Your mobile home has probably served you for many years, shielding your and your family from the hardship of severe weather conditions. But it’s now time to move and you’re seriously considering the most cost-effective way to remove your mobile home.
If you are no longer interested in keeping the structure, the best way to get it removed at no cost is by donating to charity. In addition, donating your mobile homes to charity has other benefits, such as reducing your property tax and providing you tax refund.
There are steps involved in donating mobile homes to charity:
Step 1: Contact a qualified nonprofit organization
The first step to donating your mobile home is to look for a qualified charity or nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS. Ask if the organization accepts mobile homes as donations.
While some charities accept constructed homes as donations, others don’t because of the cost of moving or repairing them.
Step 2: Ask for requirement
Different charities have different requirements that must be met for a mobile home to be accepted. While some charities will accept mobile home as-is, others may require that it pass an inspection and be certified as free of radon and asbestos. It’s recommended that you check with the company to see if your home meets the set conditions.
Step 3: Check your state’s regulation
Aside from the internal requirements imposed by charities, each state has its regulations on donating or selling a mobile home. For example, some states require that manufactured homes have a title instead of a deed, just like a car. Knowing what your state’s regulations say about donating mobile homes will help you to make the most informed decision.
Step 4: Obtain a statement of market value for your home
Mobile homes are considered personal property. As a result, the IRS allows the owner to deduct only a fair market value of their personal property, not the actual appraised value. You can obtain a statement of market value for your manufactured home from your bank, insurance or an independent home appraiser. It’s important to have the statement notarized to avoid any form of contest over its credibility.
Where To Donate Your Mobile Home
Banyan Mobile Home Removal accepts donations of mobile homes from residents across the country. Banyan is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide affordable housing pathways to underprovided families throughout the country. The company will come to the location of your manufactured home and remove it free of charge.
Want to learn more about their humanitarian works and their free mobile home removal program? Visit https://www.banyanmobilehomeremoval.org/ or call them at 855-545-8646.
