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Manufactured Home Registration

General Manufactured Home Information

The registration of manufactured homes is governed according to Title 40 Chapter 12, Section 255 of the Code of Alabama 1975. Manufactured homes must be registered within 30 calendar days from the date of sale or completion of the manufactured home’s setup. Failure to comply with state law could result in the issuance of a penalty of $10 as well as a citation fee of $15. Homeowners who fail to obtain and/or correctly display a manufactured home decal, if found guilty in court, can be fined up to $50.00 and/or sentenced up to six (6) months in the county jail under Section 40-12-255.

Registration decals for manufactured homes must be purchased annually. The time and place to obtain a decal depends on whether the manufactured home qualifies to be assessed for property tax purposes via the Tax Assessor’s Office or will be registered via the Tuscaloosa County License Commission.

 

Registration of Manufactured Homes with The Tax Assessor’s Office

Under certain circumstances, manufactured homes that have been set up on property owned by the manufactured home owner may be assessed as real property to qualify for a “homestead exemption” of certain property tax. These manufactured homes will renew based on the timeframe for property tax payment. For additional information on assessing a manufactured home as real property or filing for homestead exemptions, contact the Tuscaloosa County Tax Assessor’s Office at (205) 464-8240 or assessor2@tuscco.com.

 

Registration of Manufactured Homes with The License Commission

Manufactured homes are generally registered with the Tuscaloosa County License Commission if the manufactured home is in a different name than the land or if the owner is renting the manufactured home to a tenant. Manufactured homes registered through the License Commission expire September 30 of each year and must be renewed between October 1 and November 30.

 

Registering a Manufactured Home Through the License Commission

If the manufactured home is model year 1999 or older, only the bill of sale is required. If the manufactured home is model year 2000 or newer, a title, manufacturer’s statement/certificate of origin or an application for an Alabama Certificate of Title processed by an approved designated agent is required. A bill of sale is also required. Photo identification (driver license or non-driver ID) must also be presented.

Manufactured home titles cost $23 for each side or section. Each side of a manufactured home is titled separately. For example, a single wide manufactured home has only one section and has only one title. However, a double wide manufactured home has two sections, so a double wide manufactured home will have two separate titles. Replacement titles for manufactured homes cost $18 for each section.

Sales tax for manufactured homes is set at 2% and must be collected for all manufactured home purchases. If the manufactured home was purchased from a dealer and the bill of sale shows that sufficient sales tax was collected, then no sales tax will be due at the time of the manufactured home’s registration. However, if no sales tax was collected, or if not enough was collected, sales tax must be paid in full at the time of the manufactured home’s registration.

 

Manufactured Home Fee Schedule

Manufactured home registration fees are based on the age of the manufactured home and the class type.

Class Descriptions

Class
Description
A
Owner-Occupied Single-Wide
B
Owner-Occupied Double-Wide or Larger
C
Commercial Single-Wide (Rental)
D
Commercial Double-Wide or Larger (Rental)

Yearly Registration Fees*

Class
1-9 Years Old
10-19 Years Old
20 Plus Years Old
A
$29
$23
$17
B
$53
$41
$29
C
$53
$41
$29
D
$101
$77
$53

* Prices include a $5 issuance fee for each decal issued for the current year.

Manufactured Homes Exemptions

A person may qualify for an exemption on a manufactured home registration IF that person owns the manufactured home AND lives in it AND is either 65 years old or older OR is totally disabled.

Remember: Each person must claim the exemption every year at the time the registration is renewed. Eligible individuals must be prepared to show proof of eligibility for the exemption each year.

A person can use a driver license, non-driver ID card, birth certificate, passport, etc. as proof of meeting the age requirement.
To prove total disability, a certificate of disability from the Social Security Administration OR certification from Veterans Affairs OR certification from two physicians licensed to practice in Alabama is required. Having disability access parking license plates or placards does not qualify as proof of total disability.

If you have questions regarding manufactured home registrations, please feel free to contact the License Office by phone at (205) 464-8233 or by email at businesslicense@tuscco.com.

Disclaimer: This information is not all-inclusive and is only meant to provide general information regarding licensing and registration requirements in Tuscaloosa County. Please note that changes in the law and directives from the Alabama Department of Revenue can alter, negate, or compound the requirements contained herein.

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About Leigh Ann Fair

Leigh Ann Fair is a Tuscaloosa County native and grew up in Northport. She graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School and The University of Alabama. Leigh Ann resides in Ralph with her husband, Kevin and their two rescue pets.

Leigh Ann began working in the Tax Assessor’s Office in 2003 and served for 16 years before being elected Tax Assessor in 2018. In addition to overseeing the Tax Assessor’s Office, Leigh Ann is also a senior instructor for Auburn’s Government and Economic Development Institute. After receiving her Alabama Certified Appraiser certification, in 2010, she knew instructing would be a way to assist others in reaching their goals of being a certified business personal property appraiser. Leigh Ann continues to maintain a desire to learn and, in 2022, earned the designation of Alabama Certified Tax Administrator.

Professional/community involvements include being an active member of the Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, active member, past president, and Honorary Lifetime Member recipient, of the Alabama Association of Assessing Officials, 2021 Leadership Tuscaloosa Graduate, active member and past president of Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa and active member, former hospitality chairperson at The Word Community Church.