home park.

After Approval

After the manufactured home placement inspection is approved, the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors may purchase their permits for utilities.

Statutory Authority
Fee: $80.56
Admin fee: $33.56
Inspection fee: $33.56 (re-inspection fee)
Plan Review: Not Required
Inspection: Required
Renewal: Not Required
Valid Period: 6 Months
Processing Time: 1 Business Day
Houston Public Works
Structural Inspections

1002 Washington Ave., 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

832.394.8840 (main)
832.394.8842 (manufactured homes)

[email protected]
8 am to 4:30 pm
What You Need

Application for Placement Permit of Manufactured Home (CE-1230)

The following information must be provided on the application:

  1. Address where the manufactured home will be placed,
  2. Size,
  3. Year,
  4. Cost,
  5. Serial number,
  6. Make and Model, and
  7. Dealer and installer information.
Apply in Person

Apply in person at 1002 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Conditions & Exceptions

The address where the manufactured home will be placed must be in a licensed manufactured home park.

Inspection
What You Need

Placement Inspection 

Inspector will inspect the tie down and will ensure that the manufactured home was placed on the correct lot and that it has the proper distance from the surrounding manufactured homes as stated in the ordinance.

Schedule by Phone

Contact the Manufactured Homes Section at 832-394-8842

Conditions & Exceptions

The release of utilities will be done when final inspections have been approved on all permits.