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the Mobile Home Project primarily works with mobile home park residents to help them achieve safe, decent and affordable living conditions. |
Other Agencies
Vermont Mobile Home Owners Association (VMHOA)
VMHOA is an independent statewide non-profit organization formed to promote and protect the rights and interests of mobile home park residents within the State of Vermont. The purpose of VMHOA is:
• To work for legislation that promotes the rights and interests of mobile home park residents.
• To inform park residents of mobile home park laws and issues.
• To improve the perception of mobile home parks and mobile home park residents.
If you would like more information about VMHOA or a membership form, please contact the CVOEO Mobile Home Project at 802-660-3451 ext. 204 or send an e-mail request to mhp@cvoeo.org.
Photos from Vermont Mobile Home Owners Association meeting 5/17/03 Tall Timbers mobile home park community room.
Link to the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) Web Site,
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Manufactured Housing
"Len & Marie Wehrman were long-time advocates and activists for residents of manufactured housing. Upon their deaths, they left an extensive collection of material relating of manufactured housing and mobilehome parks. This library is a partial collection of that material and other items that might be of use to persons interested in manufactured housing."
State Agencies
Vermont Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA)
Mobile Home Park Program Page
Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks at DHCA Web Site
DHCA's 2007 Mobile Home Parks Report
DHCA Administers mobile home park law, park registration, and the park rent mediation process.
800-622-4553 or 802-828-3211, Fax 828-2928
Vermont Agency of Natural Resource (ANR)
The Water Supply Division of ANR oversees public water systems and monitors water testing. 802-241-3400.
The Wastewater Division of ANR oversees septic and wastewater systems. 802-241-3822
Vermont Consumer Assistance Program
This agency provides information on consumer issues and problems. Call them to check on a mobile home dealer or contractor before entering an agreement. Register a complaint with them if you have had a problem with a dealer or contractor. 800-649-2424
Vermont Department of Health
Division of Community Public Health, Municipal Health Officer Program
Coordinates training and provides limited oversight of local health officers. The web site has a list of local health officers and other information.
If you have a question about the Municipal Health Officer Program in your area, contact the Environmental Health designee at your State Health Department District Office. For information about program support at the state level, you may contact Sharon Mallory at 802-863-7548 or e-mail smallor@vdh.state.vt.us
Department of Labor and Industry (L&I)
Inspects electric hook-ups in parks, and inspects rental mobile homes for fire safety. 800-416-2010
L&I Fire Prevention Division Web Page: 802-828-2106, e-mail for information: fireinfo@labind.state.vt.us
Vermont Human Rights Commission
Investigates housing discrimination complaints.
800-416-2010 or 802-828-2428 (voice/TTY)
Other Agencies
Vermont Law Help Web Site A Project of Legal Services Law Line of Vermont
Vermont's free legal help website. (Legal information, free legal help, and links to Vermont Courts.)
Vermont Legal Aid
Provides legal assistance to low-income Vermonters. 800-889-2047
Burlington 800-747-5022 or 802-863-5620
Montpelier 800-789-4195
Rutland 800-769-7459 or 775-0021
St. Johnsbury 1-800-769-6728
Springfield 1-800-769-9164 or 885-5181
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Vermont Agency of Human Services
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity