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Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Department

Code Enforcement Tip of the Month
July 2009

Residential Property Maintenance
-Manufactured Homes-

A study conducted in 1999 estimated, at the time, there were more than 62,000 mobile homes in Hillsborough County, a number that has certainly grown over the last 10 years.  Manufacturer housing, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, offers an inexpensive alterative to conventionally built homes. Legally, these homes may only be set up within certain zoning districts and under a particular set of circumstances from a Code Enforcement point of view.

Q. Are manufactured homes safe?

In most situations a manufactured home that is properly set up and maintained is a safe and secure alternative to conventionally built homes. Manufactured homes are not considered to be a safe haven in high wind events such as hurricanes or tornados. Even when not located in an evacuation zone manufactured homes should be vacated during these dangerous storms.

Q.Is a permit required for the installation of a manufactured home?

Yes. A permit for the installation of a manufactured home can be obtained from the Development Services Division of the Hillsborough County Planning and Growth Management Department. It should also be noted that only a licensed installer may perform the setup of a manufactured home.

Q.Is there a limit to the number of manufactured homes I can have on my property?

Outside of a designated manufactured home park, these dwelling are considered the same as any other dwelling in calculating the allowable density. Only one dwelling is permitted per lot unless otherwise permitted. (i.e. accessory dwellings, medical hardships etc…)

Q.Can a manufactured home be used as an accessory dwelling?

Yes, but only in those zoning districts where manufactured homes would be allowed as a primary dwelling. Any dwelling used as an accessory dwelling would be required to conform to the conditions for accessory dwellings outlined in section 6.11.02 of Hillsborough County’s Land Development Code.

Q.Are manufactured homes and recreational vehicles the same thing?

No. Recreational vehicles are regulated separately in the Hillsborough County Land Development Code. Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be lived in, nor have hook-up to utilities while parked or stored on, otherwise attached or moored to a residential lot.

How do I report a violation?
Reporting problems can be done in several ways including:

  • Logging on to www.hillsboroughcounty.org/hcce and then clicking on the Online Services link on the left side of the page
  • Calling (813) 274-6600 during normal business hours
  • Calling (813) 272-5900 seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Visiting 10119 Windhorst Rd., Tampa, FL 33619
  • Visiting 410 S.E. 30th St., Ruskin, FL 33570

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