2026 in Review

Every other week, the MHI News & Updates newsletter updates MHI members about the most important MHI & industry news. These were the most-clicked stories in 2025:

Innovative Housing Showcase

The most-read stories this year were from the Innovative Housing Showcase in September.

UMH Properties exhibited homes on the National Mall—marking its fifth time participating in this important event. In 2025, UMH sponsored three homes in partnership with Cavco Industries, Champion Homes and Ritz-Craft.

Clayton Homes also exhibited a home for the showcase, displaying a single-section CrossMod® home that highlighted the innovation and versatility of this home category.

MHI appreciated the engagement of these exhibitors, as the showcase continues to be an effective way to demonstrate to policymakers the quality and attainability of manufactured housing. The homes on display represented a range of types and siting options that respond to the nation’s diverse housing supply needs.

Relive the event by reading about the arrival of four manufactured homes to the National Mall and watching the recap video.

Events

MHI events provide the platform for industry leaders to connect, collaborate and propel the industry forward. MHI members read about the speaker announcements, such as HUD Secretary Scott Turner keynoting the 2025 Congress & Expo, and registration information. Save the date for 2026 MHI events and plan now to attend and take advantage of the opportunities to learn and make valuable connections.

Boots on the Ground in DC

In 2025, MHI kept manufactured housing at the top of mind for Congress and the Administration. In May, in his then-role as MHI Chair, Cavco CEO Bill Boor testified before Congress in a hearing about housing supply. Members also learned about how MHI:

• Advanced legislation in Congress to remove the outdated requirement that manufactured homes can only be on a permanent chassis;
• Stopped new standards from the Department of Energy from taking effect, protecting manufacturers from conflicting construction requirements;
• Advanced legislation to ensure HUD remains the sole regulator for all manufactured housing construction standards; and
• Expanded support for land-lease communities to the state level.

MHI also helped keep you up-to-date about the Washington news that affects the industry. Members clicked on articles about new House Committee leaders in the 119th Congress, HUD makes manufactured housing projects eligible for affordable housing program funds, and Scott Turner’s confirmation as HUD Secretary.

MHI Career Resources

In each issue, members learn more about exclusive resources to advance the industry and careers. Popular articles celebrated careers in construction, explained how to become a licensed installer and the newly-revamped Professional Housing Consultant (PHC®) course from MHEI — register before Dec. 31 to take advantage of introductory pricing.