Mobile home storm rules in Wyoming

Wyoming addresses storm and disaster safety through the federal HUD construction code and the Residential Rental Property Act's habitability duty. The information below describes how the law generally works; anyone dealing with a specific situation should consider consulting a licensed attorney in Wyoming.

What the statute says

The home's construction and anchoring follow the federal HUD code (24 C.F.R. Part 3280), which sets the wind-zone construction and anchoring requirements. Habitability comes from the Residential Rental Property Act: under Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1203(a), each owner must "not rent the residential rental unit unless it is reasonably safe, sanitary and fit for human occupancy," "maintain common areas ... in a sanitary and reasonably safe condition," and "maintain electrical systems, plumbing, heating and hot and cold water." Wyoming has no dedicated mobile-home-park statute and no provision requiring a park to provide a storm shelter.

How it works in general

For the home itself, Wyoming relies on the federal HUD code's wind-zone construction and anchoring standards — important in a state known for high winds, where proper tie-downs and anchoring matter. For the lot and common areas, the Residential Rental Property Act's duty applies: the owner has to keep the unit reasonably safe, sanitary, and fit, with working electrical, plumbing, heating, and hot and cold water, which matters most when a storm strains a park's systems. Wyoming doesn't require a park to provide a storm shelter, so disaster preparation and assistance run through state and federal emergency management.

Common scenarios

General examples Wyoming park residents commonly encounter:

• Questions arise about how a home is anchored. The federal HUD code governs construction and wind-zone requirements (24 C.F.R. Part 3280).
• A storm strains the home's utilities. The owner must maintain electrical, plumbing, heating, and hot and cold water (§1-21-1203(a)).
• A resident looks for a storm shelter. No statute requires a park to provide one; rely on local emergency management.

Other authorities that may apply

The Residential Rental Property Act (Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1203) sets the habitability duty; the federal HUD code governs home construction and anchoring. The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and FEMA administer disaster assistance, and a homeowner's insurance policy — not statute — usually governs storm-damage claims.