Easiest Way to Determine if MHP on Public or Private Utilities

[Keith Meyer]

I’m looking to get recommendations on the easiest way to filter/screen off-market mobile home parks to determine if they are on private utilities (well and septic) versus public utilities.

I don’t see this information typically listed in available MHP directories such as MHVillage or MHP Store. Is there a way to get this information through public records searches? Does a service such as Parlay 2.0 have this information included?

Any assistance is much appreciated.

[Gulliver R.]

yes, some state websites have this as public information. Go to the state website, look for the mobile home park directory, drill down to the county level, a list of all the MHPs should be there and will list if it’s public water/ sewer. 

I know for sure Indiana does this because I did that for my MHP before I bought it. 

You can also email the seller and broker. When they email you back saying it’s city water and city sewer that’s a written statement you have on record. They wouldn’t be dumb enough to lie via email. Plus you can check county tax records of the MHP in question and it will usually say if it’s on City w/s or not. 

Hope that helps!

G