How to Fill Out Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD)

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) at a glance

What it is: The Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) provides essential information to the county assessor to help ensure fair and uniform assessment of titled manufactured homes, § 39-14-103, C.R.S.

Who signs: The MHTD must be completed and signed by the purchaser (buyer) or transferee (seller) pursuant to § 39-14-103(1)(a), C.R.S.

A filled-in Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example: a buyer fills out the declaration after a financed dealer sale

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, example: a buyer fills out the declaration after a financed dealer sale
John Doe, the buyer, fills out the Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration. He buys a new home from a dealer and finances most of the price with a bank loan. The picture shows a fixed rate loan, and every value in it is made up. The home is bought from a dealer, so Yes is ticked for the dealer question, and its condition is New, the box just before Excellent. The sale price includes a washer and dryer and a storage shed, so the additional items boxes are filled. No home is traded in, so Trade-in allowance stays empty. Set-up is not included, so Set-up fee stays empty. The full 100% interest is bought, so interest purchased stays empty. The loan is fixed with no balloon payment or junior lien, so the other terms stay empty. None of the boxes in question 15 apply, so they stay empty.

How to fill out Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD), box by box

Date of closing

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, date of closing

Date of closing: The date the property is transferred from the seller to the buyer.

This allows the assessor to establish the exact date of the “meeting of the minds” concerning the date the sales price was agreed upon.

Total sale price of manufactured home

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, total sale price of manufactured home

Total sale price of manufactured home: The total sale price is the most essential item of information concerning the sale.

The total sale price may include set-up fees.

Additional items or personal property included in the sale price

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, additional items or personal property included in the sale price

Were any additional items or personal property included in the transaction?

Items include, but are not limited to: furniture, free standing appliances, special flooring, window coverings, decks, storage sheds, carports, awnings, garages, skirting, etc. If any additional items or personal property are included in the sale price, the value of those items must be subtracted from the sale price to determine the true sale price of the manufactured home.

If no additional items are listed, the total sale price will be attributed to the manufactured home, § 39-5-203, C.R.S.

Purchased from a manufactured home dealer

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, purchased from a manufactured home dealer

Was the home purchased from a manufactured home dealer?

In some cases a dealer's sale price may be different from a private party's sale price.

It is important for the assessor to qualify those particular sales to see what is included in the sale price.

If a manufactured home is traded for another manufactured home, additional adjustments may be made to the sale price.

Set-up of the home included in the sale price

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, set-up of the home included in the sale price

Was the set-up of the home included in the sale price?

Manufactured home dealers or manufacturers may charge a fee for the set-up of the manufactured home.

This fee is typically included in the total sale price of the home.

The set-up fee may include: rough set, utility hook-ups, seam and stitch, and full finish.

100% interest in the property purchased

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, 100% interest in the property purchased

Was 100% interest in the property purchased?

Mark “no” if only a partial interest was purchased.

This is crucial to identify whether the sale included the full 100% interest.

If less than 100% interest in the manufactured home was purchased, the sale price cannot be considered representative of the total market value of the property.

Condition of the manufactured home at the time of purchase

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, condition of the manufactured home at the time of purchase

What was the condition of the manufactured home at the time of purchase?

When determining market value, the condition of the property at the time of the sale is very important.

If one or more of the items are checked, further analysis is necessary to establish the condition at the time of sale.

Finance questions

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, finance questions

If the manufactured home was financed, please complete questions 12 through 15.

If the manufactured home was not financed, skip to question 16.

Finance questions: When financing reflects current market practices and interest rates, which is ordinarily the case with third-party financing, sale prices do not require adjustments.

However, adjustments or disqualifications may be considered if the type of financing is unusual of the market.

Type of financing: (Check all that apply) New Assumed Seller carried Third party Combination Explain: 14.

Terms: Variable - Starting interest rate % Fixed - Interest rate % Length of time years Balloon payment - Amount Due date Junior lien 15.

Mark all that apply: Seller-assisted down payment Seller concessions Special terms or financing If marked, please explain: Please include any additional information concerning the sale that you believe is important: 16.

Signature, date signed, address and daytime telephone number

Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) example filled out, signature, date signed, address and daytime telephone number

Enter the day, month and year, have at least one of the parties to the transaction sign the document, and include an address and daytime telephone number.

Please designate buyer or seller. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Buyer OR Seller Date 17.

Signature and date signed: Verification by either the buyer of the manufactured home or the seller of the manufactured home that the information contained on the Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration is true and complete.

Address and daytime telephone number: This information is helpful if the address of the sold property differs from the address of the owner of record.

It also verifies the mailing address for future correspondence.

More rules for Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD)

The Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) alerts the assessor's office to sales which may not provide a true indication of a property's value.

Common questions about Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD)

Who signs it?

The MHTD must be completed and signed by the purchaser (buyer) or transferee (seller) pursuant to § 39-14-103(1)(a), C.R.S.

Is there a deadline?

In the event an MHTD does not accompany the manufactured home title application, the county clerk and recorder will notify the county assessor, and the county assessor will notify the buyer or seller that the MHTD must be filed with the county assessor within 30 days.

Where do I file it?

When ownership of a manufactured home changes or is conveyed, any application for a manufactured home title that is submitted to the authorized agent (county clerk and recorder) must be accompanied by an MHTD.

Is there a penalty?

If a completed MHTD is not returned to the county assessor within 30 days, the assessor may impose a penalty of $25.00 or .025% of the sale price, whichever is greater. (checked November 1, 2026) This penalty may be imposed annually until such time as the buyer or seller submits the MHTD or the titled manufactured home is sold, § 39-14-103(1)(b), C.R.S.

Sources

[1] Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD 305-08/09) (the Official source link on this page).

Manufactured Home Transfer Form PDF Details

The Manufactured Home Transfer Declaration (MHTD) forms a pivotal document in the process of changing ownership of a manufactured home, ensuring that county assessors have the necessary details to assess these properties fairly and uniformly. This form captures essential information including the sale price, whether the home was purchased from a dealer, if it includes additional personal property, and specifics about financing, among other aspects. It serves to disclose the true value of a manufactured home by distinguishing between the home itself and any additional items that may have influenced the sale price. Completing and submitting this form correctly is crucial as failing to do so can result in penalties. It also plays a role in the appraisal process for property tax purposes by helping to establish whether a sale price truly reflects the market value of a manufactured home, which can be influenced by a variety of factors including whether the sale was between related parties or if a manufactured home was purchased from a dealer. Additionally, the form contains provisions to maintain confidentiality while still allowing inspection by certain parties, thus balancing transparency with privacy. The importance of fully understanding and correctly completing the MHTD cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the assessment and taxation of manufactured homes.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameManufactured Home Transfer Form
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out1 min
Other namesmanufactured home transfer declaration, home mhtd items make, manufactured home declaration, mhtd total