Who sells triple wide homes in Texas?
4 verified retailers and manufacturer dealer networks currently serve Texas. We link directly to each one rather than list inventory or contact details ourselves, since that information changes; confirm current stock and pricing with the retailer.
| Retailer | Area served | Brands carried |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Homes | East Texas, plus West Mississippi and all of Louisiana | Deer Valley, Franklin Homes |
| Triple C Homes | Conroe | Champion, Cavco |
| Korte Homes | Taylor, serving Central Texas | Southern Energy, TRU, Cavco, New Vision |
| Bear Creek Modular Homes | Shreveport, LA-based, also serving Marshall, Longview and Texarkana, TX | Deer Valley Signature Series |
How much does a triple wide manufactured home cost in Texas?
Triple wide manufactured homes in Texas cost $230,523 to $346,900 at base price. The South Census Region average for a new multi-section manufactured home was $163,800 in March 2026, up 9 percent year on year, though that figure blends double wides and triple wides.
Texas pricing sits below the national picture for smaller homes and converges with it at the multi-section end. The Texas Manufactured Housing Association reports state averages of roughly $86,700 for single-wides and $153,000 to $160,000 for double-wides before installation. A triple wide carries 20 to 60 percent more square footage than a double wide, which places most three-section homes above those figures.
TMHA reported in 2025 that 71 percent of Texas dealers had revised pricing downward at least twice since January 2024, with the largest concessions in the $120,000 to $160,000 double-wide band. Statewide inventory sits at roughly 9 months of supply. Shipments to Texas retailers in January 2026 ran 13.9 percent below January 2025.
Oversupply at the double-wide price point pushes dealers to move larger inventory too. Ask directly what a floor-plan model on the lot can be discounted to, rather than negotiating from the advertised base price.
Is a triple wide real property or personal property in Texas?
All manufactured housing in Texas is titled as personal property unless the owner elects real property treatment. That election requires the owner to also own the land the home sits on, and is recorded through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Texas replaced vehicle-style titles with the Statement of Ownership, a TDHCA document recording who owns the home and where it stands. The Manufactured Housing Division of TDHCA administers the system. A new Statement of Ownership is required whenever the home changes hands or changes location, which makes it the controlling document for both sale and relocation.
The election matters financially, not just administratively. Real property classification is the precondition for FHA Title II, VA, USDA and conventional mortgage financing, and it is what allows the home to appreciate with the land rather than depreciate as a titled chattel asset.
What permits does Texas require to move a triple wide?
Texas requires a single-trip oversize permit from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for each manufactured home section exceeding legal size limits. Applicants must supply a USDOT number or a TDHCA licence number. A triple wide needs one permit per section, so three permits per move.
TxDMV also issues annual manufactured housing permits for licensed transporters who move homes regularly. The permit and the ownership record are linked: a copy of the TxDMV permit is required to apply for the new Statement of Ownership showing the home's new location. Moving a home without completing both steps leaves the ownership record pointing at the wrong address.
Each section of a triple wide travels at roughly 14.0 feet wide, which keeps it inside the box widths most states permit but still classifies it as an oversize load requiring escorts on many Texas routes. Rural east and central Texas routes are generally straightforward; urban delivery into the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metros is where route surveys add cost.
Where in Texas do triple wide homes actually go?
Triple wide homes in Texas go predominantly on privately owned rural acreage rather than into land-lease communities. A 37 to 47 foot assembled width exceeds what most Texas community lots were platted to hold, and counties typically require half an acre or more.
Search demand concentrates around the metro fringes and the east Texas timber belt: Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Tyler, Conroe, Odessa, Lubbock and El Paso all generate their own triple wide queries. The pattern follows land availability rather than population, which is why Conroe and Tyler appear alongside the major metros.
Texas has no statewide zoning, so placement rules are set by counties and municipalities. Unincorporated county land generally permits manufactured housing with minimal restriction, while incorporated cities and deed-restricted subdivisions frequently prohibit it outright. Confirm the specific parcel before purchase, and confirm the delivery route before confirming the parcel.
Which triple wide floor plans are available in Texas?
Texas retailers stock plans from Deer Valley Homebuilders, Franklin Homes, Palm Harbor, Cavco, Champion Homes and Marathon Homes, among others. Availability is set by each retailer's manufacturer agreements, so the same plan may be orderable in Tyler and unavailable in Lubbock.
Filter the full database by bedrooms, square footage and assembled width to shortlist plans, then confirm availability with a Texas retailer. Manufacturers serving Texas commonly build from plants in Alabama, Texas and Louisiana, which keeps delivery distances, and therefore delivery costs, lower than for buyers in the Mountain West or Northeast.
Frequently asked questions about triple wide homes in Texas
- How much is a triple wide mobile home in Texas?
- Triple wide manufactured homes in Texas run $230,523 to $346,900 at base price. For context, the South Census Region average sales price for a new multi-section manufactured home was $163,800 in March 2026, covering double wides and triple wides together.
- Do you need a permit to move a triple wide in Texas?
- Texas requires a single-trip oversize permit from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for each manufactured home section that exceeds legal size limits. The applicant must supply a USDOT number or a TDHCA licence number when applying.
- Is a manufactured home real property or personal property in Texas?
- All manufactured housing in Texas is titled as personal property unless the owner elects real property treatment. That election requires the owner to also own the land the home sits on, and is recorded through the TDHCA Statement of Ownership.
- What is a Statement of Ownership in Texas?
- A Statement of Ownership is the TDHCA document that records who owns a manufactured home and where it is located. Texas uses it in place of a vehicle-style title, and a new one is required whenever the home is sold or moved.
- Is now a good time to buy a triple wide in Texas?
- Texas dealers are quoting into a buyer-favourable market. The Texas Manufactured Housing Association reported in 2025 that 71 percent of Texas dealers had revised prices downward at least twice since January 2024, with roughly 9 months of inventory statewide.
Sources: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Manufactured Housing Division (Statement of Ownership); Texas Department of Motor Vehicles manufactured housing single-trip and annual permits; Texas Manufactured Housing Association market reports and shipment data 2025–2026; US Census Bureau Manufactured Housing Survey, South Census Region, March 2026.