The Manufactured Home Community Operator of the Year was awarded to UMH Properties, Inc.
UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a public equity REIT that owns and operates 135 manufactured home communities with approximately 25,800 developed homesites. These communities are located in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. UMH also owns and operates two communities in Florida, containing 363 sites, through its joint venture with Nuveen Real Estate. UMH Properties, Inc. has contributed to the overall well-being of the industry by promoting manufactured housing to the investment community, government sponsored entities (GSEs), government officials, and to the general public. Throughout their website, annual reports, investor presentations, and conferences, they promote manufactured housing as the solution to the affordable housing crisis. Their vision statement in their annual report notes “manufactured home communities satisfy a fundamental need- quality affordable housing. As home prices continue to rise and available home inventory continues to shrink, they are committed to being a part of the solution to America’s affordable housing crisis.” Manufactured homes in professionally managed land-lease communities are a key component of this solution. Affordable housing has come to be recognized as a human right.
Learn more about UMH Properties, Inc. at www.umh.reit.
To view all the winners of the 2024 MHI Excellence in Manufactured Housing Awards, visit ManufacturedHousing.org.
Keep Exploring
Related Posts
June is National Homeownership Month
In 2002, Representative Gary Miller (CA-41) introduced a bill in Congress to recognize June as National Homeownership Month in recognition of the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families in the United States. MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch served as Senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Director for Rep. Miller and led the roll out and subsequent celebrations for National Homeownership Month.
Award-Winning Design: Cavco’s Luxus Raises the Standard
The Luxus by Cavco Industries earned top honors at the 2026 MHI Excellence in Manufactured Housing Awards, winning the Modular Housing Design Award for its bold reimagining of factory-built living.
Boost Visibility and Industry Leadership with MHI Sponsorship
The Manufactured Housing Institute invites industry partners to explore sponsorship opportunities that elevate visibility and engagement across key audiences.
June is National Homeownership Month
In 2002, Representative Gary Miller (CA-41) introduced a bill in Congress to recognize June as National Homeownership Month in recognition of the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families in the United States. MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch served as Senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Director for Rep. Miller and led the roll out and subsequent celebrations for National Homeownership Month.
CTA Update: What It Means for Manufactured Housing
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains in effect—but its requirements are currently on hold for most U.S. businesses. In 2025, Treasury suspended enforcement and issued an interim rule exempting U.S. companies from beneficial ownership reporting, leaving only certain foreign entities subject to the law.
HUD Signals Shift on Animal Accommodation Policies
HUD has issued a new enforcement memo that signals a significant shift in how animal-related accommodations will be handled by HUD. Effective immediately, HUD will pursue enforcement actions only in cases involving trained service animals, aligning more closely with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).