The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) commends the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its long-awaited updates to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code).

As the nation navigates an affordable housing shortage, manufactured housing offers quality and affordability to Americans who need and deserve both. 

MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch notes that “today’s updates to the construction code for manufactured housing will support the industry in delivering homes with innovative designs and modern features, bringing attainable home ownership to more people across the country.”

Recognizing the manufactured housing industry’s continuously innovative efforts, the updates eliminate the need for “Alternative Construction” processes for a number of in-demand features. Gooch applauds “the administrative waiver for the production and immediate delivery of in-demand 1 to 4 unit manufactured homes as a vital move toward addressing housing challenges in high density areas.”

MHI is concerned about the tight 180-day timeline to enact these substantial new changes, including 74 updates to reference standards, 16 new standards, and 3 regulatory text changes.

Note: HUD announced the amendments on September 11, 2024. The amendments will be officially published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2024, when the 180-day implementation period begins.