Park Approval: What to Expect When Your Buyer Applies
October 8, 2026
Here's the part that surprises first-time sellers: you don't need the park's permission to sell your home — but your buyer needs the park's approval to keep the home on its lot. This is where deals stall, so get ahead of it.
How screening works
- The buyer submits a rental application to park management, usually with an application fee.
- The park runs its standard screening — credit, background, income — the same standards it applies to everyone.
- Oregon law requires parks to use reasonable, consistent standards. They can't reject a buyer for an arbitrary reason.
How to avoid delays
- Talk to park management before you list. Ask what the application requires and how long approval takes.
- Tell buyers upfront. "The park will need to approve you for the lot" in your listing saves everyone time.
- Keep the sale agreement contingent on park approval so nobody is trapped if approval falls through.
The age question
A common worry: "My home is from the 1970s — will the park reject my buyer because of its age?" Parks generally must apply their written standards consistently. If the park has a written age policy, ask to see it before you list.