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Chapter 10Nontraditional Housing
I. Manufactured Homes
Manufactured housing is what the public often refers to as “mobile home”
A MANUFACTURED HOME is built in a factory and has a steel chassis frame that is an integral part of the structure
Nontraditional Housing
II. Modular Homes
The difference between manufactured homes and modular homes is the HUD Code and the use of a steel chassis
MODULAR HOMES are constructed to comply only with state and local building codes
Modular homes are factory built without a chassis and shipped on flatbed trucks
Modular Homes
III. Prefabricated Homes
PREFABRICATED HOMES are generally referred to as “panelized housing components built in factories and assembled on-site”
In some states, prefabricated housing is inspected at the factory so it does NOT have to be torn apart for local on-site inspections
Prefabricated Homes
IV. Precut Homes
In the late 1800s, home pattern books were in vogue and precut home kits could be ordered
The PRECUT HOME KITS included all materials and directions
Precut Homes
V. Shell Homes
The SHELL HOME has an exterior that is generally completed with windows, siding, and roofing, which is set on a foundation, but the interior in incomplete
Many buyers “camp” in their shell homes while they do the finishing work
Shell Homes
VI. Accessory Dwelling Units
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS are built on land already containing a housing unit
ADUs can be attached or detached units
Don’t confuse ADU with a room rental
In California, every city must have an ADU ordinance
ADUs and Granny Flats
VII. Elder Cottage Housing
Opportunity
ECHO housing is an accessory dwelling unit for seniors
Also called “granny flats,” ECHO housing is an affordable option for seniors
Occupants need to be 62 years of age or older and must meet relationship requirements
ECHO
VIII. Multigenerationa
l Housing
Multigenerational Housing
Today we are seeing more multigenerational housing, especially in area where there are many immigrants and first generation Americans
Multigenerational families often seek large homes with guest houses or suites
IX. Co-Housing
A CO-HOUSING unit consists of a common building with a large dining area, commercial kitchen, childcare area, library, recreational areas, and workshop
Residents live in separate small buildings and own and run the facility making decisions in common
Co-Housing
X. Group Homes
GROUP HOMES are supervised housing units for a number of unrelated individuals who have a common problem
Group homes exist for some of the following:◦ Mentally challenged◦ Alcohol or drug abuse◦ Troubled teenagers◦ Released prisoners
Group homes are run as businesses by individuals as well as by nonprofit groups
Group Homes
XI. Lofts
The economics of converting a sound structure into loft units for rent or sale as condominiums makes sense
Loft units can be produced at far less cost than a conventional apartment
Lofts
XII. Build-Up Units
Adding a rental as a second story, is far less costly than building a rental unit elsewhere
Many of these build-up units are sought after because they offer privacy, and in some cases, amenities such as roof gardens
Build-Up Units
XIII. Shared Housing
Having a room mate is a popular way of sharing housing and housing costs
Single persons are more likely to share a home with another single person than with a family unit
Shared Housing
XIV. Single Room Occupancy
Low income singles and couples who cannot afford a home or apartment are able to rent rooms
In Los Angeles, a private nonprofit organization called, Single Room Occupancy Housing Corporation, has been purchasing old transient hotels and renovating them for permanent housing for the homeless
The organization rents the rooms for $150 to $240 per month
SROs
XV. Recreational Vehicle Homes
RVs RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HOMES are campers,
small trailers and motor homes
A growing number of RV owners have no permanent home and live in their RV
While some may enjoy this nomadic lifestyle, it is believed that the majority choose this way of life out of pure economic necessity
XVI. Rental Rooms
At one time, rooms to rent were more readily available in boarding houses and private residences
Privacy issues are one of the reasons that fewer people are willing to rent unused space in their homes
Most owners will NOT share their homes with others
Rental Rooms
Children of baby boomers are now hitting colleges in record numbers, resulting in housing shortages on campus
Students have been spilling over into nearby communities, which has resulted in increased rents
Landlords favor students over families since they can rent a unit to a number of students at double the rent a family could pay
A. College Housing
XVII. Retirement Housing
Retirement Housing Most retirees remain in their home communities
Residents of retirement communities tend to be white, middle and upper class couples
Large retirement communities sell a way of life, as well as housing
XVIII. Assisted Care Facilities
Assisted care facilities offer residents their own dwelling unit, which might have a kitchen
The facilities offers meal, planned daily activities and transportation for shopping
Rents are often twice what a similar sized unit would rent for in an apartment building
Assisted Care Facilities
XIX. Life Care Facilities
Life care facilities guarantee residents that they will be taken care of for life
Most life care facilities are being built by private developers who are encouraged by demographics showing the aging population
The average buyer of a life care unit either has serious health problems or is worried about health problems
Life Care Facilities
XX. Vacation Homes
VACATION HOMES are second homes for seasonal or occasional use
The majority of vacation homeowners also own their primary residence
Vacation Homes
XXI. Condotels
CONDOTELS are hotels that have been converted or built as condominiums
Individual rooms are sold to private owners and a management company rents the unit when the owner is not present
Condotels
XXII. Timeshares
Timeshares are exclusive occupancy rights in a vacation property for a set period of time each year
Most timeshares are in resort communities
Today, many timeshares are sold based on the owner’s ability to trade weeks, often at exotic locations
Timeshares
XXIII. Marina Living
Many boat owners live on their boats year round
It is quite an expensive way to live with:◦ High maintenance costs◦ High berthing costs
Many communities have stopped all marina construction making it difficult to find a spot to berth your boat
Marina Living
Manufactured Homes Modular Homes Prefabrication Homes
Precut Homes
Shell Homs
ADUs
ECHO
Multigenerational Housing
Co-Housing Group Homes Lofts
Build-Up Units
Shared Housing
SROs
Chapter Summary
RVs
Rental Rooms
Retirement Housing
Assisted Care Facilities
Life Care Facilities
Chapter Summary
Vacation Homes
Condotels
Timeshares
Marina Living