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What to KNow - Your Questions Answered

Welcome to the Manufactured Housing Institute of Arizona’s FAQ Center. This resource provides clear, Arizona-specific answers to the most common questions about manufactured and modular housing. Explore each topic to better understand home types, construction, financing, communities, and ownership considerations across the state..

Home Types, Construction & Performance

  1. What is the difference between a modular home, a manufactured home, and a mobile home?
  2. Are modular homes as durable as traditional stick-built homes?
  3. How long does it take to build a modular or manufactured home?
  4. Can I customize the design of a modular or manufactured home?
  5. How long do manufactured homes last and what Arizona homeowners should know?
  6. How are manufactured homes built, and why does it matter for Arizona home buyers?
  7. Can I order 2×6 exterior walls on a manufactured home in Arizona?
  8. Manufactured homes do not off-gas VOCs more than site-built homes in Arizona

Buying, Pricing & Consumer Protection

  1. Ordering vs. buying a manufactured home in Arizona: What do homebuyers need to know?
  2. What are turnkey manufactured home packages in Arizona?
  3. Why do single-wide and double-wide manufactured homes cost different amounts in Arizona, even at similar square footage?
  4. What questions should every Arizona manufactured home buyer ask their dealer?
  5. What are red flags manufactured home buyers should watch for?
  6. How do you know whether a manufactured home dealer’s offer is fair?

Foundations, Installation & Setup

  1. What are pit set manufactured homes in Arizona?
  2. What are piers, slabs, crawlspaces, and pit-set foundations in Arizona manufactured housing?
  3. What are permanent foundations for manufactured homes in Arizona?
  4. What are punch lists in Arizona’s home buying and building process?
  5. Can I move older manufactured homes and pre-HUD mobile homes in Arizona?
  6. How do manufactured homes ship from the factory in Arizona?

Legal, Financing & Appraisal Topics

  1. What is an affidavit of affixture and when is it required for manufactured homes? Is it applicable in Arizona?
  2. How are manufactured homes appraised in Arizona’s housing market?
  3. Do manufactured homes qualify for appraisal like site-built homes?
  4. Can HUD vouchers be used for manufactured home lot rent in Arizona?
  5. What are Arizona programs for first-time home buyers? A practical guide for manufactured home buyers

Communities, Parks & Long-Term Ownership

  1. Mobile home park vs. RV park vs. manufactured home community: What’s the difference in Arizona?
  2. How do 55+ manufactured home communities differ from all-age parks in Arizona?
  3. What do residents and park owners need to know about evictions in Arizona manufactured home communities?
  4. How do you sell your lived-in manufactured home in an Arizona community?

This page is intended to serve as an educational reference for manufactured housing in Arizona. If you require more specific information or assistance, please consult the appropriate resources or contact us directly.

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