Modular Multifamily Construction in Denver - Any experience?

[Matt M.]

Due to the difficulty in finding rehab deals here in Denver & lack of housing supply, I am looking at doing a small modular townhome development for resale. (6-8 units to start) They would be what I call shotgun townhomes or tall and narrow. 

Does anyone have experience in a modular project like this? I have just started to look for land in the metro area north to Fort Collins and have found 2 companies so far that will deliver these products to Denver. 

Any specific questions I should ask the modular building companies? 

[John Arendsen]

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Bill S., I think you may be confusing HUD "MANUFACTURED HOMES" not IBC/UBC "MODULAR HOMES". 

They are usually built by the same factories, even on the same assembly lines and generally close to the same way. But Mods fall under local building regs and HUD Mfg a nationwde federal mandate. 

I wrote a series of posts on Active Rain a few months ago because so many folks were having difficulty decerning between the two. 

Here's the link. Please feel free to peruse all of them as I'm sure it will give you and other BP'ers a much clearer overview of "FACTORY BUILT HOUSING" overall.

Albeit I'm in California I've found that so many states use close tothe same industry standards so for reference these should help. However, as others have suggested I would certainly contact your local building jurisdictions as they do all have their own protocols. http://activerain.trulia.com/blogsview/4522099/the-difference-between-a-hud--manufactured-home----a--modular-home-