This bill revises the laws regarding the classification of manufactured homes as improvements to real property, specifically addressing situations where manufactured homes lack identification tags. It amends Section 15-1-116 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to provide an alternative process for owners of manufactured homes built before October 1, 2005, who cannot comply with existing requirements due to missing or removed factory-installed identification tags. The new provisions allow these homes to be considered improvements to real property if they meet specific criteria, including the removal of running gear, attachment to a permanent foundation, and the recording of a statement of intent with the county clerk and recorder, along with documentation showing that the home has been taxed as real property for at least one year.

Additionally, the bill includes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. The amendments clarify the requirements for owners to declare their manufactured homes as improvements to real property, ensuring that these homes are treated similarly to other residences in terms of property classification and lending practices. The bill aims to streamline the process for homeowners facing challenges due to missing identification tags, thereby facilitating their ability to establish their homes as permanent fixtures on their property.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-1-116
HB0785_1(1): 15-1-116
HB0785_1(2): 15-1-116
HB0785_1(3): 15-1-116
HB0785_1(4): 15-1-116
HB0785_1(5): 15-1-116
HB0785_1(6): 15-1-116
HB0785_1(7): 15-1-116
HB0785_1(8): 15-1-116
HB0785_1: 15-1-116
HB0785_2(1): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(2): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(3): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(4): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(5): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(6): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(7): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(8): 15-1-116
HB0785_2(9): 15-1-116
HB0785_2: 15-1-116
HB0785_X(1): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(10): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(2): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(3): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(4): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(5): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(6): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(7): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(8): 15-1-116
HB0785_X(9): 15-1-116
HB0785_X: 15-1-116