Myths & Realities
of Manufactured Housing
Manufactured Housing... Modular Homes... Mobile Homes...
Aren't they all the same?
Manufactured housing has opened the door to home ownership for millions of families. The term "manufactured housing" refers to
a home build in an entirely protected environment under Federal Codes that are managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. These homes are not "mobile homes." That term refers to homes produced prior to 1976; they were not
regulated by the HUD codes at that time.
Manufactured homes look like any other conventionally built home in appearance. They are built to codes which ensure a safe
and sound environment. In building these homes, economical construction techniques combined with minimum on site work make
this type of home a financially attractive housing alternative to traditionally built houses.
One of the advantages of Manufactured Housing is the reduced start-to-finish time of the project. While your home
is being constructed in a climate controlled environment, foundation and utility work can take place on site. When the
manufacturing process is complete, the interior finish from the walls, countertops and cabinetry right down to the carpet are
typically installed. Manufactured housing is transported to the site and quickly assembled, insuring minimal weather exposure.
Once the sections of your house are assembled, the connection of utilities and a short list of interior finish work complete
your new house.
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