Register Your Mobilehome California, a state program that gives owners the opportunity to avoid paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars in state and local taxes, fees, and penalties, has now saved homeowners more than $2 million.

The program, administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), allows people who acquired a mobilehome or manufactured home, but did not get the proper registration, to correct the issue and not have to pay back taxes and fees.

Besides the savings in fees and taxes, homeowners who have taken advantage of the program will also see additional benefits. They are now properly positioned to legally sell or transfer their property, apply for fire and flood insurance, receive financial assistance and rebates from utility providers, and obtain permits for repairs and upgrades.

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 173 to continue the program through the end of 2020. Even though the program has been extended, friends and family members who are mobilehome owners are encouraged to apply before time runs out.

Mobilehome and manufactured homeowners who have never applied for registration and do not have title are eligible for the program. Under many circumstances, the owner never realized the mobilehome was supposed to have proper title and registration. Other owners may have wanted title but could not afford the back state and local taxes and fees.

For more information, visit http://registeryourmobilehomeca.org or call (800) 952-8356. Assistance is available in all languages. A Spanish-language version of the website, as well as other languages through Google Translate, can be accessed by clicking on the upper right corner of the homepage.