Hardship Permit
Hardship permits for manufactured homes are valid for 1 year and are based on circumstances based or illness, economic, or security.
A placement permit must be purchased when the initial hardship application has been approved.
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.
- 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
Hardship permits are valid for one year.
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.
Contact the Manufactured Home Inspections Section at 832-394-8840 or 832-394-8842.
Enter the appropriate project number into the field and click Submit button.
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.
1002 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
City of Houston - Manufactured Homes
P.O. BOX 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688
Applicant will have to provide all documents required to reapply.