Make a Mobile Home Permanent
One of the primary requirements when converting a mobile home to real property and making it eligible for mortgage financing is placing the home on a permanent foundation. It also increases the safety of the home by minimizing possible damage from flooding, high winds and weather. The requirements for certification of a permanent foundation vary from municipality to municipality, but there are certain minimum requirements that would apply no matter where live. In addition to meeting these conditions, you may need to have an inspection done, file paperwork and pay fees to certify that your mobile home is on a permanent foundation. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Check with county zoning for the lot to ensure that the land's zoning allows for mobile and manufactured homes to be attached to the lot.
2. Level the home site, making sure to address lot drainage issues and ensure that water runs away from the foundation, rather than pooling around it. Try to find a site where the dirt is firm and compact and will also support a septic tank, if one is required.
3. Remove the wheels and axles from the home so that it can no longer be moved.
4. Build a perimeter support wall of grouted masonry or poured reinforced concrete. Check with local requirements on height.
5. Dig footings for jacks and/or support piers to minimize settling and possible structural damage caused by uneven settling. This is done by digging down to where the ground is firm and pouring concrete in the holes to give a firm and level surface to place the jacks or piers on.
6. Place jacks or piers at a minimum interval, as required by local ordinance.
7. Place cross supports on the home, if needed, to evenly disperse the weight of the home across the footings and foundation.
8. Permanently attach the home and the supports to the foundation walls and jacks or piers. This could be done with straps, bolts or other methods.
9. Attach all utilities such as water, sewer, septic and electricity to the home.
10. Have any inspections and certifications performed to meet local building codes or requirements. These may involve a structural engineer or county building inspector.
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