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HUD Policy Leans Dangerously Close to Federal Rent Control – MHI Responds

Following the release of the Department of Housing and HUD’s FY 24 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Income Limits determinations on April 1, MHI joined a coalition of housing trade associations objecting to the updates. The changes can decrease the number of tenants who qualify for LIHTC-funded and other federally-supported housing. While the change in the income limit calculation is not rent regulation in the traditional sense, it limits the ability of LIHTC housing providers to recover costs through rent in a high-cost environment – which many see as a distinction without a difference. R esearch has shown that rent caps create economic and racial inequality in communities, limit the supply of affordable housing and exacerbate the very problem it purports to solve by causing rents to increase. At a time when affordable housing is a pressing need across the country, limiting the effectiveness of LIHTC could damage the nation’s most successful program to create affordable housing.

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February 5, 2026

Register Now for 2026 MHI Congress & Expo

Join MHI at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for this year’s Congress & Expo! With top-quality educational programs led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and an exhibit floor showcasing innovations from over 140 companies, there is something for every segment of the industry.

January 30, 2026

MHI Remembers Doug Gorman

It is with deep sadness that MHI mourns the passing of Doug Gorman, a towering figure in the manufactured housing industry for more than five decades. His 55-year career shaped the future of attainable housing, from leading retail operations to improving countless lives through his unwavering commitment to helping families find quality homes.

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.

February 5, 2026

Invest in the Future of Manufactured Housing

Manufactured housing production declined 3.9% year‑over‑year in December and decreased 0.6% in total during 2025. December shipments fell, with single‑section units down 6.5% and multi‑section units down 1.6%; for 2025 overall, single‑section shipments dropped 4.7% while multi‑section shipments rose 2.7%.

MHI Economic Report Reveals December and 2025 Year-End Data

Virginia: Zoning Board Approves HUD Code Duplex

On Monday, the Isle of Wight County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a variance allowing the placement of a HUD Code single‑section duplex manufactured home, overcoming a zoning barrier that had stalled installation for more than a year. This decision is significant not just locally, but nationally, as it affirms that the new 2-4 unit designs approved under the latest changes to the HUD Code can and should be permitted within existing zoning frameworks designed for manufactured housing.