Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 066 - Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission
1. What it is
The Arkansas Administrative Code (AAC) is the collection of all administrative rules adopted by Arkansas state agencies. These rules implement state laws and provide guidance for how the agencies operate and enforce those laws.
Agency 066 is the section for the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission (AMHC). This agency regulates manufactured homes in Arkansas—sometimes called mobile homes—to ensure safety, quality, and fair practices in sales, installation, and ownership.
2. Purpose of the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission
The Commission exists to:
Protect consumers
Ensure that people buying or leasing manufactured homes get safe, high-quality homes.
Prevent unfair business practices in sales, financing, or installations.
Regulate the industry
License manufacturers, dealers, and installers.
Enforce safety and construction standards.
Ensure compliance with laws
The Commission enforces state laws about manufactured homes, including construction standards, warranties, and installation requirements.
Resolve disputes
Handle complaints from homeowners about installation defects, fraud, or warranty issues.
3. Structure of the Commission (as seen in AAC 066)
The rules in AAC 066 describe the organization, powers, and duties of the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission:
Membership and Governance:
The Commission usually consists of appointed members representing consumers and the manufactured home industry.
Members oversee licensing, rule enforcement, and policy decisions.
Licensing and Registration:
Dealers, manufacturers, and installers must apply for a license with the Commission.
Licenses are renewed periodically, usually annually.
The Commission sets standards and qualifications for licensing.
Inspections and Standards:
Homes and installations may be inspected for safety.
Homes must meet Arkansas building codes and federal HUD standards for manufactured homes.
Improper installation or unsafe homes can lead to fines, license suspension, or revocation.
Consumer Protection Rules:
Dealers must provide disclosures about the home’s features, warranty, and financing.
The Commission can investigate complaints and enforce penalties.
Hearings and Enforcement:
If someone violates rules, the Commission can hold hearings.
They have the power to issue fines, suspend licenses, or require corrective actions.
Recordkeeping and Reporting:
Dealers and manufacturers must keep records of sales, installations, and complaints.
The Commission may report annually to the Governor or Legislature about the industry.
4. Legal Authority
The Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission is authorized by Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 108. Its rules in AAC 066 give it the legal power to:
License dealers, manufacturers, and installers
Inspect homes and installations
Enforce consumer protection and safety rules
Conduct hearings and impose penalties
Essentially, the rules give the Commission authority to regulate the manufactured home industry and protect homeowners.
5. Summary
AAC 066 – Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission is the rulebook for regulating manufactured homes in Arkansas. It explains:
Who runs the Commission and how
How dealers, manufacturers, and installers are licensed
Safety and construction standards for homes
How complaints are handled and penalties enforced
Its main goal is safe, fair, and properly regulated manufactured housing for Arkansans.
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