All Manufactured Homes, aka Mobile Homes, are required to be permitted when installed on private land in California. Permits will be issued by your local building department after a formal review and approval of your construction plans. It’s highly recommended that you start the permitting process with the help of a manufactured home specialist before purchasing a home in Santa Barbara. This will ensure that your new manufactured home is considered real property and in compliance with the local agency.
What is the Permitting Process for a Manufactured Home in Santa Barbara?
- Evaluate your property and project feasibility
- Design a Conceptual Site plan within your project criteria
- Obtain required deliverables and designs from necessary consultants
- Complete Construction Documents and submit to local agency
- Respond to the Plan Check comments
- Project Approval! Ready to Build.
Do I need help Permitting a Manufactured Home in Santa Barbara?
Unless you are highly knowledgeable and proficient in construction, CAD, and permitting, it’s not recommended to attempt permitting on your own. A permit specialist will plan your project, draft the construction documents, coordinate with the necessary consultants, and guide your project through the permit approvals. Manufactured Home Permitting in Santa Barbara can be daunting on your own. We strongly recommend utilizing a permit specialist. It will save you time, stress, and money in the long run.
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Client Testimonials
Melody Morphew2023-12-07I cannot say enough about this company. Marty and Ben have been utterly amazing walking me through the process of trying to put in an ADU in a very unusual situation. They've had to adapt and try multiple different angles, and they were ALWAYS there within 24 hours (sometimes within minutes!) to answer questions or concerns I was having. I highly recommend Central Coast Project Planning for anything involving dealing with red tape, because these people are masters are figuring out how to get you through it. They've saved my sanity, and they made it look easy... and they always did it with a cheerful patience and determined grace. Every time I thought we were stymied, Marty and Ben came through. Honestly, if you need help with your project, I can think of no better place to go than to this wonderful company. THANK YOU, GUYS!
Barry2023-10-12Hello, I am a professor in Construction Project Management and had the opportunity to enlist Marty's help for a project that had gone a little astray. I was extremely impressed as to how Marty quickly identified the issues and sorted out the problem to get this project back on track. I would include Marty in my team anytime. He was very efficient and knowledgable and has an easy going personality which certainly helps. Thank you Marty
Javad Sani2023-09-01Very professional and highly efficient.
Mia Supple2023-03-22Professional, knowledgable, efficient! Did I say efficient?? If you want your construction project to go quickly and smoothly, look no further!!
Barbara Anderson2023-02-10I am happy to say we were very impressed with how fast, Ben and Marty organized our paperwork and submitted it to SLO county. They also kept in contact with them weekly and updated us on how the permits were coming along. Great communication! There was a couple of small hold ups, which is normal with the county, but Ben and Marty took care of the problems, and we received our building permits in a timely manner. I am so glad we hired them, it could not have gone any better……Barbara Anderson, Grover Beach Ca.
Pam Castro2023-02-09I would recommend Ben Campbell and Marty Mohamed. They stepped in and took over my project to move things forward in a few short months.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does it cost to obtain a permit? – It’s typical to budget between $40k-$50k for project design, consultants, and county/city fees.
- How long does it take to obtain a permit? – Most project are permitted within 4-6 months from start to finish.
- Can I submit for a permit myself? – In short, it is highly unlikely. The county requires a full construction document set, including scaled drawings done in a cad program, along with lots of other technical info.
- Manufactured home plans are provided with the home. What is the need for outside help? – Though the floor plan is provided by the dealer, there are many complex elements to site and structural design that require the need for specialized consultants ex. (survey, grading, drainage, erosion control, septic design, home venting, foundation design, utility design, fire access, WUI, Stair design, etc…)
- What value can CCPP offer my project? – CCPP is an expert in manufactured home permitting throughout the state of CA. Utilizing our team will save you time, money, and stress. As your project partner, we’ll work diligently from start to finish with your needs and finances in mind. The CCPP team has assisted many homeowners bring their project visions to life and look forward to working with you.
Tips for a Smooth Project
- Create a REALISTIC budget – Costs for a manufactured home project are more predictable than traditional construction. It is important to create a budget that is within your financial thresholds to avoid unnecessary stress throughout the process.
- Project Due Diligence – Before making any deposit, consult a manufactured home permitting specialist to ensure that your property, whether it’s an ADU or a primary home, can support the new home. In most cases, our clients initial goals can be achieved. However, clients may need to adjust their project gameplan as a result of varying circumstances (Ex. Financial constraints, site constraints, zoning, soil conditions, etc.) It’s important to determine these constraints early on to allow for necessary adjustments to avoid wasted time and money.
- Site Analysis – To better predict construction costs and project timelines, it is important to consider the site conditions. How will the home get power? Do you need a septic system? Does your well produce enough water? Are you in a high fire zone? What kind of foundation system do you want? Are you in a WUI zone? Do you need fire sprinklers? A manufactured home specialist will know how to answer these questions.
- Lender Consultation (If Financing is needed.) – It is important to consult with a lender in the planning stages of your project to ensure that you’ll have the means to get to the finish line. Our team works with lenders that specialize in manufactured/mobile home lending. If you need help starting this process, we’d be happy to connect you with someone that can help.
Links To Related Info
- (Similar) Manufactured Home Permit Submittal Requirements – https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building/Forms-Documents/Building-(Construction)-Forms-and-Documents/Construction-Permit-Application-Package/Manufactured-Home-Permit-Submittal-Requirements.pdf
- Floor Plans (to give you a rough idea of what’s available.) – https://www.silvercrest.com/find-manufactured-modular-home
- SB9 Lot Split Guide – https://www.centralcoastprojectplanning.com/sb9-ca-new-urban-lot-split/
- Is My Property Eligible for SB9? – https://www.centralcoastprojectplanning.com/how-to-check-if-my-property-is-sb9-eligible-slo-county/
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We help homeowners in Santa Barbara. We would be happy to help bring your project vision to life.