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Last week, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing addressing homebuyers’ current challenges and characteristics. During the hearing, Rep. Mike Flood (NE-1) raised the lack of housing being built for middle-income people and how manufactured housing has an important role here. Rep. Flood concluded by asking city leaders who effectively use manufactured housing in a development to reach out to his office. MHI will continue the conversation with lawmakers to further awareness of the importance of manufactured housing to addressing the country’s housing supply shortage.

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May 15, 2026

Video Showcases How Manufactured Housing Investment Is Transforming Communities

In this new video from UMH Properties, Inc., Daniel Landy, President of UMH Properties’ Opportunity Zone Fund, highlights the transformative impact of manufactured housing investments in underserved communities. Viewers visit two communities in Opportunity Zones—Garden View Estates in South Carolina and Mighty Oak in Georgia—showcasing how targeted development and reinvestment are revitalizing neighborhoods.

January 30, 2026

Industry Veteran Discusses Housing Crisis

In this video from UMH Properties Inc., Eugene Landy, Founder and Chairman of UMH Properties Inc., discusses the company’s vision and approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis. In the video, he emphasizes that UMH focuses on efficiency, customer satisfaction and long-term value.

January 29, 2026

Video: Valley Vista Village: A New Model for Attainable, High-Quality Homeownership in California

Valley Vista Village stands as a compelling blueprint for other communities facing similar challenges: affordable and beautiful homes that are built for the future.

May 20, 2026

House Advances Revised Housing Package with Major Wins for Manufactured Housing

The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a revised housing package by a vote of 396-13, marking a significant step forward in Congress’ efforts to address the nation’s housing supply and affordability challenges. Consistent with the Senate-passed bill in March, the legislation includes several key provisions that directly support the expansion of manufactured housing, including a full title dedicated to manufactured housing called “Manufactured Housing for America.” This reflects strong and growing bipartisan recognition of manufactured housing as essential to expanding housing supply and delivering attainable homeownership opportunities for American families.

May 15, 2026

Video Showcases How Manufactured Housing Investment Is Transforming Communities

In this new video from UMH Properties, Inc., Daniel Landy, President of UMH Properties’ Opportunity Zone Fund, highlights the transformative impact of manufactured housing investments in underserved communities. Viewers visit two communities in Opportunity Zones—Garden View Estates in South Carolina and Mighty Oak in Georgia—showcasing how targeted development and reinvestment are revitalizing neighborhoods.

State Legislative Update: Recent Wins and Challenges for Manufactured Housing

MHI, in coordination with state association executives, continues to monitor and engage on legislative activity affecting manufactured housing across the country. This session included a mix of proposals—some posing challenges for the industry, alongside several notable legislative outcomes achieved through state-level advocacy.