site, and then taken to the place where they will be occupied. They are usually transported by tractor-trailers over public highways. They are less expensive per square foot than site-built homes, and are often associated with rural areas and high-density developments, sometimes referred to as trailer parks. In the UK and USA they are at times referred to as "communities".

The term factory built home specifically refers to a home built entirely in a protected environment under a federal code set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These houses are usually placed in one location, often a rented lot, and left there permanently.

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