Frequently Asked Questions

What is a MANUFACTURED HOME?

A manufactured home, previously known as a mobile home, is a home that measures at least 400 square feet with a permanent chassis that allows the initial and continued transportation of the home.  The safety and construction quality of a manufactured home must meet strict specifications outlined by HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development).

ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FIRES?

Since 1976, manufactured homes that meet the HUD specifications had 38-44% fewer fires than traditional site-built homes. Moreover, manufactured homes have a lower rate of fire injuries per 100,000 when compared to other one and two-family homes.

HOW MANY AMERICANS LIVE IN MANUFACTURED HOMES?

Approximately 22 million Americans live in a manufactured home which accounts for 7.3 percent of all occupied housing units, and 10.3 percent of all occupied single-family detached housing.

ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES SAFE DURING STORMS?

Properly installed manufactured homes are as safe as traditional homes during a storm, and in hurricane zones, manufactured homes are required to meet higher safety standards than those for site-built homes. To ensure that your manufactured home meets the HUD standards, look for a red certification label on the the exterior of each section.

ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES MORE AFFORDABLE THAN SITE-BUILD HOMES?

According to recent US Census data the average cost per square foot for a manufactured home is $50 and it is $111 for a traditional site-built home.