Yes, there is a sales tax when purchasing a mobile home in Texas. The state imposes a sales tax of 6.25% on the sale of new and used mobile homes. Additionally, local jurisdictions may impose their own sales taxes, which can vary. It's important to check with local authorities for the total tax rate applicable to your specific purchase.
As I understand it, the BUYER pays a small tax on buying a USED mobile home in Texas if they are going to use it as a residence. (different rules apply if you are going to re-sell or rent it out) Find out more information from :-" Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs "1-800-500-7074, ext. 64471. Please be prepared to provide the complete serial number and HUD Label or Texas Seal number of the home.
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In some states you do have to pay the sales tax on the purchase of a used mobile home.
In my state there is no sales tax on a home sale.
Mobile Home sales can be found at MHVillage, which has nationwide listings. Other resources are Fleetwood Homes and Clayton Homes, which are manufacturers of mobile homes.
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Take the mobile home back and sell it.
If you buy a used mobile home from the owner, the lender financing the home with a mortgage or personal property loan normally sees that the sales taxes are paid. However, if you are paying cash for the mobile home instead of financing the purchase, you are responsible for paying sales tax when ownership of the mobile home is transferred to your name. Usually, sales tax is assessed and collected when you register the home with the motor vehicle agency inyour state.
Take your documents to the Texas DMV.
In Texas there are several Down Payment Assistance Programs it just depends on what part of Texas you are purchasing a home in. The My First Texas Home's "Taxable Mortgage Program" (TMP-79) is available all over Texas. Find out more about this program and many more on our website.
In Canada there is -elsewhere I'm not sure.
You find a local realty agent who's an expert in mobile home sales. -It will get you more cash and save a lot of hassle.