Zoning is the most critical hurdle. Simply buying land is insufficient; it must be specifically zoned for MHP use.
: Municipalities often require parks to be within "Urban Service Areas" to access public water and sewer. 2. Site Selection and Infrastructure Requirements buying land for mobile home park
: If looking at existing land with mobile homes, verify if it has "legal non-conforming" status, which allows continued use even if it doesn't meet current modern codes. Zoning is the most critical hurdle
The land must meet specific physical and utility standards to be profitable. 9-5-5: ZONING OF MOBILE HOME PARKS: 9-5-5: ZONING OF MOBILE HOME PARKS: : Check
: Check if the land is "use by right," which allows construction without a public hearing (rare), or if it requires a Special Use Permit , which involves submitting plans to a town council and carries a risk of denial.