Whether you are looking for a custom beach house, an affordable home for your primary residence, or a tiny home, there is no shortage of modular home and prefab home companies in Florida to meet your needs. There are a range of prefab home builders that operate in Florida and the Southeastern U.S. including modular home builders, kit home companies in Florida, container home builders in Florida, manufactured home builders, and tiny home builders in Florida.

To help you understand whether prefab construction is a good fit for your project (and within prefab, which construction type), we have listed some of the most popular home builders in the state, separated by construction type. The companies included on our list are able to meet the specific building requirements of Florida, including in coastal areas - like engineering and design specifics for flood risks and high winds i.e. a hurricane-resistant structure or a stilt home. Additionally, the companies on our list offer energy efficient, well-built homes that are suited to withstand the hot climate of the Sunshine State.

Due to the nature of prefab construction (homes or home components are manufactured off-site and then shipped), we included companies both in Florida and in neighboring states like North Carolina and Georgia that are able to serve the entirety of the state, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Orlando with different forms of prefab houses.

Overview of Florida’s Prefab Housing Market

While Florida may not be home to the same number of prefab home builders as states like California, Washington, or Colorado, it is still one of the larger markets in the U.S. On our site, we have reviewed over 120 of the most well-known prefab home builders that sell homes to customers in Florida. That way, you can begin to understand what options exist for your project.

Generally speaking, building a prefab home in Florida (modular, kit, container, tiny home, manufactured) tends to be slightly less expensive than in other areas of the U.S. This is due in large part to lower local labor costs compared to many other coastal states. As a general range, we tend to see turn-key project costs for a prefab home in Florida range from $260 - $405+ per square foot. Though it is important to point out that your location, lot conditions, chosen construction type, and desired finishes will all affect how much your construction project costs.

Prefab Homes in Florida

Modular Homes in Florida

Modular construction can be a good option for buyers in Florida, mostly due to the accelerated pace at which homes can be built. While we have yet to cover a modular home builder based in Florida, there are many located throughout the Southern & Eastern U.S. that sell houses in Florida. Some options for your project include:

Affinity Building Systems (Lakeland, GA)

• Affinity Building Systems  design and build modular homes that are well-suited for the Southeastern United States. Their 40+ pre-designed homes are engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds and can be placed on a variety of foundations including on pilings or stilts. Their homes largely feature traditional styles like capes or colonials.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $148 - $202 per square foot

• Full List of Affinity Building Systems’ modular floor plans with cost information

Impresa Modular (Martinsburg, WV)

• Impresa Modular functions more like a modular home marketplace than a traditional home builder. Their website has over 1,000 modular home designs of varying sizes and styles (including beach homes, modern homes, and cabins) in addition to offering custom designs. Once the home is purchased, it is manufactured in one of Impresa Modular’s 24+ partner factories throughout the U.S.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $114 - $414 per square foot

• Full List of Impresa Modulars’ floor plans with cost information

Icon Legacy (Selinsgrove, PA)

• Icon Legacy is a third party builder of prefab and modular homes. While they often don’t work directly with buyers, individuals with a general contractor and floor plan or custom home idea in mind can work with Icon Legacy who will manufacture the models. Depending on the project, they can even ship homes up to 85% complete.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $150 - $300 per square foot

• Full List of Icon Legacy’s modular floor plans with cost information

Lake Flato Architects (San Antonio, TX)

• Lake Flato Architects designs custom prefab and modular homes. Additionally, they offer full project management services and can assist buyers in the design process, review building plans, and oversee construction. Their homes often feature modern designs and incorporate sustainability and landscape into the design.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $367 - $600 per square foot (Though as a custom home designer, there can be significant cost variations depending on your project)

• List of Lake Flato Architects’ modular floor plans with cost information

Kit Homes in Florida

Building a kit home in Florida affords buyers quite a bit of flexibility with their project. Kit Homes encompass a range of construction types including Post & Beam, Timber Frame, Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs), and even building material kits. Under the “Kit Home” umbrella, Florida buyers have a range of styles & construction types to choose from.

