What type of home is characterized by its manufactured nature but is different from modular homes?

Manufactured (Mobile) Homes are distinct in that they are built entirely in a factory, transported to their site, and then placed on a permanent foundation or sometimes left on wheels. This type of home is constructed according to the standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rather than local building codes, which is an important factor that characterizes them. They can be moved from one site to another, reflecting their classification as mobile.

In contrast, while modular homes are also constructed in a factory setting, they are built to conform to local building codes and are usually installed on a permanent foundation, making them a permanent structure rather than a mobile one. Panelized homes refer to structures that are constructed using pre-fabricated panels that are assembled on-site, which further differentiates them from manufactured homes. Factory-built homes is a broader term that can encompass both manufactured and modular homes, but it does not specifically address the unique characteristics of manufactured (mobile) homes. Lastly, Type 5 (Wood Frame) refers to a specific type of construction classification used in building codes and does not pertain to the manufactured nature of homes.