WV Memo Requires Dealer License for HUD Code Homes
Summary
The West Virginia Real Estate Commission issued a memo on March 30, 2026, clarifying that a dealer license is required to sell HUD Code homes (manufactured homes) in the state. The Commission referenced guidance issued by the Board of Manufactured Housing Construction & Safety as the source of the licensing requirement. Parties seeking to sell HUD Code homes in West Virginia should confirm they hold the appropriate dealer license prior to listing or selling such properties.
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The WV Real Estate Commission issued a memo clarifying that a dealer license is required to sell HUD Code homes, consistent with requirements administered by the Board of Manufactured Housing Construction & Safety. This memo does not create a new obligation but rather restates existing licensing requirements for manufactured housing transactions.
Real estate licensees and dealers active in the manufactured housing market in West Virginia should verify their licensing status with both the WV Real Estate Commission and the Board of Manufactured Housing Construction & Safety. Failure to hold the required dealer license when selling HUD Code homes could result in licensure violations under state manufactured housing regulations.
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MEMO - Dealer License Required to sell a HUD Code Home
3/30/2026
Please see the memo provided by the Board of Manufactured Housing Construction & Safety below!
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2006 Quarrier Street | Charleston, WV 25311 | Phone: 304.558.3555 | Fax: 304.558.6442
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