Texas Manufactured Housing INSTALLER Bond
Overview
Licensed manufactured housing installers in Texas are required to carry a surety bond before they can legally set, level, or anchor manufactured homes on behalf of homeowners. This bond is a statewide requirement administered through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), which oversees the manufactured housing industry. It protects consumers and the state from financial harm caused by an installer who fails to perform work correctly or violates installation standards. If you've been told you need this bond to get or renew your installer license, you're in the right place.
Who Needs This Bond?
Solo installers who set and anchor manufactured homes as their primary trade, small contracting companies that specialize in manufactured housing installation throughout Texas, and individuals applying for or renewing a manufactured housing installer license through TDHCA all need this bond. If your work involves physically placing, leveling, blocking, or connecting a manufactured home to its site in Texas, the state requires this bond as part of your licensing package. It applies whether you work on private land, in a manufactured home community, or on any other residential site across the state.
What is this Bond For?
This bond is a financial guarantee that you, as a licensed installer, will perform manufactured housing installation work in compliance with Texas installation standards and TDHCA regulations. If a consumer suffers financial loss because of your improper installation — or if you fail to correct defective work — a claim can be filed against the bond to recover those damages. The bond holds you accountable to both the homeowner and the state without putting the full financial burden on the consumer. It is not insurance for your business; it is a commitment to lawful, competent work.
When is it Required?
When you submit your installer license application to TDHCA — or when you apply for a renewal — the agency will require proof of this bond before your license is issued or continued. You cannot legally perform manufactured housing installations in Texas without an active license, and you cannot hold an active license without a current, compliant bond on file. Get the bond first, then submit your documentation to TDHCA as part of the licensing process.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Texas requirement and applies to installer activity anywhere within the state's borders. It is not tied to a specific city, county, or municipality — TDHCA issues installer licenses that cover all of Texas. Wherever you perform manufactured housing installation work in Texas, this bond must be active and on file with the state.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application, submit your information, and your bond documents are issued digitally — no waiting for an agent or a phone call. Once issued, you can download your bond documentation immediately and submit it directly to TDHCA.
Why Bond Titan?
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