Real Property (GRP) — Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-101 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 8B–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Attached to a permanent foundation” means anchored to real property by attachment to a permanent foundation and connected to utilities, including water, gas, electricity, or sewer or septic service.
(c)
“Certificate of origin” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of the Transportation Article.
(d)
“Certificate of title” means a title issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration for a manufactured home under Title 13 of the Transportation Article.
(e)
“Convert” means to make a manufactured home that is attached to a permanent foundation considered as permanently affixed to a parcel of real property and treated as an integral part of the parcel.
(f)
(1)
“Lien” means an interest in a manufactured home, whether as personal property or real property, or in the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is or will be affixed, that secures payment of a debt or performance of an obligation.
(2)
“Lien” includes:
(i)
A mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or other instrument creating an encumbrance on the property; or
(ii)
An encumbrance arising by operation of law.
(g)
“Manufactured home” has the meaning stated in § 9–102(a) of the Commercial Law Article.
(h)
“Owner” means a person that has an ownership interest in a manufactured home.
(i)
“Sever” means to separate a manufactured home that has been converted to real property from the parcel of real property to which it has been affixed.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-102 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 8B–102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, on satisfaction of the requirements of Subtitle 2 of this title:
(1)
A manufactured home shall be:
(i)
Converted to real property; and
(ii)
Governed by the laws applicable to real property and not subject to Title 13 of the Transportation Article;
(2)
Any lien that can attach to real property shall attach in the same manner to a manufactured home that is converted to real property as to the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home has been affixed; and
(3)
The title and all rights to a manufactured home shall be transferred by deed with the transfer of the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home has been affixed.
(b)
This section does not apply to a manufactured home for which an affidavit of severance has been recorded under § 8B–302 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-103 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 8B–103LinkCopy Citation
An affidavit of affixation is not necessary to convey or encumber a manufactured home.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-104 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 8B–104LinkCopy Citation
The property tax status of a manufactured home shall be governed by the Tax – Property Article.
Subtitle 2. Conversion to Real Property
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-201 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 2. Conversion to Real Property
§ 8B–201LinkCopy Citation
A manufactured home shall be converted to real property when all of the following events have occurred:
(1)
The manufactured home is attached to a permanent foundation;
(2)
The ownership interests in the manufactured home and the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is affixed are identical; and
(3)
An affidavit of affixation complying with the requirements of § 8B–202 of this subtitle has been recorded with the clerk of the court of the county in which the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is affixed is located.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-202 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 2. Conversion to Real Property
§ 8B–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An affidavit of affixation shall contain or be accompanied by:
(1)
A description of the manufactured home, including:
(i)
The name of the manufacturer, make, model name, model year, dimensions, and manufacturer’s serial number; and
(ii)
A statement whether the manufactured home is new or used;
(2)
The street address and legal description of the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is or will be affixed;
(3)
A statement that the ownership interests in the manufactured home and the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is or will be affixed are identical or will be identical after filing the affidavit of affixation in the land records; and
(4)
A statement that the manufactured home is or will be attached to the real property described at the time of the filing of the affidavit of affixation in the land records.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an affidavit of affixation shall be accompanied by:
(i)
An original certificate of title issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration for the manufactured home that:
(1)
Has the word “surrendered” clearly written on its face; and
(2)
If the certificate of title indicates that there is a lien on the manufactured home, is accompanied by a release from each party that is indicated to have a lien on the manufactured home; or
(ii)
A manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the manufactured home that:
(1)
Has the word “surrendered” clearly written on its face; and
(2)
If the manufacturer’s certificate of origin indicates that there is a lien on the manufactured home, is accompanied by a release from each party that is indicated to have a lien on the manufactured home.
(2)
If the owner is unable to locate an original certificate of title or a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, the affidavit of affixation shall be accompanied by a report prepared and acknowledged by an attorney licensed to practice in the State or a title insurance producer licensed to do business in the State that:
(i)
Identifies the party preparing the report;
(ii)
States that a search has been conducted of:
(1)
The land records of the county in which the parcel of real property to which the manufactured home is or will be affixed is located; and
(2)
The records maintained by the Motor Vehicle Administration; and
(iii)
Identifies all liens on the manufactured home, including for each lien:
(1)
The name of the lien holder;
(2)
The nature of the lien;
(3)
The date the lien was created; and
(4)
The amount of the lien.
