You should start the permitting process before you can buy a Mobile Home. Mobile homes, also called manufactured homes, are made just as well as regular houses. They are a cheaper and faster option because they are built and inspected in a factory. The house plans are provided, but the your county and city require much more info before you can get a permit.
What is the Permitting Process for a Mobile Home?
- Site Consultation
- Conceptual Site Plan (created by permit processor)
- Consultant Coordination (may include surveyor, soils engineer, civil engineer, manufactured home dealer, etc.)
- Project Submittals (Complete Construction Document Plan Set)
- Respond to county/city comments
- Project Approval! Ready to Build.
Do I need help Permitting a Mobile Home?
Mobile Home permitting can be daunting on your own. A permit processor can plan the project, draft the construction documents in CAD, and handle all the people who need to be involved. They will guide you throughout the entire process. It’s not recommended to attempt permitting yourself unless you are knowledgeable in construction, CAD, and permitting. It’s best to get help from a permit processor at the beginning to make sure everything goes well. It will save you time, stress, and money in the long run.
Need Help?
We help homeowners permit mobile homes throughout California. We would be happy to help bring your project vision to life.
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.
- Mobile 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 mobile home permitting throughout the state of CA. Our goal is to be your project partner and get it permitted both quickly and economically. The team has assisted many homeowners bring their project vision to life. CCPP will guide you from start to finish.
Each project will have varying differences in design and costs. Contact CCPP for a more accurate budget specific to your project.
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.
Tips for a Smooth Project
- Create a budget – Costs for a mobile home project are more predictable than traditional construction. Plan ahead before placing a deposit!
- 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, the construction of mobile homes is faster than the permit approvals.
- 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? Do you need fire sprinklers? A manufactured home specialist will know how to answer these questions.
Links To Related Info
- HCD: California Manufactured and Mobile Homes – https://www.hcd.ca.gov/manufactured-and-mobilehomes
- 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
- 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/
Need Help?
We help homeowners permit mobile homes throughout California. We would be happy to help bring your project vision to life.