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What are the HUD minimum requirements for foundation footings and piers under a mobile/manufactured home?
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
There are two specs, one for piers up to 36” high using single-stacked blocks, and another for piers from 36” to 67” with double-stacked blocks, per HUD CFR 3285.306, and as shown below. Piers over 67” high must be designed by a licensed engineer or architect. Mortar is not required unless specified by the manufacturer and, since these are minimum requirements, the manufacturer’s specifications may exceed them.
Also, see our blog posts What are the most common defects in mobile/manufactured home foundation piers? and Why does Florida have mobile/manufactured home installation standards that exceed HUD requirements? and How can I tell if a mobile/manufactured home will pass a foundation certification inspection? and Where can I file a complaint if I have problems with my new or used manufactured/mobile home in Florida?
And go to our HUD-CODE FOR MOBILE HOMES page for a listing of our other HUD-code articles.
Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES:
• Do manufactured/mobile homes have more foundation problems that site-built homes?
• How do I determine the age of a very old mobile home?
• What is a "HUD label verification letter" for a mobile/manufactured home?
• Is it safe to go under a mobile home?
• Are older mobile homes unsafe?
• What do I need to know about buying a foreclosed mobile home?
• Does it make sense to buy an older mobile home and remodel it?
• Where do I find the vehicle identification number (VIN) on a mobile home?
• How do I find out how old a mobile home is and who manufactured it?
• What is the right price for a used mobile home?
• How energy efficient is a mobile home?
• When were the first double-wide mobile homes manufactured?• Does an addition to a mobile home have to comply with the HUD Code?
• What walls can I remove in a mobile home?
• What can I do to prevent dampness and mold in my mobile home?
• How can I tell if a mobile home is well constructed?
• How can I tell the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home?
Visit our MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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