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What's the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home?

Hey y'all! Today's "What the Wednesday" is about modular vs manufactured homes. Truth be told, I didn't know the difference myself until I started working with Clayton Homes of Effingham. See, there are three main types of homes-Manufactured (HUD) homes, Modular (MOD) homes, and Site-Built homes. Site-Built homes are the easiest to define - they’re homes built directly on-site. Site-Built homes often require you to work directly with a contractor and tend to be more expensive than HUD or MOD homes. The other two require a bit more explanation:

Manufactured (HUD) homes were originally known as mobile homes but were officially separated from the “mobile home” name after the HUD Code Act of 1974. Now, modern manufactured homes are extremely different from mobile homes, both in terms of construction and design. Manufactured homes are constructed using quality materials inside climate-controlled building facilities. They also typically come in three sizes — single, double and triple section — and can range from under 1,000 sq. ft. to over 2,000.

There can be a lot of similarities between HUD and MOD homes including floor plans! The main difference between manufactured and modular homes is that manufactured homes are built to the national HUD code, while modular homes are built to all applicable state and local building codes. This is similar to the way traditional site-built homes are constructed. The codes and standards a modular home is built to can vary based on the state as well as the county, city or township the home will be located in. Some counties will require you to have a MOD home and not allow HUD homes. This is something to consider when contemplating what property to purchase for your new home. You will want to make sure of what the land you are considering placing your home on allows.

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