If you’ve recently moved into a new home, you’re probably ready to get your old mobile home off your property. After all, it won’t be long before it starts falling into disrepair, creating an eyesore for the entire neighborhood. There are several options for getting rid of a mobile home, but none are as beneficial as donating it to charity.
Of course, donating a mobile home is an incredible act of generosity, and if the trailer is in decent condition, it can help a low-income family in need of a home. However, the benefit often overlooked is that if you donate your mobile home, you could have it removed from your property for free and also earn a maximal tax deduction.
4 Steps to Donate Your Mobile Home to Charity
Donating your mobile home to charity is a simple process, and by following these easy steps, you will ensure that there are no issues or delays in getting your mobile home to a family that desperately needs it.
- Make sure the mobile home is paid off, along with any liens, mortgages, or back taxes. If money is owed on the home, then it is more difficult to donate to charity. When the mobile home is paid off, you will receive the title from the previous owner or lender, which can then be donated.
- Verify the year, make, and model of the mobile home. You can find this information on the data plate or call us for guidance. The data plate is a small metal plate usually found in the kitchen cabinet or electrical panel. Contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development if the plate is missing.
- Contact and complete paperwork with the charity of your choice, and they will make arrangements for the mobile home to be removed at no cost to you. Check with the charity to verify that they will arrange for all of the necessary licenses and permits.
- Obtain a copy of the donation receipt. With the receipt, you’ll be able to file for a maximum tax deduction. The amount of the tax reduction will be based on the claimed or appraised value of the mobile home you donated.
At first glance, the donation process may seem overwhelming, but compared to the alternatives, it’s by far the easiest and most simple. As long as you work with a reputable charity to obtain the necessary documentation and have taken steps to ensure that your mobile home passes inspection and meets building codes, donating it is your best option for having it removed.
Helping Each Other, Help Others
If you have a mobile home taking up space on your property and creating an eyesore, it’s time you get rid of it.
You’ve probably already discovered that hiring a professional removal service will cost you a fortune, and doing it on your own is too dangerous. On the other hand, if you’re willing to donate your mobile home to charity, you can have it removed for free.
Better yet, when you donate it to a reputable company, such as Banyan Mobile Home Removal, they will ensure that it goes to a low-income family in need of a home. And you’ll get a tax deduction too!
So, if you need a junk mobile home removed, contact Banyan today, and together we help each other and help others.