The Park Manager Training Program (Program) ensures that at least one person is properly certified and trained as a manager for each mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park (collectively “parks”) in California.
The Program issues a certificate of compliance to each park manager that successfully completes the training and examination requirements, or a certificate of exemption for park managers that meet an exemption. The certificate of compliance or certificate of exemption must be posted in a conspicuous location within the park managed.
Program information including exemptions and fees.
Learn about the training requirements and how to fulfil them by May 1, 2026.
Information and responsibilities for local enforcement agencies.
HCD approved third-party providers are not yet available at this time. Please check back soon or contact PMTP@hcd.ca.gov for any questions. Park’s will have until May 1, 2026, or within one (1) year of their manager’s hire date (whichever occurs later) to comply with the training and examination requirements.
An entity or person seeking HCD approval to become a third-party provider can create an account and submit an application to HCD through the Codes and Standards Online Services. For questions on how to become an HCD-approved third-party provider, please contact PMTP@hcd.ca.gov.
Laws and Regulations
Senate Bill 869 (SB 869) established the Mobilehome and Recreational Vehicle Park Manager Training Act (Act) and the authority to develop Program regulations. The Program will ensure that at least one person is properly certified and trained as a manager for each park in California, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.3 and Health and Safety Code, section 18876.1. The requirement applies to all parks within California, unless otherwise exempt as specified in the Act.
Program Express Terms (DOC) — Filed with the Secretary of State on February 28, 2025.
Resources
- Park Manager Training Program FAQ (PDF)
- Park Owner/Operator Informational Document (PDF)
- Local Enforcement Agency Park Validation Application (PDF)
- Park Manager Training Program Exemption Application (PDF)
- Third-party Provider Account Application (PDF)
- Third-party Provider Account Curriculum Development Review (PDF)