Manufactured Housing Institute

Join MHI for the only community executive-level event of the year: the 2024 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum in Chicago November 13-15. This program is geared towards manufactured home community leaders such as owners, managers, manufacturers, service providers, brokers, lenders and consultants. Register by October 11 and take advantage of special early pricing: https://lnkd.in/efPwZy7M

In case you missed it, nearly 200 manufactured housing industry leaders gathered in Phoenix for the MHI Annual Meeting. Thank you to all the members that attended! If you are interested in becoming a member and attending future events, visit https://lnkd.in/gzVcTd2U. Explore our upcoming MHI events: https://lnkd.in/ezupqstz

Manufactured housing industry leaders gathered in Phoenix for the MHI Annual Meeting. Beyond conducting the business of the association, the association recognized several award winners: Photo 1: Jess Maxcy (right), California Manufactured Housing Institute, receives MHI's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch. Photo 2: Karl Radde (right), Southern Comfort Homes, receives the Chairman's Award from MHI Chairman Bill Boor. Photo 3: Knute Chauncey (left), Tie Down Engineering Inc., receives the Frank Walter Standards Award from Bob Gorleski, chair of MHI's Technical Activities Committee. Photo 4: Tom Dunn (left), MHI of Arizona, receives the Manufactured Housing Executives Council (MHEC) State Association Executive of the Year award from MHEC Chair Randy Grumbine. Photo 5: Janet Williams (right), MHI, receives the Jim Moore Excellence in Communications Award from Mark Brunner, President, Manufactured & Modular Home Association of Minnesota.

The 2024 MHI Annual Meeting officially kicked off yesterday in Phoenix, Arizona! Attendees gathered for a day filled with valuable information, trend updates, and engaging board, division, and council meetings. The day concluded with a welcome reception, setting the stage for an exciting event ahead. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the Annual Meeting!

MHI's 2024 Annual Meeting is underway in Phoenix, AZ! The Annual Meeting is the largest members-only meeting of the year that allow attendees opportunities to network, exchange information and shape the future of the manufactured housing industry. Thank you to the sponsors who make the meeting possible. Not an MHI member? Join today! Learn more about everything Manufactured Housing Institute has to offer at https://lnkd.in/gzVcTd2U

Join us for the only community executive-level event of the year: the 2024 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum in Chicago November 13-15 at the Westin Michigan Avenue. Attendees explore new ideas, build business connections and get inspiration for real-world strategies to put in place now to strengthen their businesses. Take advantage of special pricing now! Register today: https://lnkd.in/efPwZy7M

Join us for the only community executive-level event of the year: the 2024 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum in Chicago November 13-15 at the Westin Michigan Avenue. This event focuses on manufactured home community leaders, such as owners, managers, manufacturers, service providers, brokers, lenders and consultants. Attendees explore new ideas, examine new trends, build business connections and gain a unique perspective with programming not found at any other industry meeting. Register today: https://lnkd.in/efPwZy7M

This is your last chance to register for MHI's largest members-only event of the year: the 2024 Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, September 23-25 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass. This exclusive event includes a tour of a Champion Home Builders, Inc. factory and a Homes Direct retail store, where attendees can see the factory's finished product: beautifully merchandised Champion Homes furnished to help buyers envision their future in their new manufactured home. The 2024 Annual Meeting offers you the chance to network with peers, exchange key information and set industry strategy for the upcoming year. Check out the full schedule and register today: https://lnkd.in/gw9GwZf8

From HousingWire article about today’s announcement re: HUD Code updates: (T)he Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) lauded the development, particularly as the nation continues to navigate challenging housing issues that have seen elevated prices and limited inventory. “Manufactured housing offers quality and affordability to Americans who need and deserve both,” the organization said. MHI CEO Lesli Gooch agreed with contentions made by HUD regarding the need for modernization and easier access to manufactured housing. “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,” Gooch said in a statement. But the organization was not without certain concerns. “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,” MHI said. But the group added that the proposed revisions and updates laid out in the Federal Register entry will prove “critical” by clearing a backlog of items “previously approved by the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), which have been pending HUD approval and implementation for years,” MHI said. “To avoid future backlogs, MHI urges HUD to provide more regular updates to the HUD Code to alleviate construction challenges and streamline attainable home ownership nationwide.” https://lnkd.in/es7SqJC3

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. The proposed revisions and updates to the HUD Code are critical. They clear out the backlog of items previously approved by the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), which have been pending HUD approval and implementation for years. To avoid future backlogs, MHI urges HUD to provide more regular updates to the HUD Code to alleviate construction challenges and streamline attainable home ownership nationwide.    MHI believes there is no substitute for owning your own home, and as the nation’s most affordable homeownership option, manufactured housing opens the door to homeownership and puts the American Dream within reach for millions of American families.   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. https://lnkd.in/eW4w8V4X