What is a "HUD tag"?

A "HUD tag" is a label affixed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that signifies a manufactured home meets federal construction and safety standards set forth by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. This tag is vital as it provides assurance to consumers that the home has undergone the necessary inspections and adheres to specific manufacturing guidelines, ensuring that it is safe for habitation and built to quality standards.

This label serves as an identification mechanism for manufactured homes and helps facilitate the identification of homes when verifying compliance with these standards. The presence of a HUD tag is essential for both manufacturers and buyers, as it helps in maintaining accountability throughout the building process and provides confidence in the quality of the manufactured home.

Each HUD tag is also unique and contains specific information that links the home back to its manufacturer, allowing for traceability and support in the event of defects or issues arising post-purchase.