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1. My Manufactured Structure is still on a separate tax statement even though I filed papers to make it Exempt from title and therefore considered to be real property?

Merging a Manufactured Structure takes place once the application to exempt has been recorded. Notification of recording comes from either the Title Company or through our office, from the property owner. Taxes only need to be paid on the Manufactured Structure that is being de-titled. When a Manufactured Structure is being re-titled, the taxes on the real property account must be paid.

2. Exempting a Manufactured Structure from title?

You may be eligible for the Exemption process if you own the land the Manufactured Structure is located on. This exemption means that the structure is recorded as part of the land account and is considered real property for all purposes. For more details on how to complete this process, please contact us at 541-440-4222 or you may contact any Title Insurance company.

3. What is an MS Park Community Relations Fee (formerly the Ombudsman Fee)?

This fee was created by the 1989 Oregon Legislature whereby the owner of a personal manufactured structure assessed a fee annually through the property tax system. Funds are used primarily to provide mediation services to resolve disputes between tenants and landlords. That annual fee is $10.

4. What do I do if I want to move my Manufactured Structure?

1. In the County and you have your placement permit from Planning, you will be required to obtain a trip permit through the Building Codes Division (MHODS) see contact information below to obtain these forms. 
2.  You will also be expected to notify the Assessor’s office of the change in the situs address.
3. Out of the Couty you will need to contact the Tax Office, all taxes for the current fiscal year must be paid and you will be expected to notify the Assessor’s office of the move. 

Department of Consumer and Business Services • Building Codes Division (MHODS)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404
1535 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Phone: 503-378-4530 • Email: mhods.bcd@dcbs.oregon.gov

5. What do I do if I want to sell my Manufactured Structure?

To complete the process, you will need to do the following:

• Taxes must be paid in full, so that you may obtain a tax certificate from the Tax Office that will be needed as supporting documentation by (MHODS).
• You will then download the current form/forms necessary to complete this transaction, see contact information below to obtain these forms.

Department of Consumer and Business Services • Building Codes Division (MHODS)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404
1535 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Phone: 503-378-4530 • Email: mhods.bcd@dcbs.oregon.gov

 Required Fees

 The fees needed from (MHODS) for an Ownership document change is $55, and the fee for a trip permit is $5 (per section) see fees listed on the Manufactured Home Ownership Document Application for New and Used Homes.

 Change of Ownership

 If there is a change in ownership you will need to contact (MHODS) and obtain the appropriate form/forms, we will then receive documentation that there has been a change and update our records to reflect changes so tax statements are delivered to the current owner of record. 

Tax Bill & What to Expect

 Please be aware that you will receive a tax statement from the county where the Manufactured Structure was sited on January 1st of the current year.  A Manufactured Structure that moves between January 2nd and December 31st will be moved and billed at the new location in our records for the next fiscal tax year.

6. Demolishing a Manufactured Structure?

When you demolish your Manufactured Structure, you need to:

• Pay all property taxes in full.
• Complete the Manufactured Structure destruction certificate, obtained through the Assessor’s office.
• Submit proof if available of the destruction.
• If no proof of destruction is available, a permit will be made for verification from an Appraiser in our office.

7. I have recently married and I want to change my name on the ownership document of my manufactured structure and add my new spouse?

When you want to change or add a name on the ownership, you need to:

• Pay all property taxes in full, so that you may obtain a tax certificate from the Tax Office that will be needed as supporting documentation by (MHODS).
• You will then download the current form/forms necessary to complete this transaction, see contact information below to obtain these forms. 

 Department of Consumer and Business Services • Building Codes Division (MHODS)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404
1535 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Phone: 503-378-4530 • Email: mhods.bcd@dcbs.oregon.gov

8. I want to add myself or the company I represent as a Security Interest Holder on a Manufactured Structure?

• Taxes must be paid in full so that you may obtain a tax certificate from the Tax Office that will be needed as supporting documentation by (MHODS).
• You will then download the current form/forms necessary to complete this transaction, see contact information below to obtain these forms

Department of Consumer and Business Services • Building Codes Division (MHODS)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404
1535 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Phone: 503-378-4530 • Email: mhods.bcd@dcbs.oregon.gov

9. I am a landlord wishing to file for abandonment of a manufactured structure?

To start this process, you must issue a 45-day notice to the owners and security interest holders according to ORS 90.425 or 90.675 with copies being sent to the tax office and the assessor’s office. If there are further questions about the process, you may need to contact an attorney.