We own our house and land. Our house is old and needs alot of repairs. We were thinking of tearing the house down and putting a trailer on the land. Some people tell us we can't do it in the city. Others say we can.
If anyone knows, please answer this question.
2007-03-17 15:56:42 · 5 answers · asked by pinkcasperartweety 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
First check your deed to see if there are any restrictions on the property if your clear there , then double check with city hall to make sure you won't be violating any city ordinances...Good Luck............PS you'll probably have to get a permit for the demolition,too
2007-03-17 16:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by backwoodscountrywoman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first step is a visit to the township office to see what the rules are. You may need a permit to put it on your land. Sometimes the electric company might not have service available close by, that means you might need extra poles put into place. Even if it is close they will not provide electricity till all the permits are in place. The township might require a perc test so that a septic system would work. Now the well, do you know how far down is the water table? If you are in a rocky area drilling could be expensive. If the water table is near the surface you might sink your own well. Visit your local extension office, they can be a great help and have some cost estimates. You will also need a pump and tank to bring the water into the trailer. Take one step at a time and it can be a rewarding experience. Good luck
2016-03-29 03:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can park a trailer on the land. But you can't live in that trailer, legally. Which means you won't be able to get electricity, water, gas, or sewer hooked up. And I seriously doubt you would get "homeowner's" insurance.
Well, it might depend on what city you are talking about, and you didn't specify. But none I checked allow for trailers to be used as permanent domiciles within city limits, amid regular houses. They have to be in a lot or area approved for trailers (i.e. trailer park).
check the zoning regulations for your city, specifically, the block in which your house is located, and it should let you know specifically what type of domicile is legal.
2007-03-17 19:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on the local zoning laws and building codes.
If you're inside the city limits, you'll need to contact them to inquire. Many cities (townships, etc.) have stricter laws about that sort of thing than the surrounding counties.
2007-03-17 16:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by ISOintelligentlife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local code enforcement or city building code. They can point you in the right direction.
2007-03-17 16:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by 4kids2pay4 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