The term “Manufactured Home” specifically refers to a home built entirely in a protected environment under a federal code established by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Manufactured Homes are NOT Mobile Homes. The term “Mobile Home” describes factory-built homes produced prior to the June, 1976 HUD Code enactment. The HUD code requires each Manufactured Home to meet the following requirements:
- Built as a one, two or three section home in an environmentally controlled center which is then transported to the home site on a frame.
- Meets the strict HUD code for design and construction, durability and strength, fire resistance, transportability, energy efficiency and quality.
- Built on steel beams with wheels under each section.
- Meets the high standards for heating, plumbing, air conditioning and thermal and electrical systems performance.
- Passes stringent third party inspections.
Today’s Manufactured Homes are built with the same materials as site-built homes, but in a controlled factory environment using the latest in computer-assisted design. They come with “standard” features that you would find in a site-built home and today’s manufacturers offer a variety of floor plans and designs which can include vaulted ceilings, state-of-the art kitchens, fireplaces, master suites, walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed bathtubs and whirlpools. Your Manufactured Home can be completely customized to fit your lifestyle and budget.