The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) is a nonprofit national trade association representing all segments of the manufactured housing industry, including manufactured and modular home producers; retailers; developers; community owners and managers; suppliers; insurers and financial service providers. From its headquarters just outside Washington, DC, MHI works to promote fair laws and regulations, increase and improve financing options, provide technical analysis and research, promote industry professionalism, remove zoning barriers and educate external audiences about the benefits of manufactured housing. Through these various programs and activities, MHI seeks to promote the use of manufactured housing to consumers, developers, lenders, community operators, insurers, the media and public officials so that more Americans will be able to realize their dream of homeownership.