What Permits Do You Need to Place a Mobile Home in Texas?
A real permit is legally required — here's what it involves, and why you don't have to navigate it alone.
Placing a manufactured home in Texas isn't a paperwork-free process — a permit from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is legally required before installation. Here's what that actually involves.
The real requirements
- TDHCA permit required. No home can be installed without one.
- Licensed installer only. By Texas law, no one may install a manufactured or mobile home except an installer licensed by TDHCA's Manufactured Housing Division.
- Inspection required. Installers report every installation and pay for an inspection to confirm compliance with state regulations.
- 2-year warranty. All installations carry a two-year warranty by law.
You don't have to manage this yourself. We handle the permit process for placing your home on your property as part of our setup service — see our full setup guide for the complete process.
Why the licensed-installer rule matters
Because installation must legally go through a TDHCA-licensed installer, it's worth confirming licensing status before working with anyone in the industry — TDHCA maintains a public database for exactly this. Buying through a licensed retailer, like ours (RBI 37928), keeps this off your plate entirely since installation is coordinated through licensed channels from the start.
What this means for your timeline
Permit approval and installer scheduling are part of why delivery timing varies — most homes still deliver in 30-90 days from signing, but a site needing more permit/inspection lead time can push toward the longer end of that window.
FAQ
Do I need a permit to place a mobile home in Texas?
Yes — a TDHCA permit is legally required before installation, regardless of whether the home is new, repo, or used.
Can I install the home myself to save money?
No — Texas law requires installation to be performed by an installer licensed through TDHCA's Manufactured Housing Division.
Do I have to handle the permit process myself?
No — we handle the permit process for placing your home on your property as part of our setup service.
Is there a warranty on the installation itself?
Yes — all installations carry a two-year warranty under Texas regulations.
Ready to get started?
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