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MHI to HUD: Include Manufactured Housing in HOME Program

In response to HUD’s proposed rule regarding changes to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), MHI submitted a comment letter advocating for the usage of manufactured housing to achieve the program’s goals. The HOME program gives states and localities funds to produce and maintain affordable rental homes, provide tenant-based rental assistance to low-income households, and create affordable homeownership opportunities. Manufactured housing is the most affordable homeownership option for American families due in part to the HUD Code. In the letter, MHI requested that the HOME program guidelines specifically exempt HUD Code manufactured housing from any construction and safety requirements to prevent conflicting standards. Additionally, in terms of financing, MHI urged HUD to ensure that proper outreach and considerations are made for manufactured housing’s unique process. Finally, MHI encouraged careful consideration of possible conflicts in rental housing requirements.

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October 7, 2025

MHI’s Annual Meeting Recognizes Award Winners

During the 2025 Annual Meeting, several members were recognized for their achievements with special awards.

MHI Annual Meeting: Moving the Industry Forward

Nearly 200 manufactured housing industry leaders gathered in San Diego for the MHI Annual Meeting. During the meeting, members discussed how to increase the manufactured home share of new single-family home starts and grow support for the for-profit land-lease communities model.

October 3, 2025

Cabinet Secretaries and Members of Congress Visit Homes on the National Mall

Hear from 2 Cabinet Secretaries and 9 Members of Congress as they visit the 4 manufactured homes at the Innovative Housing Showcase.

November 13, 2025

MHI Outlines Key Ways Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Should Be Serving Manufactured Housing

The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has submitted two formal comment letters to U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte about how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should increase their support for manufactured housing. In the two formal comment letters responding to a proposed rule on Enterprise Housing Goals for 2026–2028 and the regulator’s strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030, MHI urged that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac explicitly prioritize manufactured housing. Key recommendations included:

Government Shutdown Ends

President Trump signed a bill to fund the government on Wednesday night, ending a 43 day government shutdown.

October 15, 2025

HUD’s Notice of Upcoming Proposed Rule Could Expand FHA Mortgage Access

In its Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, HUD’s Office of Single Family Housing has announced an upcoming Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, expected in May 2026, that could significantly expand mortgage eligibility for manufactured homes.