FAQs • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage

What is the procedure to have electricity turned on?: Once a permit is obtained and a final inspection has been performed, the inspector will direct staff to contact the servicing utility company with a clearance number to initiate this process.

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Planning & Development - Manufactured Housing

1. Where can I place a manufactured home?: Any rural or residential lot in the unincorporated area of the county may be issued a development permit for the placement of one single-wide or multi-sectional manufactured home built after June 15, 1976. The unit must be on a permanent foundation system, which means either on a slab/stem wall foundation or on a state approved system. Re-roofing, re-siding and structural additions must conform to the Maricopa County Comprehensive Building Code. Manufactured homes are also permitted in a mobile home park.

2. What is the procedure for developing a mobile home park?: Mobile Home Parks are allowed in the R-5 Multiple Family Residential Zoning Districts and must adhere to the standards outlined in Section 1203 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinancy (PDF).

3. Where can I put my manufactured home?: A multi-sectional manufactured home can be placed in any location in which a site-built home is permitted. A single wide mobile home can also be placed in any location in which a site-built home is permitted, in a mobile home subdivision, or in a mobile home park. All that is needed is a development permit.

4. How do I contact the State Office that regulates mobile and manufactured homes?: Contact the State Office by visiting the Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety website.
Fire, Building and Life Safety website.

5. What is the procedure to have electricity turned on?: Once a permit is obtained and a final inspection has been performed, the inspector will direct staff to contact the servicing utility company with a clearance number to initiate this process.