North Dakota Manufactured Housing Association
PO Box 2681  Bismarck, North Dakota 58502
Phone # 701-223-6671

• THE HUD CODE (courtesy of MHI)
  While many site-built homes are constructed according to a specific building code to ensure proper design and safety, all manufactured homes are constructed in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, in effect since June 15, 1976. This building code, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and known as the HUD Code, regulates manufactured home design and construction, strength and durability, fire resistance and energy efficiency. Recently, this building code was revised to enhance energy efficiency and ventilation standards and to improve the wind resistance of manufactured homes in areas prone to hurricane-force winds.
  Every manufactured home has a red and silver label certifying that it was built and inspected in compliance with the HUD Code. No manufactured home may be shipped from the factory unless it complies with the HUD Code and receives the certification label from an independent third- party inspection agency.

Manufactured Housing Facts

• Manufactured homes now account for 20.7 percent of all new single-family housing starts.

• Approximately 19 million people -- over 7 percent of the US population -- live full-time in 8 million manufactured homes.

• In 1994
  The average sales price of a manufactured home was $33,500. 
  Single-section homes average $23,900, while multi-section homes average $42,900.
  In 1998
  The average sales price of a manufactured home was $43,800. 
  Single-section homes average $30,300, while multi-section homes average $52,300.

• Manufactured housing retail sales were estimated at $12.328 billion in 1995.
  Manufactured housing retail sales were estimated at $13.955 billion in 1996.
  Manufactured housing retail sales were estimated at $14.524 billion in 1997.
  Manufactured housing retail sales were estimated at $16.331 billion in 1998.
  Manufactured housing retail sales were estimated at $15.202 billion in 1999.
  

• All manufactured homes are built to the federal HUD Code, with each home going through a rigorous inspection process before being certified and sold. 1996 marks the 20th anniversary of the HUD Code.

• 88% of manufactured home homeowners report satisfaction with the manufactured housing lifestyle.

• Square foot by Square foot, manufactured homes cost much less than a site-built home.

• In a recent study, the average life of a manufactured home is now estimated at 55.8 years.

• Sizes range from 14' x 52' to 16' to 80' - 26' x 40' to 28' x 80' - 32' x 80'

• Your new home is warranted for one full year to cover deficiencies in workmanship and materials. In addition to the one year warranty, there is a third party protection available through an independent insurer which covers all major structural components of the home for seven years. This is added protection for what is probably the largest single investment that most families encounter in their lives.

• Manufactured homes are constructed in a factory under controlled conditions. Weather is not a factor in the construction. This allows for easy quality control giving you the highest quality.

• The manufacturing process permits flexibility of design in floor plans and exterior.

• Manufactured housing is designed to be energy efficient at a time when energy costs are rising. This means, for you the consumer, lower energy costs, greater comfort, and better air quality.

• In 1988, Multi-section homes represented 61.3% of all industry shipments, compared to single-section homes at 38.7%.
  In 1999, Multi-section homes represented 64.7 percent of all industry shipments, compared to single-section homes at 35.3 percent.

• In a recent Owens Corning study, conducted by National Family Opinion, it was concluded that 93% of manufactured home owners are satisfied with their housing choice.

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Last updated 03.14.06