The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has a delegation agreement with some local health agencies (city, county) to license and inspect Manufactured Home Parks (MHP) and Recreational Camping Areas (RCA) in Minnesota. MDH is responsible for the remaining areas of the state.
Review:
Manufactured Home Parks and Recreational Camping Areas
Summary of General Requirements for Manufactured Home Parks
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has a delegation agreement with some local health agencies (city, county) to license and inspect Manufactured Home Parks (MHP) and Recreational Camping Areas (RCA) in Minnesota. MDH is responsible for the remaining areas of the state.
For MHP/RCA's licensed by MDH a plan review and approval must be obtained by MDH prior to construction..
Licensing and Plan Review
Minnesota State and Local Food, Pools and Lodging Contacts Book (PDF)
Summary of General Requirements for Recreational Camping Areas
Summary of General Requirements for Special Event Camping Areas
MHP and RCA Laws and Rules
MHP and RCA Resources
Plan Review Application
Annual fees include: base fee (highest of any applicable base fees), statewide hospitality fee, and all applicable license fees.
The plan review fee (when plan submittal is required) is separate from the license fee.
|
Establishment fee description |
Plan review fee (new) |
Plan review fee (expansion) |
License fee |
|
Base fee – MHP |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
$165 |
|
MHP – less than 25 sites |
$375 |
$250 |
$5 per site |
|
MHP – 25 to 99 sites |
$400 |
$300 |
$5 per site |
|
MHP – 100 or more sites |
$500 |
$450 |
$5 per site |
|
Private sewer or water |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
$60 |
Other Administrative Fees
▪ Late Fee, up to 30 days late - $120
▪ Late Fee, more than 30 days - $360
January 1 through December 31. The license must be renewed annually.
Establishment licenses in the City of St. Paul are valid for one year from the date the initial license was issued.
You will receive your license in the mail in about two weeks.
Once plans are approved and construction is completed, follow these steps to get your establishment license:
1. Apply for a license.
Contact MDH to request a license application. The license fee is separate from the plan review fee.
Submit the completed license application and required license fee before contacting MDH to request a pre-operational inspection.
2. Have your establishment inspected.
Contact MDH 14 days before the intended opening date to schedule a pre-operational inspection.
The inspection will cover all aspects of your approved project, including:
▪ Mechanical and plumbing installations are approved by the appropriate authority.
▪ Shelter plan is approved by the local jurisdiction.
▪ Water and wastewater systems are approved by the local jurisdiction, where required.
3. Post the license in the establishment.
MDH will issue a license after approval. Post the original license in the establishment at all times.
Manufactured Home Parks and Recreational Camping Areas
