Manufactured Home Installer
Required for individuals and businesses that install manufactured homes (mobile homes) on foundations or support systems in Wisconsin. Ensures compliance with HUD and Wisconsin installation standards.
How to Get a Manufactured Home Installer in Wisconsin
| Issuing Body | WI DSPS |
| Initial Fee | $60 |
| Exam Required | Yes — Must pass the Manufactured Home Installer exam covering HUD installation standards, Wisconsin SPS 320-325 as applicable, foundation systems, anchoring, utility connections, and site preparation. |
| Experience Required | Completion of an approved installer training program or 1 year of documented experience in manufactured home installation under a licensed installer. |
| Application | Apply online → |
Continuing Education
Wisconsin requires 8 hours of continuing education every Biennially (even-numbered years, December 14) to renew your manufactured home installer.
8 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year cycle covering installation standards, anchoring systems, and Wisconsin-specific requirements.
License Lookup & Verification
Verify a manufactured home installer holder's credentials through the Wisconsin DSPS online license lookup tool.
Verify a License →Frequently Asked Questions — Manufactured Home Installer
Do I need a license to install a manufactured home in Wisconsin?
Yes. Anyone installing a manufactured home on a site must hold a DSPS Manufactured Home Installer credential or work under the direct supervision of one. This covers setting the home on its foundation, anchoring, and connecting utilities.
Is a manufactured home installer license different from a general contractor license?
Yes. The Manufactured Home Installer credential is specific to manufactured/modular home installation. A Dwelling Contractor Qualifier covers site-built construction. If you do both, you need both credentials.
What inspections are required for manufactured home installation in Wisconsin?
Installations must be inspected for proper foundation, anchoring, and utility connections. The local building inspector performs the final inspection. The home itself carries a HUD label certifying it was built to federal standards.
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