Oakdale to assume local enforcement for mobile home parks starting July 2026

Oakdale — The City Council voted 5‑0 to declare the city’s intent to assume local enforcement responsibility for mobile home parks and special‑occupancy parks, a change staff said would move enforcement from the state to Oakdale effective July 1, 2026.

City staff explained the proposed addition of section 36-18.26 to the Oakdale Municipal Code would allow the city to administer inspections and permits using the state fee schedule and HCD (Housing and Community Development) forms while keeping related permit fees locally. Staff said Oakdale currently has roughly 650 regulated mobile‑home spaces and no RV parks.

"We retain all the permit and inspection fees locally, faster response times, and more consistent code enforcement," staff said, adding that police, code enforcement and public services would carry out the program. Staff cautioned the city must adopt state forms and fee schedules and commit to full compliance.

Councilmembers asked whether the city knows how many spaces are owner‑occupied versus rented and whether the change would hold landlords accountable for upkeep. Staff said the exact breakdown is unknown and clarified owner responsibility for compliance; staff also described enforcement options used previously, including administrative citations, liens and, in extreme cases, receivership used on derelict commercial properties.

The council approved the motion to proceed 5‑0; staff will notify HCD and pursue a second reading and formal adoption consistent with the state notice requirements.