Manufactured Homes

• Surrender title to ADOT & record “Affidavit of Affixture”.
• Landowner & manufactured homeowner must be the same.
• A manufactured home valued using manufacture’s list price less depreciation.
• Notice of Value for manufactured home & land sent once per year tax bill includes both land & manufactured home.
• The value is shown under “Land, buildings, etc.” on the real estate tax bill.
• Pay property taxes in two installments (October & March) if tax bill is over $100.
• Based on the current tax rate.

• Title from ADOT
• Landowner & manufactured homeowner must be the same.
• A manufactured home valued using manufacture’s list price less depreciation.
• Notice of Value for manufactured home & land sent once per year tax bill includes both land & manufactured home.
• The value is shown under “Personal Property” on the real estate tax bill.
• Pay property taxes in two installments (October & March) if the tax bill is over $100.
• Based on the current tax rate.

• Title from ADOT
• The land Owner and the manufactured homeowner can be different.
• A manufactured home valued using the manufacture’s list price less depreciation.
• Notice of Value for the Manufactured home sent each year – real property tax bill send separately.
• The value is shown on the Notice of Value & personal property tax bill.
• Pay property taxes in two installments (October & March) if the tax bill is over $100.00.
• Based on the current tax rate.

Date of Arrival/Departure: Provide the date that the tenant arrived followed by (A), or the date that the tenant departed followed by (D). Only tenants staying longer than 30 days are required to be reported. (9/21/2014 (A) or 10/27/2014 (D)

Name: The titled/registered owners FIRST and LAST name. If the unit is a rental, we still only need to know the registered owners name. For tax purposes, please indicate any rentals by putting (R) next to the owners’ name. (Doe, Jane (R), Jane Doe)

Mailing Address: The mailing address where the registered owner receives mail.
(123 Our Place, Yourtown, AZ 12345)

Space: Indicate the space number where the mobile home/trailer is located. If the space is vacant, please include that space number and put “VACANT” on the owner name line. (#42 or #A-35)

Serial/VIN Number or License Plate Info: Provide the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for the mobile home/trailer.
(CAVAZLP1234567U&X or B1234567)

NOTE: If the vehicle has a license plate, please give 1) The State in which the plate was issued; 2) The Plate Number; and 3) The Month and Year the tag expires. (AZ Y12345 6/15 or CA 1B324A7 5/12)

Make: Give the Make/Model of the mobile home/trailer.
(FLEETWOOD BROADMORE or COACHMEN CITATION or HYLINE)

Size: Give the size of the mobile home/trailer. (8x31 or 24x60)

Year: Give the year that the mobile home/trailer was manufactured. (2004 or 06)

Please feel to contact me at 928.753.0703 x #4188 if you have any questions.

The following requirements are from Motor Vehicle Department. These steps must be followed when requesting a new title on a mobile home that was previously affixed.

1. Provide a copy of the Affidavit of Affixture. If a lienholder is listed on the Affixture, a lien release will need to be provided.
2. If you are not the owner listed on the Affixture, bring A Copy of your Deed that lists you as the owner of the property.
3. You will need to provide all applicable Lien Releases and/or Security Agreements to MVD.
4. An Affidavit of Removal form must be obtained from the Mohave County Assessor’s Office. The document must be completed and recorded in the Mohave County Recorder’s Office.
5. All taxes must be paid in the Mohave County Treasurer’s Office. A Statement of Taxes Due showing a zero balance will need to be provided.
6. A 504 Tax Clearance must be obtained from the Mohave County Assessor’s Office if the home is to be moved.
7. If the unit has been sold, you will need to provide the new owner with a
   notarized Bill of Sale.
8. You must bring all necessary documents to your local MVD office.

If you have any questions regarding this process, or the documents required, please contact your local MVD office, or email their Mobile Home Support team at mobilehomesupport@azdot.gov

An Affidavit of Affixture must be filled out and recorded in order to classify the mobile home as a legal piece of real estate.

You will need either the original title(s) or the original Manufacturers Certificate of Origin in order to complete this process.

If the title(s) to the mobile home is not in your name, or there is no record of a title, you will need to contact Motor Vehicle Department to inquire about getting a Bonded Title.

If you have a loan on your mobile home and your lender has your original documents, you will need to contact them to see if they will release the documents in order for you to do the affixture.

Please use the following instructions to complete the document.

PROPERTY OWNER / AGENT

In the top left corner, put the name and mailing address where you would like the original document to be mailed back to after recording.

Enter the County where the mobile home is located.

Enter the legal description of the property. (Usually the legal description of the property can be found on the last recorded deed)

Enter the parcel number of the property.

If the mobile home has billed on a separate personal property account, check the appropriate box and put the Account Number/Taxpayer Id Number. Enter the name and mailing address where the last Personal Property tax bill was sent. Enter the location of the mobile home when it was last taxed. If the mobile home has not billed on a separate personal property account, check the appropriate box, and leave the section blank.

The Sellers name, mailing address, and signature goes on the left side. If there is no seller involved, leave this section blank.

The Buyer/Owner name, current mailing address, and notarized signature go on the right side.

DO NOT FILL OUT ANY INFORMATION BEYOND THIS POINT

MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT

You must submit your documents to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

In person: You may visit your local MVD office for assistance with submitting your documents to ADOT. Bring the completed affixture form, the original mobile home ownership documents, and any other documents that may be required. Once the information has been reviewed and approved you will receive the ADOT Receipt for Surrendered Mobile Home Documents by mail or e-mail.

By Mail: Mail a copy of the completed affixture form, the original mobile home ownership
documents, and any other documents that may be required to:

Mobile Home Support Unit
Maildrop 548M
PO Box 2100
Phoenix AZ 85001

Please include your mailing address. You may provide a self-addressed envelope or Fed-Ex label. The ADOT Receipt for Surrendered Mobile Home Documents will be mailed to you.

NOTE: Proof that there are no delinquent taxes owing on the home may be required prior to ADOT issuing the Receipt for Surrendered Mobile Home Documents. A Statement of Taxes Due is available from the county Treasurer’s office for the Parcel Number or Tax Id Number the home is billed on.

If you have questions regarding this process you can e-mail the ADOT mobile home support team at mobilehomesupport@azdot.gov

An Affidavit of Removal must be recorded when an Affixed mobile home is to be moved to another location, or demolished on site. (A Removal is NOT required for mobile homes that are “ATTACHED”)

A copy of the Affidavit of Affixture will need to be obtained from the Mohave County Recorder’s Office in order to complete the Affidavit of Removal. (see contact information)

The following information is required to fill out the Affidavit of Removal, and is
found on the Affidavit of Affixture:

• Book/Page or Fee Number of Affixture
• Date Affixture was recorded
• Parcel Number
• Legal Description
• Mobile Home Year, Make/Model, Size, List Price, and VIN Number

If it is unknown at the time exactly when the mobile home is to be moved, use an estimate/approximate date.

If it is unknown at the time exactly where the mobile home is to be moved to, put “UNKNOWN”.

The document must be signed, notarized, and recorded in the Mohave County Recorder’s Office.

The Affidavit of Removal must be recorded prior to issuing a 504 Mobile Home Moving Permit if the home is being moved to another location.

A copy of the Affidavit of Removal and the Affidavit of Affixture need to be provided to Motor Vehicle Department if the mobile home is going to be re-titled.