Whats the difference between a houseboat and a floating home?
In Seattle’s South Lake Union area, the term houseboat and floating home are interchangable terms, they both mean a permanantly moored home that floats. However, outside of Lake Union, houseboats are defined as powered, moveable boats in which individuals or families can live in and enjoy an efficiently designed residence. A floating home on the other hand are usually permanantly moored and resemble regular houses.
