Which type of home is classified under the term 'Manufactured home'?

The classification of a "manufactured home" specifically refers to a structure that is built in a factory and must comply with certain federal standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The year 1976 is significant because it marks the implementation of these federal standards, which established guidelines for safety, energy efficiency, and construction quality for homes produced in a factory setting. As a result, any home constructed in a factory after 1976 that meets these regulations is classified as a manufactured home.

This classification is distinct from other types of homes, such as those constructed entirely on-site or pre-owned mobile homes that were manufactured before these regulations came into effect. Homes that comply with state zoning laws do not necessarily fit the definition of a manufactured home unless they also satisfy the factory-built criteria. Thus, the answer correctly identifies the specific type of home that falls under the term "manufactured home" based on the requirement of factory construction following the standards established in 1976.