Florida Mobile Home Park Closure: Relocation Help for Renters

If you rent or own a mobile home and rent a lot in Florida, you may face sudden stress if your mobile home park is closing. Knowing your rights to relocation assistance and the next steps will help you make informed choices. This guide explains Florida mobile/manufactured housing law and government resources for renters when a park is closing.

What Happens When a Mobile Home Park Announces Closure?

In Florida, if a landowner wants to change the use of a mobile home park—such as selling the land for development—they must give renters and homeowners advance notice. The main law covering these rights is the Florida Mobile Home Act (Florida Statutes Chapter 723).^[1]

Required Notice

• The park owner must give at least 6 months' written notice before eviction for a change in land use.
• All residents must receive the notice, which must include information about possible relocation assistance.

This advance warning gives you time to plan, seek legal advice, and apply for any available help.

Florida's Relocation Assistance for Mobile Home Owners and Renters

The Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation (FMHRC) oversees relocation support for eligible residents who must move out due to park closure or change of use.^[2]

Who Qualifies for Assistance?

• The home must be your primary residence in Florida.
• You must rent the lot in a park that is closing or converting to another use.
• Your move must be required due to the park's official closure notice.

Renters who do not own their home but lease a mobile home from someone else may not be eligible for every assistance type, but may find help with housing search or other local resources.

How Florida's Relocation Assistance Program Works

• Eligible homeowners can receive up to $6,000 for relocating a single-section home or $9,000 for a multi-section home.
• These funds help cover the actual moving costs or, if you abandon the home, partial compensation for leaving it in place.
• Funds are paid directly to licensed movers, and you must follow all application processes.

Key Form: Mobile Home Owner Relocation Application

• Form Name: Homeowner Application for Assistance (No official form number)
• When/How to Use: If you own and live in a mobile home in a park facing closure, complete and submit this form. Include your notice of eviction for park closure and a copy of your title or lease.
• Download the FMHRC Homeowner Application for Relocation Assistance

Send completed applications to the address or email listed on the form, following all instructions to avoid processing delays.

Other Important Actions

• Keep copies of your closure notice, lease, and communication with park management.
• If renting the home from someone else, talk to your landlord—the home owner—for coordinated next steps.
• Check local city or county housing resources for additional support on moving or emergency housing.

Your Rights and Where to Get Help

The Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes regulates park closures and tenant-landlord disputes in Florida. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may submit a written complaint to this division.^[3]

• Florida Statutes Chapter 723 governs all landlord and tenant rights for mobile home parks. Read the full legislation here.
• Find complaint instructions and online submission at the official DBPR complaints page.

1. What notice must park owners give before closing a Florida mobile home park?
   They must provide at least six months' written notice to all residents before any eviction for a change in land use.
2. How much relocation assistance can I get in Florida?
   If eligible, you may receive up to $6,000 (single-section) or $9,000 (multi-section) for moving your home, paid to the mover.
3. What if I rent a mobile home instead of owning it?
   Relocation help is mainly for mobile home owners, but local renters' resources may offer guidance or emergency housing leads.
4. What official form do I use for relocation aid?
   Submit the FMHRC Homeowner Application for Relocation Assistance with required documents.
5. Who manages mobile home park issues in Florida?
   The Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes is the official agency for complaints and questions.

Summary: What Florida Renters Need to Know

• Mobile home park owners must give at least six months' notice before closure.
• If you own your home, check if you're eligible for state relocation financial help.
• Contact the FMHRC or the state's Division for questions, or to file complaints if rights are not upheld.

Being proactive when a park closes gives you more time and options. Start your relocation application early if eligible.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (regulatory agency)
• FMHRC (Relocation Assistance Program)
• Florida Law Help (free or low-cost legal guidance for renters)
• Complaint Submission Portal (to report issues with parks, owners, or managers)

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1. Florida Statutes Chapter 723 – Mobile Home Park Lot Tenancies
2. Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation (FMHRC) information
3. Florida Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes – Park Closure Process

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