Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21 § 21-68a
Exemption of certain mobile manufactured homes from inspection provisions of State Building Code.
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Any mobile manufactured home manufactured prior to September 1, 1971, and any used mobile manufactured home sold on site or resited on an individual lot outside a mobile manufactured home park shall be exempt from any provisions of the State Building Code which would otherwise require a third-party inspection on resale or resiting. In the event of resale or resiting of a mobile manufactured home, the local building official in the town where the mobile manufactured home is to be located shall, upon the request of either party, inspect such unit and shall issue a certificate of approval in the case of an on-site sale or a certificate of occupancy in the case of a resiting, to the owner of such unit, provided such authority finds such unit safe for human habitation and the site meets local zoning requirements. A fee of not more than fifty dollars may be charged for such inspection by such building officials.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21-68a, certain mobile manufactured homes—specifically those built before September 1, 1971, and used units sold on-site or moved to an individual lot outside a mobile manufactured home park—are exempt from State Building Code provisions that would otherwise require a third-party inspection at the time of resale or resiting. When such a transaction occurs, the local building official in the destination town may conduct an inspection at either party's request and can issue a certificate of approval (for on-site sales) or a certificate of occupancy (for resiting), but only if the unit is found safe for human habitation and the site satisfies local zoning rules. The building official may charge an inspection fee of up to fifty dollars for this service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and sellers of mobile manufactured homes covered by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21-68a—particularly pre-1971 units or used homes being sold on-site or moved to individual lots outside parks—generally confirm whether the third-party inspection exemption applies to their specific transaction before closing. When a buyer or seller requests an inspection, compliant operators coordinate with the local building official in the destination town and ensure the site meets applicable zoning requirements so that the appropriate certificate can be issued. Keeping records of any certificate of approval or certificate of occupancy issued under this provision supports a clear chain of documentation for the transaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21-68a, tenants or buyers of used mobile manufactured homes that qualify for the third-party inspection exemption still have the right to request that the local building official inspect the unit before or during a resale or resiting. If the official finds the home safe for human habitation and the site meets zoning requirements, a certificate of approval or certificate of occupancy must be issued—providing a formal record of the home's condition at the time of the transaction. Those with questions about whether a particular home qualifies for this exemption or how to request an inspection may find guidance through a local tenant-rights organization or Connecticut's housing resources.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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