A manufactured home refers to any factory home built after 1976 and is constructed according to a code administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD Code). The HUD Code, unlike conventional building codes, requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a permanent chassis. The homes will come in 1, 2, or 3 sections and are attached a steel frame for transport. A manufactured home is a well constructed, energy efficient, high quality affordable housing option available across the United States.