Want to add a manufactured home to land in Southern Oregon?

Manufactured homes, or mobile homes, are a popular housing option in Southern Oregon. They are affordable, energy-efficient, and can be customized to meet the homeowner’s needs. And our region is filled with available parcels of lands with wide open borders and beautiful views. However, zoning regulations can impact where and if you can add a manufactured home to land. Our team at Richard Stevens & Associates has the expertise you need to determine how land use regulations may impact your ability to use your parcel of land.

Basic Legal Requirements

If you’re considering adding a manufactured home to land in Oregon, you must comply with federal and state laws and local rules and regulations. The Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Advisory Board oversees the installation and use of manufactured homes in the state. The board is responsible for developing and enforcing regulations that ensure the safety and quality of manufactured homes.

Zoning Regulations

Zoning regulations govern how land can be used in a particular area. These regulations can impact where and if you can add a manufactured home to a parcel of land.

In Southern Oregon, zoning regulations vary depending on the county and the zone. For example, a guest house in Jackson County is considered a dwelling. The parcel size must be large enough for the zone to allow two dwellings. Using the Rural Residential (RR-5) zone, a second dwelling unit is permitted on parcels that are 5 acres or larger. However, the second dwelling unit must meet certain requirements, such as a separate entrance and kitchen. 

Further north in Portland, the Manufactured Dwelling Parks (MDP) zoning project establishes a new residential multi-dwelling base zone specifically for manufactured homes. The MDP zone allows for the development of manufactured dwelling parks, which are communities of manufactured homes designed to be permanent.

Regulatory Barriers

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, regulatory barriers are a key obstacle to the placement of manufactured homes. These barriers include permitting requirements, fire codes, and zoning codes. In some cases, zoning regulations can be so restrictive that placing a manufactured home on a parcel of land is impossible.

Know the land use regulations before you plan to add a manufactured home to land in Southern Oregon.

Zoning regulations can impact where and if you can add a manufactured home to land in Southern Oregon. Researching the zoning regulations in your area before purchasing a manufactured home is important. Working with our team at Richard Stevens & Associates will make navigating the regulations and selecting a suitable location for your home. easier.  Contact us today to get started.