SB 1855 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

human services; 2026-2027.

This bill updates Arizona laws to strengthen protections for tenants in mobile home parks facing changes in park use or significant rent increases. It requires landlords to provide at least 180 days' written notice before a park changes use and prohibits rent hikes within 90 days of that notice. Under the new rules, tenants affected by these changes can receive financial assistance from a relocation fund to cover moving expenses, with specific payment amounts varying based on the size of the mobile home and whether the tenant chooses to relocate or abandon the home. The legislation also clarifies that landlords must contribute specific funds to the relocation assistance program for each tenant affected by a change in use or a substantial rent increase. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for tenants to apply for and receive these payments, including requirements for submitting relocation contracts and documentation to the state director.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2026

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Introduced Jun 9, 2026 Last action Jun 11, 2026

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MODERATE

This bill updates mobile home relocation rules to increase compensation amounts and clarify eligibility for tenants facing rent hikes or park closures. It also extends the funding deadline for the military family relief fund, expands out-of-school care grants to older children, and transfers responsibility for early childhood speech services from the schools for the deaf to the Department of Economic Security.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of mobile home relocation assistance to include specific scenarios like age-restricted community changes and eminent domain, while also broadening the age range for out-of-school time grants.

FISCAL

Increased maximum relocation payments for single-section mobile homes from $12,500 to $22,500 and for multi-section homes from $20,000 to $30,000.

TIMELINE

Extended the expiration date for the military family relief fund from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2031.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new eligibility criteria for mobile home tenants when a park changes from age-restricted to all-age use or when the state exercises eminent domain.

SCOPE

Expanded the age range for out-of-school time grant recipients from children up to 12 years old to include children up to 18 years old.

REQUIREMENT

Transferred authority and contracts for early childhood listening and spoken language services from the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to the Department of Economic Security.

Added a requirement for landlords to notify tenants 180 days in advance of a change in use of the mobile home park.

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Jun 11, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026

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