Manufactured Home

A manufactured home is a factory-built dwelling designed for year-round occupancy that can be transported and placed on a site.

In the Town of Crossfield, manufactured homes are only permitted in specific land use districts and must meet all applicable regulations.

Before planning your project, you should confirm that your property is located in a district where manufactured homes are allowed.

Manufactured homes:

• are not permitted in all residential districts
• may only be allowed in designated areas (such as Manufactured Home Residential Districts)
• must meet specific placement, design, and servicing requirements

Manufactured Homes are only permitted in select areas. 

See the Land Use Bylaw and Land Use Map for more information.

Confirm that your property is located in a district where manufactured homes are allowed.

You can:

• review the Land Use Bylaw and Land Use Map, or
• contact the Development & Planning Department to confirm

Administration can help you determine:

• your property’s land use district
• whether the use is permitted or discretionary
• applicable Land Use Bylaw requirements

Once your Development Permit is approved, a Building Permit is required before installation.

This review ensures:

• compliance with the Alberta Building Code
• proper installation and foundation requirements
• safe utility connections

You may be required to submit:

• a site plan showing placement on the lot
• manufactured home specifications
• foundation and anchoring details
• servicing connections (water, sewer, electrical, gas)

Once the Development Permit, and the Building Permit have been approved, you can begin to prepare your site.

Before starting any work, the following must be completed:

Line Locates (Required Before Digging)

Before any ground disturbance, you must request line locates through
Utility Safety Partners. 

This service identifies underground utilities (sewer, gas, electrical, water, etc.) to help prevent damage, service disruptions, or injury.

Lot Grading

Lot grading ensures that water drains away from your manufactured home, and toward appropriate drainage areas, helping to prevent water issues on your property and neighbouring properties.

You may be required to follow an approved grading plan and provide confirmation after construction that grading has been completed correctly.

Inspection Requirements

Construction and installation must follow required inspections at key stages.

Before starting, ensure you understand:

• when inspections are required
• how to schedule inspections
• what must be completed before each inspection

See the Inspection Requirements page for full details.

In addition to a Building Permit, separate permits are required for:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Gas

These permits are typically applied for by your contractor.

Manufactured homes are only permitted in specific areas and must meet a range of requirements.

Contact the Development & Planning team if you:

• are unsure if your property is eligible
• need help understanding requirements
• want to confirm zoning or servicing
• would like to discuss your project before applying

Early coordination can help prevent delays and ensure your application is complete.