J&K Classification of House Boats Application Proforma - Summary
A houseboat is a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home. Some houseboats are not motorized, because they are usually moored, kept stationary at a fixed point, and often tethered to land to provide utilities. However, many are capable of operating under their own power. Float house is a Canadian and American term for a house on a float (raft); a rough house may be called a shanty boat.