Common sizes are 14x70 feet for single-wides and 24x48 feet for double-wides. Modular home businesses often control their supply chain, reducing material shortages.
Some parks have age restrictions, often 55+, creating communities specifically for older adults. Manufactured homes are popular in retirement communities, particularly in warm states. Although they can technically be moved, manufactured homes are typically intended for permanent placement. Modular home businesses are increasingly focused on urban infill projects due to housing shortages.
Mobile homes may be taxed as personal property rather than real estate unless on a permanent foundation. Modular home businesses are expanding into commercial sectors, including schools and hospitals.
Common sizes are 14x70 feet for single-wides and 24x48 feet for double-wides. A large percentage of affordable housing in Chiefland consists of mobile and manufactured homes. In Chiefland, residents of mobile home parks may face rent increases on their lot, which can impact affordability. Additional modules can be added to expand living space as families grow.