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Modular Licensing

Manufactured home dealers, salespersons, contractors and manufacturers are licensed by the SC Manufactured Housing Board, a state agency.The agency also provides forms for renewals, show permits, bonding and installation certification. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

DOT Transportation Guidelines

SC DOT has specific guidelines for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles or loads (OSOW) which pertain to manufactured and modular homes. For restrictions, guidelines and more information about these guidelines, please read the document below. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Replacement Titles

AManufacturer’s place serial numbers on all manufactured homes. These numbers are located on either bedroom or kitchen closet doors, kitchen drawers, or the tongue, (the pulling device) and also will be listed on the Bill of Sale or original Certificate of Origin. This number is needed to obtain a duplicate title from the Department of […]

Detitling Law and Forms

South Carolina’s Manufactured Housing De-titling Statute. The purposes of the bill were to: Satisfy requirements of major national lenders such as Freddie Mac that purchase manufactured home loans. The lenders felt that a new law officially authorizing de-titling was needed. The statute also makes procedures uniform across the state. This should eliminate confusion for our […]

Registration Requirements

South Carolina law requires that manufactured homes be registered with both the state and local governments. The state registration requirement is fulfilled when you apply for a title for a new home. This is a mandatory step with any new or used home. To register for a title for your home, you will need to […]

Local Option Sales Tax

Local sales and use taxes that are administered and collected by the Department of behalf of local jurisdictions do not apply to manufactured homes. They are taxed separately from the home at 5%, plus any applicable local sales and use tax, of their sales price less any trade-in allowed. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see […]

Furniture and Appliances

Sales Tax on Furniture and Appliances Sold with Manufactured Homes. The information below is taken from Section 117-335.4 of regulations issued by the SC Department of Revenue: Examples of Furniture and Appliances that Are Not Taxed Separately from the Home. Items such as disposals, built-in dishwashers, and built-in stoves are considered a part of the […]

Energy Star Homes

ENERGY STAR Incentives for Manufactured Homebuyers and Dealers. In order for your customers to claim the $750 non-refundable* tax credit on their state tax returns, the following items must be completed: **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Energy Efficient Homes

South Carolina’s sales tax laws are designed to enourage consumeres to buy energy efficient manufactured homes. Consumers often win three ways: less sales tax, lower energy usage and in many cases, special rates from utilities. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

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