The purpose of the AMHC is to license and regulate manufacturers, retailers, installers, and salespersons of manufactured and modular homes and buildings in the State of Alabama. The primary function of the AMHC is to act as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for HUD to implement and enforce all federal regulations, inspect the installation and setup of new and used manufactured homes and buildings sited in this state, inspect the installation of modular homes and buildings in this state, and receive, investigate, and respond to consumer complaints.

A data plate is a document that provides important information about your manufactured home. This includes the name and address of the manufacturer, the serial number, the date of construction, the compliance statement, the certification labels, a list of factory-installed devices, the home’s wind zone, snow load and roof load and performance verification certificate numbers. The data plate is typically located on a kitchen cabinet, electrical panel, or in a bedroom closet.

A HUD label is a metal plate permanently affixed to the outside of a manufactured home verifying that the home was built to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) standards. These national standards, sometimes referred to as the HUD Code, include requirements for the safety and durability of the home’s construction, fire safety and energy efficiency. The label contains a stamped number and a 3-letter designation that identifies the In-Plant Inspection Agency (IPIA).

Alabama law requires for the health, safety, and welfare of people who utilize manufactured homes and/or manufactured buildings (modulars), all manufactured homes, new or used, shall be installed by a person duly certified by the Commission. Certified installers are trained in proper site preparation, foundation construction, anchoring techniques, and compliance with HUD installation standards.

No, manufactured/mobile home parks are not regulated in the State of Alabama. Please check with your local city or county jurisdiction having authority.