Arizona's manufactured housing is regulated by:
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ADRE only
ADRE (Arizona Department of Real Estate) regulates real estate licensees and transactions involving real property, but it does not have jurisdiction over the specialized installation, titling, and construction standards unique to manufactured housing. While a licensed real estate agent may assist in selling a manufactured home affixed to real property, the regulatory oversight of the home itself belongs to the OMH.
Office of Manufactured Housing
Federal government only
While the federal government, through HUD, sets the construction and safety standards (HUD Code) for manufactured homes built after June 15, 1976, it does not regulate the state-level aspects of installation, dealer licensing, or titling. Arizona's OMH handles all in-state regulatory functions that go beyond federal construction standards.
No regulation
Manufactured housing is one of the most regulated housing categories in Arizona precisely because of the consumer protection issues historically associated with mobile and manufactured homes, including improper installation, title fraud, and substandard conditions. The claim of 'no regulation' is entirely false and contradicts both state statute and federal HUD oversight.
Why is this correct?
The Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing, a division of the Arizona Department of Housing, holds statutory authority under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 37 to regulate the installation, sale, and titling of manufactured and mobile homes in Arizona. This agency licenses dealers, contractors, and inspectors, and enforces installation standards to ensure consumer safety and legal compliance. The OMH serves as the single point of contact for manufactured housing regulation, bridging federal HUD construction standards with Arizona's state-level installation and titling requirements.
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