Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.04
Manufactured Housing Units That Shall Not Be Transported
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The following manufactured housing units shall not be transported into Alabama unless the transporter has obtained a letter of exception from the AMHC: (a) Any manufactured home manufactured before June 15, 1976; (b) Any pre-HUD manufactured home; (c) Any manufactured housing unit without a valid HUD label; and, (d) Any manufactured housing unit set out in Section 535-X-12-.04(5) and (6) as not to be transported into Alabama, that is: 1. Any manufactured housing unit that does not have a HUD label indicating federal construction and safety standards were met during construction; 2. Any manufactured housing unit that has been altered structurally from the manufacturer’s design approval plan; 3. Any manufactured housing unit that has been damaged by flood, wind, and/or fire; 4. Any manufactured housing unit that has been denied siting in another State for reasons other than the federal zone requirements for wind, thermal, and/or roof load protection.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.04 establishes categories of manufactured housing units that are barred from being transported into Alabama without a letter of exception from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC). The prohibition covers homes built before June 15, 1976, homes lacking a valid HUD label, homes that have been structurally altered from their approved design, and homes damaged by flood, wind, or fire, among others. A unit that has been denied siting in another state for reasons unrelated to federal wind, thermal, or roof load zone requirements is also included in the restricted categories.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and transporters involved in moving manufactured housing into Alabama should be aware that § 535-X-12T-.04 requires a letter of exception from the AMHC before any restricted unit may be transported into the state. Compliant operators generally verify that each unit carries a valid HUD label, has not been structurally altered from its manufacturer's design approval plan, and has not sustained flood, wind, or fire damage prior to arranging transport. Maintaining documentation of a unit's construction date, HUD label status, and condition history is a practice commonly associated with smooth compliance under this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants considering a manufactured home in Alabama may find it useful to know that § 535-X-12T-.04 restricts which units can legally be transported into the state, including homes built before June 15, 1976 or those lacking a valid HUD label. If a tenant has concerns that a home they occupy or are being offered was transported into Alabama in violation of this rule, they may consider reaching out to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) to understand the complaint or inquiry process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing law can also help explain what options may be available when a unit's compliance status is in question.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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