Short answer: Wyoming mobile home park laws are thin. The state has no mobile home park residency act, and its Residential Rental Property Act defines a “residential rental unit” in a way that excludes “a mobile home lot,” under Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201(a)(iv). If you own your home and rent the lot, your rights come mostly from your written lot agreement and from the state’s general eviction statute, which lets a landlord start an eviction three days after rent is due, after a three-day notice to quit (§§ 1-21-1002 and 1-21-1003).
That leaves most of the questions other states answer by statute, such as rent notice, closure notice and sale in place, up to the contract you sign. Here is what Wyoming law does and doesn’t say, and how to protect yourself.
Wyoming Mobile Home Park Laws at a Glance
| Rule | Wyoming | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile home park residency act | None found | Wyoming Statutes, Titles 1, 34 and 35 searched |
| Residential Rental Property Act | Definition of “residential rental unit” excludes a mobile home lot | § 1-21-1201(a)(iv) |
| When eviction can start | Tenant holds over after the term, or rent is 3 days past due | § 1-21-1002(a)(i) |
| Notice to quit | Written notice at least 3 days before filing | § 1-21-1003 |
| Summons timing | Served 3 to 12 days before trial; no written answer required | § 1-21-1004 |
| Lot rent increase notice | No statute; set by your agreement | None |
| Park water and sewer design | Health department may not regulate design and construction | § 35-4-224 |
No Park Act, and an Exclusion in the Rental Law
Most states have a statute written for people who own a home but rent the ground under it. We searched Wyoming’s civil procedure, property and public health titles and found none.
The general landlord-tenant law doesn’t fill the gap cleanly. Article 12 of Title 1, the Residential Rental Property Act, defines a “residential rental unit” as a renter’s principal residence and its grounds and facilities, “excluding a mobile home lot or recreational property rented on an occasional basis” (§ 1-21-1201(a)(iv)). The most natural reading takes mobile home lots out of the Act entirely. The phrase “rented on an occasional basis” could arguably be read to reach lots too, which would limit the exclusion to occasional lot rentals. No Wyoming statute settles that question, so don’t assume the Act’s protections cover your year-round lot.
The practical effect is significant. The Act’s owner duties in § 1-21-1203 require a rental to be reasonably safe, sanitary and fit, and require upkeep of common areas, wiring, plumbing, heat and water. If your lot is excluded, those duties may not bind the park. Your agreement would then decide what services and maintenance the park owes.
Eviction: The Forcible Entry and Detainer Statute
Wyoming’s forcible entry and detainer statute is not limited to residential units. It reaches anyone who unlawfully holds “lands or tenements” (§ 1-21-1001), which includes a rented lot. Under § 1-21-1002(a)(i), a landlord can bring the case against a tenant who holds over after the term ends or who fails to pay rent for three days after it is due.
Before filing, the landlord must give a written notice to leave at least three days in advance. It must be left with you or at your usual home or business if you can’t be found (§ 1-21-1003). The summons must be served three to 12 days before trial, and you don’t have to file a written answer to take full part in the trial (§ 1-21-1004). The Wyoming Judicial Branch eviction page explains the process and links to circuit court self-help forms.
No Wyoming statute lists specific grounds for ending a lot tenancy, requires the park to give a reason for nonrenewal, or sets a longer notice period because you would have to move a house. Those protections exist only if your agreement includes them.
Example: Cody’s lot in Rock Springs
Cody owns a 1998 single-wide and pays $450 a month for his lot, due on the 1st. If January’s rent is still unpaid after January 4, 2027, his landlord can serve a written three-day notice to quit. Once three days have passed, the landlord can file, and the summons must be served 3 to 12 days before trial. In other words, a homeowner who would have to move an entire house could be in court about two weeks after a missed payment. Cody’s best protection is an agreement that adds a longer cure period.
Lot Rent, Rules and Fees
No Wyoming statute sets a notice period, a cap or a frequency limit for lot rent increases. Community rules, fees, guest policies and late charges are likewise governed by your agreement rather than by a state code section. Read the agreement for three things: how much notice the park must give before raising rent or changing rules, whether rent can change mid-term, and what fees you can be charged.
Selling Your Home in Place
Wyoming has no statute guaranteeing your right to sell your home where it sits, limiting the park’s power to reject a buyer, or barring sale commissions. If the park can refuse your buyer, your only option may be moving the home before selling it. Before you sign, ask for a written term that lets you sell in place to any buyer who meets the park’s written, objective standards, without a commission.
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Park Closure and Purchase Rights
We found no Wyoming statute requiring advance notice of a park closure, relocation payments or a residents’ right to buy the land. If the owner sells or converts the park, your lease term and its notice clause control how long you can stay. Once that ends, the landlord can treat you as holding over under § 1-21-1002. A long lease term, or a closure clause with a long notice period, is the only way to secure time to relocate.
There is also no statute creating residents’ associations or protecting tenant organizing in parks. Residents can still organize and negotiate collectively; they just have no special legal status in doing so.
Health and Safety in Parks
The one Wyoming statute that names mobile home parks is in the public health title. Under § 35-4-224, the Department of Health has no authority to regulate the design and construction of sewer and water facilities within a mobile home park. It can still regulate the health of people in a park and inspect those facilities once they are built. If water or sewage problems threaten health, the department may be a place to report them, along with your city or county.
Where to Get Help in Wyoming
For deceptive charges or misrepresentations, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Unit. Eviction cases are heard in circuit court. Legal Aid of Wyoming takes applications for free civil legal help online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wyoming have a mobile home park law?
Not a residency act. The Residential Rental Property Act’s definition excludes a mobile home lot under § 1-21-1201(a)(iv). The only park-specific statute we found, § 35-4-224, concerns health regulation of water and sewer facilities.
How fast can a Wyoming park start an eviction for unpaid lot rent?
Under § 1-21-1002(a)(i), once rent is three days past due. The landlord must first serve a three-day notice to quit under § 1-21-1003, and the summons must be served 3 to 12 days before trial.
Is there a limit on lot rent increases in Wyoming?
No statute sets a limit or notice period. Any protection comes from the terms of your written agreement.
Do I need to file a written answer if the park sues to evict me?
No. Section 1-21-1004 says a defendant isn’t required to file a written answer to take full part in the trial, but you do need to appear.
Does the park have to keep my lot’s utilities safe?
If the Residential Rental Property Act applies, § 1-21-1203 requires owners to maintain plumbing, heat and water. Because that Act excludes mobile home lots, rely on your agreement and on health officials under § 35-4-224.
Before you sign or renew a Wyoming lot agreement, ask for written terms on rent notice, a cure period for late rent, sale in place and closure notice, because no statute will supply them. Then review our Wyoming eviction process and Wyoming tenant rights guides, the Wyoming security deposit law, and our mobile home park laws by state hub.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. For help, start with LSC’s get legal help page.