Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mobile Home Parks

Question:
Have any communities in the state had success in negotiating mobile home park standards that are higher than those mandated by the State Mobile Home Park Commission? In particular, I am interested in standards as they relate to park layout (i.e. lot sizes, open space, etc.), aesthetics (landscaping, etc.), and fair share taxation (i.e. payment-in-lieu of taxes).

Answer:
This is an issue facing many Michigan communities now. We do not have a great deal of available information and we would appreciate having copies of any ordinances, policies or negotiated agreements other communities have found to be useful. We do have copies of the ordinances from Niles, Wayland, and Dearborn Heights as well as copies of the Mobile Home Commission Act and Other Related Statutes and Mobile Home Commission Rules and the court ordered agreement from Pennfield Charter Township.