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Mobile Home Foundation Certifications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below are some answers to frequently asked questions for our FHA, HUD, and VA manufactured home foundation engineering certifications and inspections. If you can not find you answer here, please also go to our Glossary of Terms and Definitions page.

	A. Lender, Loan Officer, and Real Estate Agent FAQs.
	A. Lender, Loan Officer, and Real Estate Agent FAQs.

	B. Home Owner FAQs.
	B. Home Owner FAQs.

	C. California Specifics; Including 433a and HSD §18551 FAQs.

	Can you determine if my foundation is HUD compliant without visiting my home site? Without a proper assessment, we generally can not tell you if your foundation is HUD compliant. All certifications require an inspection to determine compliance. An initial onsite inspection is required to determine if the foundation is HUD compliant, or if retrofits need to be done. Each foundation is unique due to geography, and local codes. We are bound by a 405 page engineering manual, however at a minimum, several compliance issues that must be met; these are: A permanent skirting around the perimeter to protect the foundation from vermin and water intrusion. Proper piers to support the structure, including frost protection of those piers. Anchorage to resist loads caused by wind and earthquake forces. ^ top

	Other Related Questions Can you determine if my foundation is HUD compliant without visiting my home site? What is a HUD/FHA compliant manufactured home foundation? Can you draw plans for mobile home foundations? Can my manufactured home be moved or relocated from a previous home site? What all is involved in an Manufactured Home Engineer Foundation Certification? Who is required to have a HUD manufactured home foundation certification? What about FHA Insurance Eligibility? What is most often required when buying a manufactured home with an FHA-insured loan? How can I gain compliance with the HUD/FHA requirements for my manufactured home permanent foundation? My manufactured home was constructed according to Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (CFR 3280); does that mean it was installed on a permanent foundation? Why is a professional licensed engineer required for a foundation certification? If my foundation was installed according to my local building department's codes doesn't that mean that it meets HUD standards as a permanent foundation? What will happen if my manufactured home does not have a HUD compliant foundation? Who really cares if my foundation is HUD/FHA compliant? My manufactured home qualified for an FHA loan in the past, will it qualify now? If my foundation is HUD compliant, will it meet other loan standards? Does a HUD compliant foundation cost more than other types of foundations? Is a contractor required to install a HUD compliant foundation or its components? If I know a contractor to do retrofits or to build a new foundation; what is my next step? How do I place an order for a manufactured home foundation certification? What are your Payment Options?

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