HUD label
Also called: HUD tag, certification label
A red metal plate riveted to the outside of each section of a manufactured home, certifying it was built to the HUD Code.
The HUD label is a small red aluminum plate attached to the exterior of the home, usually near the bottom of the rear wall of each section. It carries a unique certification number and is the physical proof that the section was built to the HUD Code.
A multi-section home has one label per section, a double-wide has two. Missing labels are a common problem on older homes, and they matter: lenders and insurers frequently require the label number, and some will not close without it. HUD can issue a letter of label verification if the plate is gone but records exist.
Do not confuse the HUD label with the data plate. The label is outside, metal, and certifies compliance. The data plate is inside, paper, and describes the home.
See also
- Data plate, A paper label inside the home listing its manufacturer, serial number, wind and thermal zones, and appliance details.
- HUD Code, The federal construction and safety standard that all manufactured homes built after June 15, 1976 must meet.
- Serial number, The manufacturer's unique identifier for a manufactured home section, used on titles, loans, and insurance.