Does a resident need a permit from HCD to remodel their home, even though all the changes and upgrades are on the inside?
Homeowners need a permit from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Only HCD,
not local government, may issue permits for alterations of a mobile home’s structural, fire safety, electrical,
plumbing or mechanical components. The two offices that handle such permits are:
Southern California Area
Field Operations
3737 Main Street, #400
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 782-4420
Recap:
● Permits are required. No exceptions
