Are Manufactured Homes the same as Mobile Homes?

Technically, a “manufactured home” refers to any mobile home built after 1976, subject to updated regulations and current registration with Housing and Community Development (HCD). HCD oversees all mobile homes built and sold in California, ensuring that they meet Health and Safety standards.

What are Manufactured Homes and what differentiates them from traditional homes?

The only distinction between traditional, site-built homes and manufactured homes is the location in which they are built. Currently, around 40% of all homes in America, including residential property, are built in a factory before being delivered to the intended location. The same materials are used for construction of Manufactured Homes; they are placed on a steel chassis to facilitate transportation and delivery.

Manufactured Homes are designed with residential floorplans and space in mind; the interior is nearly indistinguishable from a site-built home and offers a very similar living experience.

What’s the difference in owning a Manufactured Home?

Manufactured Homes are delivered from the factory, meaning they are not built on-site. This means they are priced very low compared to residential property, after which the homeowner either places it on private land or rents a space for it, such as in a mobile home park.

Regardless of where the home is placed, the homeowner still owns the home. Here in California, considering all options of home ownership is necessary, and manufactured homes are both accessible and enjoy the benefits of appreciation in value over time!