(c)
(1)
If an affidavit of affixation is accompanied by an original certificate of title, the affidavit shall be accompanied by:
(i)
A statement that it is the intent of the owner to surrender the certificate of title; and
(ii)
A statement that:
(1)
There is no lien on the manufactured home; or
(2)
Any lien on the manufactured home has been satisfied and the appropriate releases are attached and made a part of the affidavit of affixation.
(2)
If an affidavit of affixation is accompanied by a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, the affidavit shall be accompanied by:
(i)
A statement that a certificate of title has not been issued for the manufactured home;
(ii)
A statement that it is the intent of the owner to surrender the manufacturer’s certificate of origin; and
(iii)
A statement that:
(1)
There is no lien on the manufactured home; or
(2)
Any lien on the manufactured home has been satisfied and the appropriate releases are attached and made a part of the affidavit of affixation.
(3)
If an affidavit of affixation is accompanied by a statement from an attorney or title insurance producer, the affidavit also shall be accompanied by:
(i)
A statement that the owner is unable to locate a certificate of title or a manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the manufactured home; and
(ii)
A statement that identifies all liens on the manufactured home, including for each lien:
(1)
The name of the lien holder;
(2)
The nature of the lien;
(3)
The date the lien was created; and
(4)
The amount of the lien.
(d)
An affidavit of affixation shall be signed under penalty of perjury and acknowledged.
(e)
The clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the parcel of real property to which a manufactured home is or will be affixed is located:
(1)
Shall accept an affidavit of affixation and any attachments for recordation and indexing; and
(2)
May charge a reasonable fee for the recordation.
(f)
The recordation of an affidavit of affixation does not represent a sale or transfer of real property for the purpose of the collection of any tax or fee charged by the State or any county or municipality.
(g)
(1)
Immediately after filing an affidavit of affixation with the clerk of the circuit court, the owner of the property to which a manufactured home has been affixed shall send a certified copy of the affidavit and any attachments to the Motor Vehicle Administration.
(2)
On receipt of a certified copy of an affidavit of affixation and any attachments under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Motor Vehicle Administration shall record the affidavit and attachments in the Administration’s records.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-203 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 2. Conversion to Real Property
§ 8B–203LinkCopy Citation
The Motor Vehicle Administration shall make available records for manufactured homes to attorneys, title insurance producers, and other individuals authorized to conduct a title search.
Subtitle 3. Severance From Real Property
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-301 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 3. Severance From Real Property
§ 8B–301LinkCopy Citation
If a manufactured home for which an affidavit of affixation has been recorded is to be severed from real property, the owner shall record and file an affidavit of severance as provided under § 8B–302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8B-302 (2026)
Title 8B. Manufactured Homes
Subtitle 3. Severance From Real Property
§ 8B–302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An affidavit of severance shall contain or be accompanied by:
(1)
A statement identifying the owner of the real property from which the manufactured home is to be severed, including the name, residence, and mailing address of the owner;
(2)
A description of the manufactured home, including the name of the manufacturer, the make, model name, model year, dimensions, manufacturer’s serial number, and a statement whether the manufactured home is new or used;
(3)
The liber and folio number for and the recordation date of the affidavit of affixation for the manufactured home; and
(4)
A statement by an attorney admitted to practice law in the State, or a title insurance producer licensed by the State, that states that the manufactured home and the real property from which the manufactured home is to be severed are free and clear of any lien, security interest, or encumbrance.
(b)
An affidavit of severance shall be acknowledged in writing and notarized.
(c)
The clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the real property from which a manufactured home is to be severed is located:
(1)
Shall accept an affidavit of severance and any attachments for recordation and indexing; and
(2)
May charge a reasonable fee for the recordation.
(d)
In accordance with regulations adopted by the Motor Vehicle Administration, the Administration shall:
(1)
Accept a certified copy of a recorded affidavit of severance for filing; and
(2)
Issue a certificate of title for the severed manufactured home.