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DOE Litigation Paused as Rulemaking to Delay Compliance Moves Forward

A federal lawsuit challenging the DOE’s energy standards for manufactured housing is on hold. On February 21, 2025, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) jointly requested a 60-day litigation stay, which Judge David A. Ezra granted on March 14, 2025. The DOE intends to propose a further delay in compliance with the rule’s energy efficiency standards.

The compliance date for Tier 2 homes remains July 1, 2025, but if DOE does not initiate rulemaking within 60 days, MHI and TMHA may seek expedited relief. This reflects a broader regulatory shift under the Trump Administration, which prioritizes reducing industry burdens. The DOE is expected to modify the rule due to high compliance costs affecting affordability.

MHI will continue monitoring and advocating for a regulatory process that ensures clarity and feasibility for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. The industry awaits DOE’s next steps regarding the rule’s implementation. Read the details on the MHI website.

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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.

June 16, 2025

HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase “The American Home is the American Dream” Returns to the National Mall

Secretary Scott Turner announced the return of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Innovative Housing Showcase from September 6 – 10 to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Previously, the Innovative Housing Showcase was scheduled to take place May 30 – June 1.

January 4, 2026

Senate Confirms Senior HUD Leaders

The Senate confirmed several senior leaders at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) last week.

Housing for the 21st Century Passes House Financial Services Committee

H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, advanced through the House Financial Services Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support (50-1).

December 17, 2025

Housing for the 21st Century Act Passes House Financial Services Committee

Legislation to remove the chassis requirement and to establish HUD as the primary regulator for manufactured homes found fresh bipartisan support in the House Financial Services Committee this week after the ROAD to Housing’s exclusion from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).