A general category of housing produced largely in a factory. This umbrella term encompasses MANUFACTURED HOMES, MODULAR HOMES, and PREFABRICATED HOMES, offering significant cost savings and efficient construction techniques compared to traditional site-built homes.
Manufactured housing refers to homes that are built in factories and then transported to a specific site for use. These homes must pass federal inspections in contrast to mobile homes, which often have fewer regulatory requirements. Manufactured homes often include modular housing options.
Modular housing refers to homes that are built in sections (modules) in a factory setting and then transported to a building site where they are assembled and installed on permanent foundations, complying with local and regional building codes and regulations.
