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Why Manufactured Housing is a Smart Choice for Homeowners

Affordability

One of the most compelling benefits of manufactured housing is its affordability. According to the Manufactured Housing Institute, the cost per square foot of a manufactured home is significantly lower than that of a site-built home. This cost-effectiveness is attributed to:

  • Factory-based construction that eliminates weather delays.
  • Bulk purchasing of materials, reducing expenses.
  • Lower labor costs due to streamlined processes.

For families looking to achieve homeownership without the financial strain, manufactured housing provides an accessible pathway.

Taken from ~ Why Manufactured Housing is a Smart Choice for Homeowners

 

Manufactured Home & HUD Code

Manufactured homes are built to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which was passed by the U.S. Congress and became law on June 15, 1976.

The HUD code is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD regulates the design and construction of manufactured homes, formerly known as mobile homes, to a specific performance code. This is called a pre-emptive code because it pre-empts all local building codes for single family dwellings.

The Federal program includes the monitoring of independent third parties involved in the design review and inspection process, but excludes the actual installation of the homes.

Every HUD home has a special label affixed on the exterior of the home, indicating that the home has been designed, constructed, tested, and inspected to comply with the stringent federal standards set forth in the code. No manufactured home may be shipped from the factory unless it complies with the HUD code and receives a certification label from an independent third-party inspector.
 
Taken from ~ Buyer's Guide to Manufactured Homes

Manufactured Homes and HUD Standards

While manufactured homes used to be called “mobile homes,” the term shifted to “manufactured” in 1976 with the passing of the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act, also called the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards or the HUD code. The act was passed to ensure the safety and quality of manufactured homes.

HUD’s manufacturing and safety standards require that manufactured homes contain a certification label or HUD Tag, which ensures that it meets body and frame requirements, thermal protection, plumbing, electrical, fire safety and other HUD code standards.

Taken from ~ Manufactured Home Description