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HCD Preliminary Licensing for Dealers & Salesperson License

HCD required course for preliminary licensing.
Format

Self-Paced
Course

HCD Approved

License #1618575-01

Duration

6 Hours

Price

$249

License Requirements?

California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) occupational licensing requires manufactured home dealers and salespersons to submit applications, pass exams, undergo Live Scan fingerprinting, and complete preliminary education. Dealers must show experience/education to prove competency, while salespersons need 6 hours of preliminary education. Licenses are valid for two years, and continuing education is required for renewal. 

 

HCD Salesperson License Requirements

To become a licensed manufactured home or commercial modular salesperson, you must: 

  • Submit Forms: Complete Form HCD OL 16 (Part A) and Form HCD OL 29 (Part B).
  • Education: Complete 6 hours of preliminary education (PE).
  • Examination: Pass the Salesperson Examination within 6 months of application ($86 fee).
  • Fingerprinting: Submit fingerprints via Live Scan (FBI/DOJ).
  • Photos: Provide two 1 1/4" x 1" full-facial photos.
  • Fees: Pay the original license application fee ($219) and Manufactured Home Recovery Fund fee ($25).
  • 90-Day Certificate: Individuals may obtain a 90-day certificate to work while completing requirements, but must submit full applications within 3 months of expiration. 


HCD Dealer License Requirements

Dealers must meet higher standards for licensure and establish a place of business, requiring: 

  • Application & Fees: Form HCD OL 23, $1164 fee per location, and a $250 recovery fund fee for the principal location.
  • Examination: Pass the Dealer Examination ($110 fee).
  • Evidence of Experience/Education: Demonstrate qualifications under Health and Safety Code 18050.7, which may include education or experience in the industry.
  • Background Check: Live Scan fingerprinting for owners.
  • Business Documentation: Proof of a valid location, bond, and manufacturer authorization letters (if applicable). 

Designed with all learning styles in mind

All of our courses are narrated. Read and listen at the same time. Desktop, no problem; laptops, no problem, tablets, no problem; cell phones, no problem.

Customer Reviews

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Nikki Olson

Incredibly detailed training session led by Yvette at MH Trainer, and it was fantastic! She delivered an incredibly structured course with a strong focus on real world, on-selling manufactured homes. Her passion was evident and her direction so clear. The information was rich, yet easy to understand and apply. Yvette’s professional training resources are above even the best, and I walked away feeling much more confident in how I can help my clients in even newer territory! To any agent looking to expand their knowledge and skills in manufactured home sales!”

Mike Hauxhurst

I recently had the opportunity to attend presentation on Manufactured Home consulting by Yvette Hitchens. Yvette is a remarkable woman with deep knowledge and experience who is a great facilitator with up-to-date ideas on how to grow in a complex market full of options and considerations for clients and their properties. She shares many great stories with a focus on outcomes. The stories help me relate and better share them with clients to understand each person’s needs and wants, and the calculations that translate to match…”

Tom Di Leo

If you are interested in a manufactured home training, Yvette Hitchens is the BEST you want to work with.”