Modern mobile homes are more accurately called manufactured homes.
Mobile homes can be an advantageous investment if you live in Florida. The price of a mobile home is cheaper than most standard houses, when compared by square footage. Additionally, although most mobile homes remain in the place where they are first set up, they carry the benefit of being able to move to a new location if so desired. In Florida there are regulations concerning construction and installation of mobile homes.
HUD Label Display
All mobile homes must receive a HUD (Housing and Urban Development) label that certifies it was built in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards. The label must be located in the tail-light end of the transportable section of the home approximately 12 inches up from the ground and one foot inside of the side of the road.
Design Approval
To ensure that mobile homes are constructed safely and in compliance with HUD's Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards, the manufacturer has to employ engineers to certify that the design of the mobile home is consistent with the proper standards.
Pier Construction
Piers are the supporting legs of the mobile homes that keep them sturdy and anchored to the ground. Piers shall be centered under the I-beam the maximum spacing of piers shall be 8 feet. Every pier is required to withstand 2,500 pounds of weight. Three consecutive tests must be performed and pass without a failure for the pier to be approved.
