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WA HB1191

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

April Connors

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Manufactured homes become real property when owners eliminate the vehicle title through the Department of Licensing and record documents with county real property records
  • Ownership qualification expanded to include individuals with an interest in a mobile home park as defined in RCW 59.22.020(5)(b), in addition to those with fee simple title, 35+ year leaseholds, or real estate contracts
  • Once title is eliminated, manufactured homes must be conveyed by deed, lease, or real estate contract together with the land interest, and can only be secured through mortgages, deeds of trust, or real estate contracts as part of the real property
  • Removal of an untitled manufactured home from land requires owner consent from all secured parties and lienholders, plus a title insurance certification dated within 10 days of application
  • Effective date: October 15, 2025; passed unanimously (House 97-0, Senate 49-0)

Legislative Description

Concerning removing vehicle titles from manufactured homes.

Last Action

Effective date 10/15/2025.

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2025
Housing3/5/2025
Rules2/6/2025
Housing1/13/2025

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