Nevada Mobile Home Park Closure: Relocation Assistance Guide

If your mobile home park in Nevada is closing, it can be stressful to know what to expect. Nevada law provides important protections to renters and manufactured home owners, including special relocation assistance. Understanding your rights—and the support available from the state—can help you navigate this transition with confidence.

What Happens When a Nevada Mobile Home Park Closes?

When a mobile home park owner decides to close or convert the land to another use in Nevada, state law requires them to follow specific procedures. These procedures are meant to protect tenants and mobile home owners from sudden displacement and financial hardship. Park owners must give official advance notice, offer relocation assistance under certain circumstances, and work with the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division to ensure a fair process.

Your Rights: Notice and Relocation Assistance

Nevada law mandates that if a mobile home park is closing, the landlord must provide written notice at least 180 days before the closure date. This gives residents time to plan their next steps.

• Notice Requirements: Official written notice delivered at least 180 days ahead of park closure or conversion.
  Landlords must use a specific form for this notice. See the Manufactured Housing: Park Closure Notice.
• Relocation Assistance: Eligibility for financial assistance depends on whether you own or rent your manufactured home and on your ability to move the home.
  The landlord must also notify the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division, which oversees tenant-landlord issues for mobile homes. Contact the Manufactured Housing Division.

Who Is Eligible for Relocation Assistance?

According to Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118B, relocation assistance is available to certain residents facing park closure:

• Owners of Manufactured/Mobile Homes: If you cannot sell or move your mobile home due to park closure, you may qualify for financial compensation.
• Tenants of Rental Mobile Homes: If you rent your mobile or manufactured home, you may receive reimbursement for relocation or housing costs for up to 12 months.

The amount and type of assistance depends on the situation. Assistance may include moving costs or, in some cases, a buyout of the mobile home if it's too old or difficult to relocate.

Important Forms for Relocation Assistance

Applying for relocation help in Nevada involves several official forms. Here are the key forms you should know and how to use them:

• Manufactured Home Community Closure Notice (no number):
  This notice is required by the landlord to inform residents about park closure and is your official proof of eligibility for assistance.
  How to use: Keep this notice for your records. If you have not received it, request it from your landlord or contact the Manufactured Housing Division.
  View the official closure notice form.
• Application for Manufactured Home Relocation Assistance (no number):
  This is the official application to request moving or buyout assistance. Submit it to the Manufactured Housing Division.
  Example: If you receive the 180-day park closure notice and cannot afford to move your home, fill out this application to seek help.
  Download the application and find instructions here.

The Nevada Homeowner Relocation Assistance Program provides step-by-step instructions and a list of required documents.

Which Agency Handles Mobile Home Park Closure Issues?

The Nevada Manufactured Housing Division is the official state body overseeing mobile and manufactured housing tenancy matters, including relocation assistance. They provide guidance, accept applications, and enforce regulations under the NRS Chapter 118B: Landlord and Tenant—Manufactured Home Parks.

Action Steps: What Should Nevada Mobile Home Park Residents Do?

If you receive notice of park closure or conversion:

• Review the written closure notice for key dates and contacts.
• Contact the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division for help.
• Gather documentation (lease, closure notice, home title, moving estimates).
• Complete and submit the official Application for Relocation Assistance.
• Follow through on any additional information requests from the Division.

The Manufactured Housing Division offers support with forms, appeals, and housing questions during this process.

FAQ: Nevada Mobile Home Park Closure and Relocation

1. What notice am I entitled to if my Nevada mobile home park is closing?
   By Nevada law, residents must receive at least 180 days written notice before the park closes.
2. Who qualifies for relocation assistance in Nevada?
   Mobile home owners unable to move or sell their homes, and renters of manufactured homes who will be displaced, may be eligible for financial assistance.
3. Where can I get the official forms to request relocation assistance?
   Official forms are available from the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division Forms page.
4. Can my landlord help me with moving costs?
   In many cases, landlords must contribute to relocation expenses or buy out mobile homes that cannot be moved. The exact amount depends on state law and your circumstances.
5. Who can I contact for help with park closure notices or disputes?
   You can contact the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division for guidance or to file a complaint.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways for Nevada Mobile Home Residents

• Nevada requires 180 days' written notice before a mobile home park can close or convert.
• Relocation assistance and financial help are available for eligible residents.
• Use official forms and state resources to protect your rights during this process.

Staying informed and acting promptly can help mobile home park residents in Nevada minimize disruption and secure needed assistance if their community faces closure.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Nevada Manufactured Housing Division: Main state agency for manufactured housing park closures and tenant-landlord issues
• Forms and Applications: Find closure notices and relocation assistance forms
• Homeowner Relocation Assistance Program: Step-by-step resources and program FAQs
• Tenant Hotline: 1-800-432-4210 (Manufactured Housing Division)

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1. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118B: Landlord and Tenant – Manufactured Home Parks
2. Nevada Manufactured Housing Division (State Official Agency)
3. Nevada Homeowner Relocation Assistance Program
4. Nevada Manufactured Housing Division Forms Page

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