What must be paid before transporting a manufactured home?

• A. Property taxes must be paid
• B. All taxes on the home must be paid
• C. Vehicle registration must be renewed
• D. No taxes are required

Answer: (B)

Before transporting a manufactured home, all taxes tied to the home must be paid. Manufactured homes can carry tax liens—property taxes, personal property taxes, and other assessments—that stay with the home if they’re not settled. To obtain the necessary clearance to move and to avoid taking on delinquent obligations, you need to ensure every tax owed on the home is paid. This is why the correct approach is to settle all taxes on the home, not just property taxes alone or assuming no taxes are due. Vehicle registration is a separate matter and doesn’t replace the need to clear tax obligations, and saying no taxes are required isn’t accurate in most cases.