The MHP Report

Three Bay Area Cities Consider Rent Cap Ballot Measures

Voters in three Bay Area cities may decide on rent control measures that could affect mobile home parks and other rental housing.

Shasta County Supervisors to Meet Mobile Home Residents Over Rent Increases

Two Shasta County supervisors scheduled meeting with mobile home park residents to discuss rent hike concerns, indicating potential local government involvement in rent regulation.

Encinitas City Council Supports Rent Protection for Mobile Home Park Residents

Encinitas city council voted to support rent protection measures for mobile home park residents, advancing local rent control policy efforts.

Kevin Clayton's Congressional Testimony and Industry Plant Closures Under Scrutiny

Analysis examines Kevin Clayton's 2011 congressional testimony citing loss of over 160 manufactured housing plants, exploring patterns and implications for the industry.

MHI Official Questions Why Industry Falls Short of 500K Annual Shipments

Trade publication examines industry's failure to reach half-million annual HUD Code manufactured home production, citing multi-billion-dollar implications and quoting Manufactured Housing Institute official.

Delaware Attorney General Letter Signals End of Affordable Land-Lease Communities

Attorney General Kathleen Jennings issued letter suggesting Delaware policy changes effectively ending leased-land communities as affordable housing source, while RHP continues acquisitions.

Infographic Analysis Shows Affordability Crisis and Untapped Manufactured Housing Potential

NAHB data shows 74.9% of households cannot afford median site-built housing, while manufactured housing remains underutilized despite six decades of insufficient subsidy programs for cost-burdened households.

Analysis examines rent hike drivers at manufactured home communities and MHI's industry role

Trade publication feature analyzes causes of rent increases at manufactured home communities and critiques the Manufactured Housing Institute's relationship with park operators.

FHA Official Forecasts Major Growth in Manufactured Housing Under New Federal Rules

Federal Housing Administration leadership predicts significant acceleration in manufactured housing sector following anticipated regulatory reforms.

Farmington to Vote on Mobile Home Lot Rent Stabilization Ordinance

November ballot measure would establish rent stabilization for mobile home park lots in the Maine town.

Norway, Maine Voters to Decide on Mobile Home Park Rent Restrictions

Local voters will consider ballot measures to impose rent control or restrictions on mobile home park lot rent increases.

Norway, Maine Voters to Decide on Mobile Home Rent Restrictions

Local ballot measure would impose rent control or stabilization on mobile home park lot rents in the Maine community.

HUD Releases Next Generation Housing Action Plan Addressing Manufactured Housing

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new action plan that addresses housing policy, including provisions for manufactured housing.

Federal Government Unveils Steps to Boost Manufactured Housing Sector

New policy measures were announced to support growth and access in manufactured housing nationwide.

HUD Proposes Chassis Rule Changes to Boost Manufactured Housing Production

The Department of Housing and Urban Development plans regulatory changes targeting chassis requirements, aiming to increase manufactured housing supply and affordability.

HUD Proposes Chassis Rule Changes to Boost Manufactured Housing Production

The Department of Housing and Urban Development plans regulatory changes targeting chassis requirements, aiming to increase manufactured housing supply and affordability.

HUD Proposes Chassis Rule Changes to Boost Manufactured Housing Production

Federal housing officials are targeting regulatory changes to chassis requirements in an effort to accelerate manufactured home construction and affordability.

HUD Proposes Chassis Rule Changes to Boost Manufactured Housing Production

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced plans to revise chassis regulations affecting manufactured housing construction and availability.

National Association of Realtors Covers Next Generation of Manufactured Homes

Real estate industry trade group examines evolution and modernization of manufactured housing products and market trends.

Champion Homes Acquires Timberline's Nine Retail Locations Amid Analyst Downgrade

Champion Homes announced acquisition of Timberline Homes' retail network while Caffital Research downgraded SKY stock following ROAD Bill enactment.

Commentary Urges States to Reform Zoning for Starter Home Development

Article examines state-level policy reforms needed to facilitate construction of affordable starter homes including manufactured housing.

Trade Publication Criticizes MHI for Policy Advocacy Over Production Solutions

Industry Analysis Contrasts Uncertified Tiny Homes with Manufactured Housing Market Potential

Trade publication examines how HUD Code manufactured housing could serve 80% of market under $710 monthly while uncertified alternatives grab headlines despite regulatory gaps.

Norway Maine Voters to Decide Mobile Home Park Rent Cap Measure

Local ballot initiative would impose rent increase limits at mobile home parks, reflecting growing municipal efforts to regulate MHP rent escalation.

Antitrust Enforcement and Market Consolidation Issues Examined in Manufactured Housing Context

Trade publication explores concentrated ownership power and antitrust enforcement concerns affecting the manufactured housing industry and broader housing markets.

Moscow-Pullman Housing Affordability Discussion Highlights Factory-Built Homes

Local officials in Idaho discuss factory-built and manufactured housing as potential solutions to regional affordability challenges.

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Proposes Reforms to Protect MHP Residents

Governor calls for policy changes targeting out-of-state management companies during visit to Berks County manufactured housing community.

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Proposes Manufactured Housing Community Protections

Governor Josh Shapiro announced reform proposals to protect manufactured home community residents from out-of-state management companies during a visit to Berks County.

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Proposes Manufactured Housing Community Tenant Protections

Governor Shapiro announced reform proposals targeting out-of-state management companies operating manufactured home communities in Pennsylvania during a Berks County visit.

HUD Announces Seven-Step Process to Update Manufactured Housing Code

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has outlined a roadmap for modernizing the federal manufactured housing construction standards for the first time in decades.

Trump Administration Announces New Manufactured Housing Policy Initiatives

The administration unveiled new steps aimed at bolstering the manufactured housing sector through federal policy changes.

HUD Launches Effort to Modernize Five-Decade-Old Manufactured Housing Standards

Federal agency unveils comprehensive plan to update construction and safety regulations governing the manufactured housing industry.

HUD Modernizes 50-Year-Old Manufactured Housing Regulatory Framework

Federal housing agency updates decades-old manufactured housing construction and safety standards, marking significant regulatory reform for the industry.

HUD Modernizes 50-Year-Old Manufactured Housing Regulatory Framework

Federal housing agency updates decades-old regulations governing manufactured housing, marking significant policy reform for the industry.

Trump Administration Announces New Measures to Support Manufactured Housing Industry

The Trump administration has unveiled new policy steps aimed at bolstering the manufactured housing sector, though specific details remain limited.

Industry Trade Group MHI Faces Criticism Over DOE Rule Response and Regulatory Advocacy

MHARR challenges MHI's policy effectiveness, citing production gap of millions shopping versus 100k buying annually and alleging Institute avoids open debate on regulatory barriers.

HUD Proposes Updates to Federal Manufactured Housing Construction Standards

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is seeking to revise its manufactured housing regulations, potentially affecting construction and safety standards across the industry.

HUD Proposes Sweeping Updates to Manufactured Housing Regulatory Framework

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving to revise outdated federal rules governing manufactured home construction and standards.

Margate Commission Considers Financial Assistance for Mobile Home Park Residents

Local officials are deliberating aid programs for mobile home residents, likely in response to potential park closure or displacement pressures.

HUD Releases Next Generation Action Plan for Manufactured Housing Code Reform

Federal housing agency announces comprehensive initiative to bring 50-year-old manufactured housing construction standards into the modern era.

MHI Launches MHCommunitiesUSA.org to Promote Land-Lease Community Model

The Manufactured Housing Institute has created a new website aimed at increasing public understanding of manufactured home communities and their role in affordable housing supply.

HUD and USDA Agree on Framework to Streamline Housing Environmental Reviews

Federal agencies establish framework to simplify environmental review standards for housing projects, potentially affecting manufactured housing development timelines.

HUD Showcases New England Manufactured Housing Innovations

Federal housing agency highlights regional innovations in manufactured housing at New England showcase event, signaling policy attention to the sector.

Lancaster County Residents Await Pennsylvania Senate Action on MHP Rent Control Bills

Industry Analysis Examines Three Pillars of HUD Code Manufactured Home Standards

Trade publication explores federal manufactured housing framework: uniform HUD performance standards, federally enforced production facility regulation, and federal preemption of local codes.

UMH Properties Unveils First Two-Story HUD-Code Manufactured Home on National Mall

Industry operator displays pioneering two-story HUD-compliant manufactured home in Washington, marking a milestone in federal code housing design.

UMH Properties Unveils First Two-Story HUD Code Manufactured Home on National Mall

MHP operator debuts innovative two-story manufactured home design in Washington DC, showcasing evolution of HUD Code housing standards and construction capabilities.

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Enacted Without Funding for Most Programs

Congressional Research Service reports the recently passed affordable housing law fails to appropriate funds for most of its rental and homeownership programs.

FHA Nominee Matt Jones Pledges Focus on Housing Supply and Cost Reduction

President Trump's nominee to lead FHA outlined priorities for increasing housing supply and lowering costs, which could impact manufactured housing policy and HUD-code home financing programs.

Analysis Examines Whether ROAD to Housing Act Will Expand Affordable Housing

Industry publication reviews proposed federal legislation and its potential impact on manufactured housing and mobile home park development.

MHI and Regulatory Issues in Addressing Affordable Housing Crisis

Analysis explores the Manufactured Housing Institute's role, regulatory barriers, and perverse incentives affecting manufactured housing's potential to address the U.S. affordable housing shortage.

MHARR Criticizes MHI Over DOE Energy Regulation Handling

Industry trade group MHARR publicly condemns the Manufactured Housing Institute's approach to federal DOE energy regulations, escalating tensions between industry advocacy organizations.

Riverside Committee Advances Mobile Home Rule Amendments Despite Owner Opposition

A Riverside committee moved forward with proposed amendments to mobile home park regulations, facing pushback from park owners over the changes.

Industry Leader Calls for Converting Vacant Land into Manufactured Housing Communities

Industry veteran advocates for expanding manufactured housing as solution to affordability crisis, citing rising home prices and construction costs as barriers to homeownership for working families.

Old Orchard Beach Voters to Decide Mobile Home Park Rent Control in June

Maine coastal town will hold referendum on rent control ordinance affecting mobile home parks, reflecting ongoing municipal efforts to regulate lot rents.

AEI Housing Center Director Questions Manufactured Housing Industry Timeline

Ed Pinto of AEI's Housing Center expressed skepticism about manufactured housing's long-promised breakthrough, stating its moment has remained 'just over the horizon' since 1974.

Sen. Risch Introduces HOMES Act to Counter Efficiency Mandates, Backed by MHI

Idaho Senator Jim Risch introduced the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act with support from the Manufactured Housing Institute, targeting federal energy-efficiency requirements.

HUD Hosts Innovative Housing Showcase on National Mall

HUD held an innovative housing showcase on the National Mall to highlight American manufacturing ingenuity and inspire skilled workers in the housing sector.

Industry Profiles Highlight Women Researchers Shaping Manufactured Housing Policy Understanding

Feature article spotlights female researchers and professionals whose work has advanced understanding of HUD Code manufactured housing dynamics and policy issues.

HUD Showcases Manufactured Housing Innovation for Affordable Housing Solutions

Federal housing officials presented innovative manufactured housing models as potential solutions to the nation's affordable housing shortage.