Factory Built Structures

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Manufactured Home Links

How to submit for manufactured home installer and manufacturer license, retailer licenses, apply for installation seals.

Visit the HUD's Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution Program for more information on manufactured homes.

James Martin with HUD is the point of contact for homeowners experiencing problems with their manufactured homes. 

James Martin, CMB, AMP
Office of Manufactured Housing Programs
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
james.martin@hud.gov
202.402.2297

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License Requirements

  • Factory built structures, which include manufactured homes, modular homes, and other modular buildings and structures, are subject to provisions of the State Building Code. 
  • Manufacturers, retailers, and installers of factory built structures must obtain a license through the department. 
  • Modular structure plans must be approved by the department, or a department approved third party agency, before being set.
  • Manufacturers must file a certificate of compliance for each model or model group from the department.
  • Installation certificates must be submitted to the department and seals placed on each structure installed in Iowa.
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Application Forms

License applications for installers, manufacturers, and retailers; approval forms for modular structure and third party agency manufacturers;  seal order forms for manufactured home installation, modular seals, and modular installation seals; and other forms for install, home sets/resets, compliance, and surety bonds.

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Manufactured Installer Testing and Continuing Education

MHCC Installation Guide

Iowa Code for Testing

Continuing Education

Training Courses - Schedule

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Licensing & Seal Fees

Fees for licensing, manufacturers, and seal orders.

Payments can be made online by debit/credit card or eCheck/ACH or by mailing a check or money order payable to the "Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing" or "State of Iowa" and mailed to the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Attention: Factory Built Structures Administration, 6200 Park Ave, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50321. 

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Laws & Rules

The Iowa Legislature - Iowa Laws & Rules

Iowa Code encompasses all permanent laws passed by the Iowa legislature and signed by the governor.  Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) contains all administrative rules adopted by State agencies.  When a new law is passed, administrative rules often need to be updated to implement or administer that law.  

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