Manufactured Homes
Manufactured Homes

Manufactured Home Taxation

Manufactured homes are taxed in 3 different ways and are different but similar to real estate. Manufactured homes use to be able to be taxed like personal property and were taxed based on the most recent sale. The law was changed so that they are now taxed like real estate, where a value is placed on them. Manufactured homes can be taxed as real estate if the owner of the home and land are the same. Manufactured homes are also taxed as current year unlike real estate that is taxed a year behind.

Surrendering a Manufactured Home Title to Real Estate

  1. Please note that the manufactured home title must display the same owner name as the real estate records before the title can be accepted for transfer. 
  2. All Liens must be discharged on the front of the title. 
  3. All Taxes must be paid in full to the Putnam County Treasurer and have the stamp on the title from them. 
  4. Present Title to the Putnam County Auditor along with the Parcel Number and Address.

Instructions on how to transfer a Manufactured Home Title

  1. Have the title properly signed and notarized.
  2. Take the title to the Treasurer’s Office in the county where the yearly taxes are collected. Here you will need to pay any outstanding taxes and obtain an official tax stamp on the front of the title.
  3. Take the title to the Auditor’s office. Here you will fill out the forms needed to transfer the mobile home. You will also pay a transfer fee of 50 cents, and a conveyance fee of $4.00 per thousand of sale price. They will also stamp the front of the title.
  4. Take the title that has the 2 (two) official stamps to the Title Department. Here you will pay for your title fees and obtain a mobile home title in your name. 

Instructions on how to transfer a Manufactured Home Title when the owner is deceased
Please contact the Probate Office to get the information that is needed to present to the Auditor's Office. 419-523-3012

Moving A Manufactured Home

The cost of the County Auditor’s Relocation Notice is only $5.00 and the manufactured home taxes can not be delinquent and the current year must be paid in full. You must obtain the relocation notice prior to moving the home in order to avoid a $100.00 penalty. The location of where the home is being installed is necessary before a permit can be issued. The installer/owner is advised to make certain that the lot is adequate for the home. A professional licensed installer may notice unforeseen conditions that may cause additional expenses if gone un-noticed. The installer/owner must contact the local government to know of any requirements for that location. There may be zoning, flood hazard, or other requirements.

Notice to County Auditor

Within 14 days of the installation of a manufactured home, the County Auditor and Treasurer must be notified. It is the installer’s/homeowner’s responsibility to provide this notice. 


All Forms can be view here.