Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, mobile homes can be moved, either within Rio Blanco County, to the landfill (check with the landfill for fees), to another Colorado County, or out-of-state. If the mobile home is to be located outside the city limits of Meeker or Rangely, contact the Rio Blanco County Planning Department for any restrictions. If the mobile home is to be located within the city limits of Meeker or Rangely, contact the respective Town Halls for more information.

A mobile home authentication and orange movement tag, obtained from the county Treasurer's Office in person, are required for all mobile home moves. The fee is $10 for the authentication, which states the tax status of the mobile home is current, along with other information. Please provide the following information to the Treasurer's Office for authentication: - Assessed owner's name - Date of movement (if applicable) - Mobile Home Title - Mover's name and address - New Owner's name and address - New physical address of mobile home - Old physical address of mobile home - Schedule number Please check with the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Department for any closures or restriction in place at the time you plan to move. You may also be required to obtain permitting from the State of Colorado, which may be handled by your mover.

For a name change on a title, a mobile home authentication must be obtained, either in person or by mail, from the Treasurer's office. tax status is checked and may require tax payment. The cost of the authentication is $10. The Clerk and Recorder's Office requires this form, along with the original title, for the title change. Additional costs for a title change are collected in the county Clerk and Recorder's Office.

A mobile home authentication (cost: $10) and orange movement tag must be obtained in person from the Treasurer's Office. Taxes may need to also be paid. The original authentication is then taken to the Clerk and Recorder's Office, along with the original title, where the name change will be processed, for additional fees. A copy of the authentication can be given to the mover, along with the orange movement tag.

The Building Department and Assessor's Office must be contacted. If the mobile home is successfully combined with a Real Property Schedule, the mobile home title must be purged, as it is no longer taxed as a mobile home. the county Treasurer requires the title, a signed request to purge form, and that the taxes are paid. this information is sent to the State of Colorado. There is no charge for this.