Can a Texas city add its own requirements to a TDLR-approved modular home?

Not to the building's construction itself, but it can regulate the site. TDLR's program history says a city may not require or enforce amendments to the state's mandatory codes as a condition of a permit or certificate of occupancy for an industrialized building. Cities can still enforce zoning, setbacks and land-use rules, and local officials inspect foundations and installation inside their limits. TDLR also says moved buildings with approved decals are considered compliant if they have not been altered since certification. If your home does not carry a TDLR decal, this protection does not apply, and local codes govern. Ask TDLR and your city for confirmation.

Check your local rule. This varies by state, county or city. Your permitting office has the final word; the official lookup pages below show you who that is.

Sources

• Industrialized Housing and Buildings Program HistoryTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• Industrialized Housing and Buildings Rules AdoptionTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an Industrialized Home or BuildingTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation