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Mountain View is home to six mobile home parks with 1,130 mobile homes in total. Mobile homes are a vital source of affordable housing for a variety of incomes. View a PDF of the locations of Mobile Home Parks in Mountain View.

Mobile Home Park Regulations

Local Law: City of Mountain View Ordinances

Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance

On October 28, 2021 the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (MHRSO) became effective. In September of 2022 the City of Mountain View made some changes to the  MHRSO. The Rental Housing Committee is tasked with administration and implementation of the MHRSO and adopted Regulations to further detail certain key components of the MHRSO.

A Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) flyer is available in English and coming soon in Spanish and Chinese.

Key Elements of the MHRSO

  • Rent increases are limited.
    •  All rent increases during a tenancy are limited by law to a certain percent every year. Each year, the Annual General Adjustment (“AGA”), which is the maximum percent that rent can be raised, is set by the Rental Housing Committee. Beginning in 2025, the AGA will be 60% of the rise in the Consumer Price Index of the Bay Area region from February to February of each year. Additionally, the AGA shall not be more than three percent (3%).
  • Evictions are restricted to 9 reasons (Just Causes) for mobile home tenants. Mobile home owners are protected from evictions under State Law.
  • Tenant relocation assistance is required to be offered for some types of evictions.
  • Properties must be livable, healthy and safe.
  • Housing services must be maintained.
  • Property owners are entitled to earn a fair rate of return on their investment.

Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance and Zoning Codes

The City of Mountain View's City Council adopted a Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance and zoning codes to regulate mobile home park closures and/or conversions.

State Law

The State of California's Department of Housing and Community Development regulates mobile home parks via the Mobilehome Residency Law. The Law outlines a wide range of regulations for parks including the following.

  • Rental Agreements
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Fees and Charges
  • Utilities
  • The Mobilehome Residency Law is enforceable through court action.

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