The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units. The commission was established in 1913. The PSC is comprised of five commissioners, who are appointed by the governor.
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Installer Certification Overview / Program
As a result of SB1096 passed during the 2004 legislative session, the Public Service Commission began regulation to ensure proper installation of new manufactured homes on July 1, 2005. This bill included federal mandates from the 2000 Federal Manufactured Housing Improvement Act. These mandates require the Missouri PSC to 1) license entities who install or set up new manufactured homes; 2) inspect a percentage of all new homes installed; and 3) establish a dispute resolution process under the Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. The installer certification program is governed by Chapter 700.653-700.692 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and Chapter 125 of the Code of State Regulations.
Persons who install new manufactured homes in the State of Missouri must obtain a license from the Missouri Public Service Commission. To obtain the required license, an applicant must first have attended an approved Missouri Installer Training Class and passed the applicable examination. Approved classes are offered through the Missouri Manufactured Housing Association at 573-636-8660 or 1-800-392-0654, or online at Manufactured Housing Institute’s web site at www.manufacturedhousing.org by clicking on “Education” then “Online Courses”, and selecting “Manufactured Home Installation”.
After completing the education requirement, each applicant for license must complete the Application for Manufactured Home Installer License and pay the $150 registration fee. Additionally, each applicant must submit proof of insurance coverage for General Liability Insurance of $300,000 and Workers Compensation Insurance or they must have obtained an affidavit of exemption for Workers Compensation Insurance pursuant to 287.061 RSMo. from the Division of Workers Compensation. A copy of the front sheet or declaration page of the General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance reflecting the name of the insured, coverage amounts and coverage period must be submitted with the application.
Licenses are renewed annually beginning July 1 of each year and are valid from July 1 to June 30.
Installers are required to obtain continuing education classes every three years after their initial certification with the Commission. These classes are not currently available online. To attend these classes and/or to obtain a schedule of the classes, you must contact Missouri Manufactured Housing Association @ 800-392-0654.
Applications must be mailed to Missouri Public Service Commission, Manufactured Housing and Modular Units Program, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
Note: It is suggested applications be mailed to the Commission vs. walk‑ins as applications are subject to approval by the Program Director and may be delayed.