As defined by the National Flood Insurance Program: "a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities".

• Manufactured Homes are typically produced in factories and then later moved to a permanent site and used as permanent housing.
• "Recreational Vehicles" are not covered under the definition of Manufactured Homes.
• Manufactured Homes are usually located in Manufactured Housing Parks.