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4 Things to Consider Before Moving a Manufactured Home

Moving a manufactured home is not easy. You don’t just hitch them to a big truck and pull them down the road. You need permits and licenses and bonded professionals.

Manufactured homes aren’t like the old mobile homes and recreational vehicles that could be moved with the turn of a key. In fact, one reason so many people take issue with the term ‘mobile home’ is that they aren’t very mobile at all. In fact, moving a manufactured home is a ‘professionals only’ job.

Once a manufactured home is installed on its original site the vast majority of them remain there. Over 90% of all manufactured homes are never moved again after installation.

If you’re thinking of moving your manufactured home, here are a few things you need to keep in mind:

Can your Manufactured Home Be Moved?

First things first, a manufactured home must be capable of withstanding the move. Older homes are often deemed unfit. The moving process is tough, even on homes in excellent condition.

Some transport companies have a rule that any home being moved more than 50-100 miles requires new tires and other standard equipment on the home.

Zoning Issues when Moving a Manufactured Home

Manufactured homes are built to different standards based on location. HUD has divided the country into three different thermal zones, roof load zones, and wind zones. Manufactured homes must meet or exceed the standards of each area.

Below is a thermal zone map released by ManufacturedHousing.org: