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The latest news to give you a full perspective on the manufactured housing industry. From manufacturers to land-lease communities, retail to financial services, and suppliers to installers, we help you keep abreast of what’s happening in every aspect of the industry.
June is National Homeownership Month
In 2002, Representative Gary Miller (CA-41) introduced a bill in Congress to recognize June as National Homeownership Month in recognition of the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families in the United States. MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch served as Senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Director for Rep. Miller and led the roll out and subsequent celebrations for National Homeownership Month.
June is National Homeownership Month
In 2002, Representative Gary Miller (CA-41) introduced a bill in Congress to recognize June as National Homeownership Month in recognition of the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families in the United States. MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch served as Senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Director for Rep. Miller and led the roll out and subsequent celebrations for National Homeownership Month.
Award-Winning Design: Cavco’s Luxus Raises the Standard
The Luxus by Cavco Industries earned top honors at the 2026 MHI Excellence in Manufactured Housing Awards, winning the Modular Housing Design Award for its bold reimagining of factory-built living.
Boost Visibility and Industry Leadership with MHI Sponsorship
The Manufactured Housing Institute invites industry partners to explore sponsorship opportunities that elevate visibility and engagement across key audiences.
New Inspector Course in South Carolina
Designed specifically for inspectors and building officials, the Manufactured Housing Inspectors/Building Officials 12 Hour Continuing Education course in South Carolina from the Manufactured Housing Educational Institute gives manufactured housing inspectors comprehensive online training that meets South Carolina’s licensing requirements while sharpening essential skills in manufactured housing installation and inspection.
CTA Update: What It Means for Manufactured Housing
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains in effect—but its requirements are currently on hold for most U.S. businesses. In 2025, Treasury suspended enforcement and issued an interim rule exempting U.S. companies from beneficial ownership reporting, leaving only certain foreign entities subject to the law.
HUD Signals Shift on Animal Accommodation Policies
HUD has issued a new enforcement memo that signals a significant shift in how animal-related accommodations will be handled by HUD. Effective immediately, HUD will pursue enforcement actions only in cases involving trained service animals, aligning more closely with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
New HUD Report Recommends Unlocking Land Through Zoning Reform
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) newly released State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction Report recommends a series of regulatory actions that state and local governments can take to increase efficiency and ease regulatory barriers to housing construction and affordability. The report encourages state and local governments to reduce regulatory barriers, lower construction costs, and accelerate housing development—all areas where manufactured housing excels.
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