Hardship Permit

HPWCODE1132
Plan Review
Not Required
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Required
Fee
$154.38
Admin fee
$32.16
Renewal fee
$154.38
Valid Period
1 year
Processing Time
1 day
APPLY & INSPECTIONS QUESTIONS
Houston Public Works

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

8 am to 4:30 pm

About

Hardship permits for manufactured homes are valid for 1 year and are based on circumstances based or illness, economic, or security.

After Approval

A placement permit must be purchased when the initial hardship application has been approved.

Conditions & Exceptions

In addition to the requirements which must be met for each hardship application, the decision is also based on deed restrictions. Inspection is required after renewal application has been received.

Statutory Authority
What You Need
  • Manufactured Homes Hardship Application (Illness, Economic, or Security)
  • Statement of Truth
  • Deed Restrictions
  • Requirement of additional documents based on the type of hardship being applied for
Conditions & Exceptions

Hardship permits are valid for one year.

What You Need

Once a hardship application has been approved, a placement permit must be purchased in addition to the permits for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Each permit will require inspections in order for the utilities to be released to the utility companies.

Schedule Online

Enter the appropriate project number into the field and click Submit button.

Schedule by Phone

Contact the Manufactured Home Inspections Section at 832-394-8840 or 832-394-8842.

What You Need

A renewal application is mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration date. It is the responsibility of the hardship applicant to submit proper documents for the renewal process.

Renew in Person

1002 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Renew by Mail

City of Houston - Manufactured Homes
P.O. BOX 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688

Conditions & Exceptions

Applicant will have to provide all documents required to reapply.

What You Need

A renewal application is mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration date. It is the responsibility of the hardship applicant to submit proper documents for the renewal process.

Renew in Person

1002 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Renew by Mail

City of Houston - Manufactured Homes
P.O. BOX 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688

Conditions & Exceptions

Applicant will have to provide all documents required to reapply.