Manufactured housing (mobile homes) is also personal property unless the owners file an affidavit affixing the unit to their real estate. Property taxes in Arizona are imposed on both real and personal property.
Generally, a license issued by the Office of Administration of the Arizona Department of Housing (“ADOH”) is required to act as a broker or salesperson in the sale of manufactured homes, mobile homes and factory-built buildings (also known as modular) and subassemblies.
What documents do you need to transfer a mobile home? A signed bill of sale or mobile home title, a complete and signed title application, and any other documents that support your transfer.
A manufactured home can only be set-up (installed) by a State licensed installer. All building and installation permits are to be submitted using this portal. Make sure to upload your building plans, plot plan sketch, and power of attorney forms so that your submission is not rejected.
Residential rental property must be registered with the County Assessor ing to Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-1902). The intent of this law is to maintain an accurate record of rental properties so that towns, cities and the county can enforce laws about slums and blight in rental properties.
An Affidavit of Affixture changes the status of a manufactured/mobile home from personal property to real property. In order to affix a manufactured/mobile home an Affidavit of Affixture must be filed in the county where the manufactured/mobile home is located.
The minimum paperwork required for a mobile home title transfer in Arizona is: Manufactured home title. Tax clearance letter. Notarized bill of sale.
Unlike traditional home sales, where the land typically plays a significant role in the property's value, mobile homes can be sold independently, offering a different dynamic to both sellers and buyers. This niche market requires a distinct approach, as the usual rules of real estate transactions don't always apply.