Though a kit house in Florida can be as expensive (or sometimes more) as other prefab construction types, qualified buyers may be able to complete some of the work themselves for significant cost savings. A few companies that sell kit homes in Florida include:

Deltec Homes (Asheville, NC)

• Deltec homes is a well-established builder of prefab home shells. They design and manufacture structural shell kit homes that are shipped to the final build site and assembled and finished by a local contractor. One of Deltec’s most popular series of homes feature round, octagon-like exteriors, which are engineered and built to be hurricane-proof.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $175 - $300 per square foot

• Full List of Deltec Homes’ kit home options with cost information

Enertia (Youngsville, NC)

• Enertia designs and manufactures 15 designs of home kits which range in size from 928 square feet to 3,789 square feet. Notably, their homes are designed to take advantage of geo-thermal and solar energy, which can help homes achieve net-zero energy efficiency.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $265 - $541 per square foot

• Full List of Enertia’s kit home options with cost information

Topsider Homes (Clemmons, NC)

• Topsider Homes is a kit home designer and manufacturer that specializes in building post-and-beam style homes. Their homes often feature octagonal layouts, though they also work on fully-custom projects. One of their strengths is designing homes that can withstand tropical storms and can be easily built on pilings or stilts.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $175 - $300 per square foot

Manufactured Homes in Florida

As the most affordable construction style on our list, manufactured housing is becoming an increasingly popular option for Florida-based buyers. Buying a manufactured home in Florida can greatly reduce the amount of time from purchase until a house is move-in ready. However, there may be limitations around where the house can be placed & which financing types are eligible for these types of houses. Some manufactured home sellers in Florida include:

Jacobsen Homes (Local retailers throughout Florida)

• Jacobsen Homes is one of the largest designers and manufacturers of manufactured homes in Florida. As a Florida based company - their homes are specifically designed for Florida-based building codes like high-speed wind resistance and the ability to be built on pilings or stilts. Their homes largely feature traditional, ranch designs and range in size from 800 - 2,000 square feet.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $80 - $140 per square foot

Skyline Homes (Local Retailers throughout Florida)

• Skyline Homes (part of the Skyline Champion Corporation), is one of the largest manufacturers of manufactured homes in the United States. Their catalog of home designs includes thousands of floor plans which often feature traditional ranch styles. Their homes are often sold via a network of local sellers.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $100 - $185 per square foot

• List of Skyline Homes’ manufactured homes with cost information

Alternative Construction Homes in Florida

(Tiny Homes in Florida & Container Homes in Florida)

In the U.S. and Florida in particular, there is a growing movement of buyers looking for affordable and unique housing options. Two of the most common types include tiny homes and container homes. Of which, Florida is home to in-state sellers, though buyers also have access to more builders if they expand their search radius to out-of-state companies. Some potential options for your project include:

Tampa Bay Tiny Homes (St. Petersburg, FL)

• Tampa Bay Tiny Homes designs and builds tiny houses and ADUs that can either be built on a mobile trailer or a permanent foundation. They offer 3 sizes of mini homes which range in size from 20 feet to 32 feet.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $288 - $361 per square foot

• List of Tampa Bay Tiny Homes’ models for sale with cost information

Timbercraft Tiny Homes (Guntersville, AL)

• Timbercraft Tiny Homes builds 5 styles and sizes of tiny houses that range in size from 170 square feet to 410 square feet. Their homes feature a modern cabin design and even include a small porch. From start to finish, the construction process takes about 8 weeks.

• Turn-Key cost estimate: $300+ per square foot

• List of Timbercraft Tiny Homes’ models for sale with cost information

Comparing Prefab & Modular Housing Options in Florida

To help you compare construction types and potential builder options, we have put together a chart of both qualitative and quantitative data. That way, you can begin to understand your options as it relates to your budget, wants, and needs.

For individuals considering building a prefab home in Florida, speak with one of our Prefab Concierge representatives, and for additional information about the process and options available for prefab and modular home construction in Florida, see our coverage of:

• Guide to Building a Prefab Home in Miami - Ft. Lauderdale

• Guide to Building a Prefab Home in Orlando

• Guide to Building a Prefab Home in Tampa