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Bipartisan Plan Includes Manufactured Housing as a Solution to the Housing Crisis

The Bipartisan Policy Center Action published the American Housing Act of 2025, a comprehensive plan that aims to increase the supply of affordable homes, preserve existing affordable housing, and enhance access to housing for families. Key strategies include supporting the affordability of manufactured housing by amending outdated regulations such as requiring manufactured housing to be built on a permanent chassis and reaffirming HUD’s authority over manufactured housing and prohibiting the Department of Energy from regulating manufactured homes. The plan hopes to boost economic growth and create more stable communities nationwide.

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September 16, 2025

MHI to Honor Industry Leader Jim Ayotte at Annual Meeting

Each year at MHI’s Annual Meeting, we celebrate the achievements of exceptional professionals during the Awards Dinner. The MHI Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual for their outstanding accomplishments and years of dedication to both the industry and MHI. James R. “Jim” Ayotte is the sixth person to receive this honor.

September 4, 2025

Four Manufactured Homes Arrive on the National Mall

Four manufactured homes arrived in Washington, D.C. for HUD’s fifth Innovative Housing Showcase. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend.

August 28, 2025

Complete Training Requirements from the Comfort of Home with MHEI

The Manufactured Housing Educational Institute (MHEI) has the flexible, comprehensive training you need to launch your career in the manufactured housing industry as a licensed manufactured home installer.

September 17, 2025

Industry Introduces Vertical Anchorage in Wind Zone I Installations

Starting September 17, 2025, the manufactured housing industry will implement a safety enhancement for homes installed in Wind Zone I. This change is being made to align with the timing of upcoming updates to the HUD Code and will result in alternative foundation designs exceeding HUD Code requirements by including specific uplift protection.