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Policy & Regulation
HUD Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee to Review Energy Conservation Standards
The MHCC will meet July 23, 2026 to discuss proposed energy conservation standards for manufactured housing, with industry stakeholders submitting regulatory comments.
Trump Declines to Sign ROAD Act as Housing Bill Approaches Automatic Enactment
The ROAD to Housing Act, containing manufactured housing provisions, faces uncertain status as President Trump announces he won't sign the legislation.
New Federal Housing Law Includes Provisions Affecting New Hampshire MH Sector
New Hampshire's manufactured housing industry will be impacted by recently enacted federal housing legislation, with implications for residents and operators.
New Federal Housing Act Offers Tools for New Hampshire Housing Crisis
Federal housing legislation provides New Hampshire with new regulatory and financing tools to address the state's ongoing housing affordability challenges.
Industry Groups and Former Clayton Executive Promote ROAD to Housing Act Passage
The Manufactured Housing Association of Oklahoma and former Clayton executive Chris Nicely have publicly endorsed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law.
Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Federal Law Without Presidential Signature
A new bipartisan housing bill has taken effect as federal law, potentially impacting housing policy including manufactured housing sector provisions.
Housing Bill Includes Rural Housing Service Reforms to Preserve Affordable Housing
Senator Cortez Masto announces bipartisan housing legislation includes reforms to Rural Housing Service aimed at preserving affordable housing in rural areas, potentially impacting manufactured housing communities.
New Federal Housing Law Takes Effect with Massachusetts Implications
Recent federal housing legislation has become law and may affect housing policy implementation in Massachusetts, including potential manufactured housing provisions.
Bipartisan Housing Law Modernizes Manufactured Housing Financing and Expands Supply
New federal legislation updates manufactured housing regulations and financing options while expanding ADU financing, creating new pathways to increase affordable housing supply.
Analysis of Changing Regulations and Market Trends in Manufactured Housing
Industry analysis examines evolving regulatory landscape and market dynamics affecting the manufactured housing sector.
Trump Administration Urged to Address Alleged Manufactured Housing Industry Corruption
Industry publication calls for federal investigation into alleged systemic issues within manufactured housing sector, linking them to broader housing affordability crisis.
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing legislation in decades, passed the Senate 85-5 and House 358-32, becoming law without White House signature.
New Federal Housing Affordability Law Enacted, Implications for Industry
2011 Congressional Document Reveals Early Recognition of Regulatory Barriers Favoring Consolidation
A 2011 House Financial Services Committee hearing identified regulatory roadblocks and competitive disadvantages faced by independent businesses, foreshadowing current industry concentration trends.
New Federal Policy Could Drive Manufactured Housing Industry Growth Era
Industry analysis suggests recent policy changes may catalyze significant expansion opportunities for manufactured housing sector.
Nanaimo Regional District Considers New Protections for MHP Residents
Regional District of Nanaimo evaluates implementing additional protections for manufactured home park residents, reflecting growing regulatory attention to tenant rights.
Santa Maria Examines Mobile Home Park Rent Control Measures
Santa Maria, California is considering rent control policies for mobile home parks amid concerns about affordability and resident displacement.
Op-Ed Calls for Strengthening Federal Preemption and Duty to Serve in ROAD Act
Commentary argues Congress should strengthen federal preemption provisions and ensure chattel lending requirements in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to address affordability crisis.
FHFA Seeks Public Input on Duty to Serve and Manufactured Housing Definition Changes
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has requested comments on potential changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Duty to Serve program and the legal definition of manufactured homes.
Congress Urged to Expand Manufactured Housing for Affordability Crisis
Industry advocates call on federal lawmakers to boost manufactured housing policy as a key solution to address the nation's affordable housing shortage.
Cavco Industries Stock Reacts to Housing Policy Optimism, Analysts Note Valuation
Manufactured housing manufacturer Cavco Industries sees investor attention following housing policy developments, with analysts suggesting modest undervaluation.
Industry Professional Submits Comments on FHFA Duty to Serve Chattel Lending
Comment letter addresses federal chattel lending policy for manufactured housing under FHFA's Duty to Serve program, highlighting industry financing issues.
Wisconsin Effort Seeks to Cap Mobile Home Park Rent Increases
Advocates in Wisconsin are pushing for legislation to limit rent increases at mobile home parks in response to rising housing costs.
HUD and Jacksonville Partner to Develop Affordable Housing on Northside
Federal housing officials and Jacksonville have partnered to create affordable housing on the city's Northside using manufactured homes.
Jacksonville Signs HUD Agreement for Northside Manufactured Homes Without Federal Funding
Jacksonville formalized a HUD agreement to bring manufactured homes to the Northside, though the partnership includes no direct federal funding commitment.
Bipartisan Housing Bill Highlights Manufactured Housing's Role in Affordability
Congress passes bipartisan housing legislation with manufactured housing positioned as crucial component for addressing housing affordability challenges.
Congress Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill Highlighting Manufactured Housing Affordability Role
Rare bipartisan housing legislation emphasizes manufactured housing as crucial component for addressing housing affordability challenges nationwide.
Oakland Maine Dissolves Town Mobile Home Park Oversight Committee
Oakland, Maine has disbanded its municipal mobile home park committee, potentially signaling a shift in local regulatory approach to park oversight.
Maine Enacts Strengthened Protections for Manufactured Housing Residents
Maine has passed new legislation expanding protections for manufactured housing residents, addressing industry concerns about tenant rights and park operations.
Jacksonville Teams with HUD on Affordable Housing Pilot Using Manufactured Homes
Jacksonville and HUD have launched a pilot program to deploy manufactured homes as an affordable housing solution, marking a significant policy experiment in the sector.
Jacksonville and HUD Launch Initiative to Expand Affordable Housing Through Manufactured Homes
Jacksonville officials partnered with HUD on a new initiative to increase affordable housing supply using manufactured homes, representing a significant federal-local policy collaboration.
Jacksonville and HUD Launch First-of-Its-Kind Manufactured Housing Affordability Partnership
Jacksonville has entered a historic pilot agreement with HUD to expand affordable housing access through manufactured homes, marking a novel federal-local collaboration in the industry.
Analysis: Housing Regulation Blocks Innovation but HUD Shows Path Forward
Policy analysis examines how housing regulation limits innovation and highlights HUD's approach to manufactured housing as a potential solution for regulatory reform.