Michigan Manufactured Housing Retailer Bond Overview
- Purpose: To protect purchasers, sellers and the state if a retailer causes monetary loss
- Who Needs It: All retailers selling manufactured housing in Michigan
- Regulating Body: The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Building Division
- Bond Amount: $10,000
- Minimum Price: $100; credit-based
What Is a Michigan Manufactured Housing Retailer Bond?
A Michigan manufactured housing dealer bond protects customers from harm if a dealer is fraudulent. It ensures honest and legal title transfers, safe moving of structures, appropriate alterations, and more.
How Much Do Manufactured Housing Retailer Bonds Cost?
Michigan manufactured housing retailers need a $10,000 bond. Your premium rate will depend on your personal credit report. Most applicants pay just $100–$250. Apply in minutes now.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
How Does the Bond Work?
There are three parties in a manufactured home retailer bond contract.
- Principal: The manufactured housing retailer filing the bond
- Obligee: The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Building Division
- Surety: The issuing surety provider
As the principal, you are liable for reimbursing any monetary loss resulting from fraud, cheating, or misrepresentation. It also protects the state from loss if you don’t remit sales and use taxes.
The surety can cancel the bond by giving 30 days’ written notice to the Building Division.

How Do I Get a Manufactured Housing Retailer Bond?
SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get a mobile home retailer bond. Follow these quick and easy steps to get your bond:
- Apply for a free quote.
- Pay your invoice.
- File the digital bond form with your registration application packet.
How Do I Renew My Bond?
Your bond will expire after one full year. To extend your bond term, pay the renewal premium when prompted. We send out renewal reminders to help you stay on top of your bond coverage.
