SB172 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Garlan GudgerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Manufactured homes, distribution of certificate of title transaction fees clarified; years for requirement for certificate of title updated. Section amnd 32-20-4, 32-20-20, and 32-20-21

Summary

SB 172 would clarify and update how manufactured home title fees are charged, expand which homes must be titled, and specify fee distribution.

What This Bill Does

It sets a $15 title transaction fee per unit for each title-related action on a manufactured home. It adds a $1.50 commission for designated agents and requires other collected fees to go to the department; if multiple transactions happen on one home, they count as a single transaction for fee calculations. It requires manufactured homes designated as the 2000 year model and later to be titled under Chapter 20, while continuing titling rules for 1990 year models up to 20 model years old with certain exemptions. It adds a $5 per transaction fee to be paid to the Alabama Housing Foundation and outlines cancellation procedures and exemptions.

Who It Affects

• Manufactured home owners in Alabama with units that are 1990 year model and not more than 20 model years old, plus all models designated as 2000 year model and newer, who must obtain or maintain titles and pay the new fees.
• Designated agents that process title transactions (and the Alabama Housing Foundation which receives per-transaction funds), along with dealers and lienholders involved in title transfers and cancellations.

Key Provisions

• §32-20-4: There is a $15 per unit title transaction fee for each required titling action; a $1.50 commission goes to the designated agent; other fees go to the department; if multiple transactions are tied to one home, it is treated as one transaction for fee purposes.
• §32-20-4: A $5 per transaction fee is added and distributed to the Alabama Housing Foundation.
• §32-20-20: Owners of manufactured homes designated as a 1990 year model and not more than 20 model years old must apply for a certificate of title through a designated agent for the home or each unit if multi-unit; 2000 year model and newer units shall be titlable under Chapter 20 unless exempted.
• §32-20-20: Provisions for cancellation of a certificate of origin or title if the home is affixed to real property, including required documents and processes (and re-titling if later detached).
• §32-20-21: Exemptions from title issuance include homes owned by the United States or its agencies, homes owned by manufacturers or licensed dealers held for sale, nonresidents not located in the state, homes designated more than 20 model years old (including 1989 and prior year models), modular homes, homes permanently affixed with canceled titles, and other exemptions the department may prescribe.
• Effective date: January 1, 2020.

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Subjects

Manufactured Homes