Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-19 § 535-X-19-.03
Manufactured Home Program
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License/Certification Manufacturer550 Dealer450 Installer200 Salesperson200 Transfer Fee30 Pre-Delivery Site Inspection100 Certificate of Training200 *New Home Shipment/Inspection Fee Manufacturer 75 New Home Sold, Leased or Leased to Purchase Retailer 0 Installer Decal 130 Training 200 Hearing Costs Bond Claims Not to Exceed 25% Man Hour Rate Litigation or dispute resolution Not to Exceed 45 Used Manufactured Homes Resale Decal 100 *Each manufacturer shall pay a shipment fee to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) for each transportable section of each new manufactured home shipped to a retailer in Alabama during the previous month. The payment will be due on the 10th of each month for the previous month’s shipments.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-19 § 535-X-19-.03 establishes a schedule of fees that participants in the manufactured housing industry must pay to operate legally in Alabama. These fees cover licensing and certification for manufacturers, dealers, installers, and salespersons, as well as inspections, training, bond claims, and resale activities. Manufacturers are specifically required to submit a per-section shipment fee to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) by the 10th of each month for homes shipped to Alabama retailers the prior month.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers involved in the manufactured housing sector in Alabama should be aware that r. 535-X-19 § 535-X-19-.03 sets out mandatory fees for every stage of the business, from dealer and installer licensing to pre-delivery site inspections and resale decals. Compliant operators in this space typically maintain current licenses and certifications, pay applicable fees on schedule, and ensure that any installer or salesperson working on their behalf holds the required credentials. Keeping records of fee payments and decals helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-19 § 535-X-19-.03, tenants and buyers of manufactured homes in Alabama benefit from a regulatory framework that requires dealers, installers, and manufacturers to be licensed and certified through the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC). If a tenant or buyer suspects that a dealer or installer did not hold proper credentials or that required inspections were skipped, they may consider contacting the AMHC directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights or consumer-protection organization for general guidance. Awareness of this fee and licensing structure can be a useful starting point when evaluating whether the parties involved in a manufactured home transaction were operating in compliance with state requirements.
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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