This item continues to be an ongoing movement, with more investigation into state laws and how the definition change might affect the financial aspect relative to perfecting a lien. States are reviewing their laws now, to see where changes might need to be addressed.
On Friday, August 11th, 2023, Representative John Rose (TN-06) introduced H.R. 5198, the Expansion of Attainable Homeownership Through Manufactured Housing Act of 2023. This bill would revise the definition of manufactured housing by removing the phrase “built on a permanent chassis” from the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
Allowing for the removal of the chassis would allow HUD Code homes to match the profile and exterior aesthetics of other homes. This is particularly noticeable when manufactured homes are placed in communities with predominantly site-built homes. This bill is the result of ongoing advocacy efforts for manufactured housing in Congress and the support of our members.
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