Nontraditional Housing

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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

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

 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

 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

 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

 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