Pet Restrictions - Do Your Research Before you Shop!
Pet restrictions…..to many of you, this may be just what you are looking for in a mobile home community. For others of us with furry legged friends, this can be a thorn in our side. Communities all over the Lehigh Valley, Quakertown, and Carbon County, vary in their rules concerning pets.
Cats - It is safe to say that most parks do not impose restrictions on house cats, however be careful letting your feline family members roam outside. Mike and I have witnessed several occasions where residents were cited after letting swarms of kitties roam around the community. Also, feeding stray cats can cause friction between neighbors and community management. If you have one or a few indoor cats, chances are you can look for a mobile home in most any park. Check the park rules if you have any questions regarding your feline companions.
Dogs - Imagine this situation: You have been searching for the perfect mobile home for months and you finally stumble across your dream house! Everything is perfect - price, location, size, the view, the jacuzzi tub….. The sellers accept your offer and you have been approved for a loan through Mobile Loan Specialists financing. You go to the park management office to fill out a resident application only to find out that dogs are NOT allowed in the community!!!! There is no way you are giving up Fido for any dream house, so you went through all that for nothing!!!
To avoid this frustrating situation, be upfront with the Mobile Loan Specialists team about the number and breeds of dogs you have. We will make sure we only show you home in communities that will permit your canine friends.
Check with community management for specific dog rules. Restrictions are often posted on a bulletin board in the park office. If not, don’t be afraid to ask.
Below is an abbreviated list of area communities and their dog restrictions. *Start here, but always check with the park for changes, before you buy. Many parks have a 1 or 2 dog limit per household.
Dogs OK
Green Acres, Breinigsville ($5/mo for second dog)
Mountain View, Walnutport (no aggressive breeds)
Northside Heights, Lehighton
Red Maple Acres, Wescosville
GlenCrest, Slatington
Indian Creek Village, Macungie
Terry Hill, Breinigsville
Stone Terrace, Whitehall (18″ or less to ears, $5/mo.)
Millers Edgewood, Bath (15″ or less to shoulder)
Lil’ Wolfe, Orefield
Greenbriar Village, Bath
Keystone MHP, Laurys Station
Hickory Hills, Bath
Blue Mountain MHP, Kunkletown
Whispering Hollow South/North (1 dog, $10/mo)
Valley View (18″ or less with approval, $5/mo)
Lazarus MHP, Coplay ($10/mo)
Melody Lakes, Quakertown
Mountain Village, Macungie
Heritage Village, Walnutport
Nis Hollow Estates, Lehighton
Saylors MHP, Allentown
Gilly’s MHP, Allentown
Becker MHP, Walnutport (small dogs only)
Gap View MHP, Walnutport
NO Dogs Allowed
Saucon Valley Crossings, Center Valley
Hi-Point, Wescosville
Lakeview Estates, Coplay
Andel MHP, Kutztown
Countryview MHP, Mertztown
Ossies, Orefield
Heidelberg Acres, Germansville
Three C’s, Wescosville
The Big “O”, Macungie
Schweppes MHP, Easton
Exotics and others - Pennsylvania law prohibits people from harboring many “exotic” animals. If the law says you can’t have it as a pet, mobile home parks are no exception. Fish aquariums, small lizards, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc., are generally permitted in most parks, but again check with management if you are unsure.
Farm Animals - A mobile home community is no place for chicken coops and pig pens. We need not say more……………
