MHPs: Subdividing Lots in NV

[April Eilers]

Hi All, we own a 17-space MHP in Hawthorne, NV. We are looking to sell the park and have had several prospective buyers inquire about the possibility of subdividing the lots to increase the number of spaces. How would we go about determining whether or not this would be feasible? Thanks! :)

[Andrew Thomas]

I'm sure others with more experience will chime in, but the first thing I would check is your local codes / zoning. If these helpful governmental agents are not on your side, it will be a costly uphill battle. For example, is your MHP actually zoned as a "mobile home park"? 

A small park I looked at purchasing has been a MHP for 30+ years. However, all this time, it has been zoned agricultural. The planning department will not allow any homes to be brought in unless the property is re-zoned. Additionally, any homes brought in must meet specific architectural restrictions (5/12 or greater roof pitch, certain minimum square footage larger than most older singlewides, etc).

This has had the "(un)intended consequence" of the owner not being able to sell the park, not being able to refill empty lots, diminished value, etc.