Texas Manufactured Housing RETAILER / BROKER / INSTALLER Bond
Overview
Buyers of manufactured homes in Texas deserve protection when things go wrong — and this bond delivers it. The Texas Manufactured Housing RETAILER / BROKER / INSTALLER Bond guarantees that licensed retailers, brokers, and installers comply with state regulations governing manufactured housing transactions and installations. Issued under the authority of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), it holds licensees financially accountable for violations, fraud, or failure to perform. Without it, you cannot legally operate in Texas's manufactured housing industry.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you sell, broker, or install manufactured homes in Texas, this bond is a mandatory part of your TDHCA license. Retailers who operate sales lots, brokers who facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers, and installers who set manufactured homes on site all fall under this requirement. It applies whether you are a sole proprietor or a larger dealership. If TDHCA has told you to obtain this bond before your license is approved or renewed, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Texas manufactured housing consumers from financial harm caused by a retailer, broker, or installer who fails to meet their legal obligations. It can be triggered by deceptive trade practices, contract breaches, failure to complete an installation properly, or other violations of Texas manufactured housing law. TDHCA, as the obligee, enforces the bond requirement to maintain industry accountability. If a valid claim is filed and proven, the bond provides a financial remedy to the harmed party.
When is it Required?
Renewal cycles matter here — your bond must remain active and continuous throughout the life of your TDHCA license. The requirement kicks in at the initial license application stage and must be maintained without lapse at every renewal period. If your bond expires before your license does, your authorization to operate can be suspended. Stay ahead of your renewal dates to avoid any gap in coverage that puts your license at risk.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Texas requirement enforced by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. It applies to any licensed manufactured housing retailer, broker, or installer operating anywhere in the state of Texas. There is no county-by-county variation — the TDHCA license and bond requirement are uniform across all 254 Texas counties.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your business details and submit — the process is fast and fully online. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can deliver proof to TDHCA without delay.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency, giving you access to a nationwide surety bond catalog with the credibility of an established agency behind every transaction. You get your Texas Manufactured Housing RETAILER / BROKER / INSTALLER Bond without waiting on an agent callback or navigating a slow approval process. Buy online, get your documents fast, and keep your TDHCA license on track.