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The Difference Between Mobile and Manufactured Homes

The only difference between the two types of homes is the date they were built. According to HUD, a factory-built home prior to June 15, 1976 is a mobile home and one built after June 15, 1976 is a manufactured home.

What is the Differenct Between Manufactured and Modular Homes?

From a legal standpoint, the primary difference between modular and manufactured homes is that modular homes are held to the same local, state and regional building codes required for on-site homes, while manufactured homes are held to a federal code set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  After the HUD Code was created in the 1970s, the Housing Act of 1980 later mandated the term “manufactured” be used in place of “mobile” in all federal laws and literature that referenced homes built after 1976. The new codes and standards then quickly gave rise to the whole new era of the beautiful, modern manufactured homes you see today.

Benefits of Purchasing a Mobile or  Manufactured Home

Affordability. One of the biggest advantages of mobile home ownership is affordability. Mobile homes are in general less expensive than traditional permanent homes built from the ground up due to their lower price per square foot. Mobile homes might even be a solution to the Housing Affordability Crisis.

4 Benefits of Manufactured Homes

• Manufactured homes are generally less costly when compared to stick built homes of a similar size, but the savings don’t stop there.
• Environmentally Friendly. The negative impact to the environment tends to be lower with manufactured homes.
• Reliable Construction.
• Flexibility.

National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards

In 1976, HUD established the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS), commonly known as the HUD code. These federal standards regulate all aspects of construction, including design and construction strength, durability, transportability, fire resistance, and energy efficiency.