The FORTIFIED Factor

Can a manufactured (HUD) home qualify for a FORTIFIED Home™ designation? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down the often-misunderstood HUD Manufactured Housing Eligibility Requirements and what they mean for homeowners, buyers, and industry professionals.
We explain:
  • What officially defines a HUD-manufactured home
  • Why wind zones and the year of manufacture (post–July 1994) matter
  • Which HUD homes are eligible—and ineligible—for FORTIFIED designation
  • The importance of permanent foundations, proper anchoring, and reinforced masonry
  • How to identify HUD labels, data plates, and common red flags during evaluations
If you own—or are considering purchasing—a manufactured home and want to improve its resilience, reliability, and severe-weather readiness, this episode is a must-listen.

📞 Have questions after listening? Contact Knockout Inspections at 855-GO-FOR-KO (855-463-6756) or visit fortifiedhome.com to speak with our in-house FORTIFIED Evaluators.

What is The FORTIFIED Factor?

An AI assisted podcast discussing all things resilient, reliable and severe-weather ready as it pertains to one of of your most important investments: YOUR HOME! This is a work product of Knockout Inspections. Our company has a team of in-house FORTIFIED Evaluators ready to answer any and all of your questions. Give us a call at 855-GO-FOR-KO, or visit fortifiedhome.com.