FAQs • Lyon County • CivicEngage

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Building - Manufactured Homes

1. Are there age restrictions on Mobile Homes in Lyon County?: A MH manufactured more than 15 years prior cannot be brought into Lyon County for installation. A MH currently installed and occupied as a residence may be relocated with a permit w/o age restriction. A MH less than 15 years old may be installed under permit on a property that has zoning with a “T” overlay. A “double-wide” MH less than 5 years old may be installed on any build-able residential parcel that does not involve deed restrictions. See our information website and contact the Building Dept. for a complete review of requirements and regulations. Link to Information and Applications

2. Can I build an addition to my manufactured home?: Additions may be permitted by Lyon County as long as they do not use the MH for any structural support, interfere with required egress including bedroom windows or in any way alter the structure of the MH. Otherwise the plans must first be approved by the NV Divsn. of Manufactured Housing (see www.mhd.state.nv.us) prior to applying for a county building permit. Non-permitted additions or modifications to a MH can impair future financing and sales of the residence. Link to NV MH Website

3. What are the requirements to convert my MH from personal property to real property?: With some exceptions all MH installed in Lyon County following July 1, 1998, must be converted to real property. A permit from the Building Dept. must be obtained to convert a MH to real property. Basically the MH must be lawfully installed on and affixed (tied down to footings, etc) to the property with tongues and axles removed as verified by an inspector. The permit application and County staff will provide a complete explanation of the process (as well as the exceptions).

4. Why can’t I get electric power approved to set up my MH?: NRS 489.251 prohibits connecting or activating utility systems to a MH prior to receiving an inspection and either a Certificate of Installation or equivalent authorization from NV Divsn. of MH. Link to NRS 489.251