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Our national organization, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), is pleased to announce a significant victory for the industry: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) decision to delay the implementation of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS) 4th and 5th Sets final rule until September 15, 2025.
This extension is the result of MHI’s direct engagement and lobbying efforts: MHI consistently emphasized the need for additional time to ensure a smooth and cost-effective transition for manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and community operators. By securing this delay, MHI has successfully eased the burden of what would have been an unrealistic timeline for compliance, allowing businesses to properly adjust designs, modify supply chains and ensure regulatory compliance without unnecessary disruption.
The postponement of implementation reflects MHI’s continued leadership in advocating for a balanced approach to regulation, ensuring that industry stakeholders have the necessary time and resources to comply with evolving standards. Since the rule was finalized in September 2024, MHI has elevated industry concerns, highlighting the complexity of implementing new engineering specifications, electrical codes and construction requirements within the original six-month timeframe.
MHI's efforts, combined with strong engagement from manufacturers and key stakeholders, resulted in a unified industry voice that resulted in this necessary extension, ensuring a more practical and achievable transition period.
MHI extends its congratulations to HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Teresa Payne, Deputy Assistant Secretary—Administrator for the Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, for their leadership and responsiveness to industry needs. Their commitment to fostering a collaborative environment has been instrumental in achieving this extension. MHI looks forward to continued partnership with HUD under their guidance to promote policies that support the growth and sustainability of the manufactured housing sector.
MHI remains committed to protecting the affordability and accessibility of manufactured housing while ensuring that regulatory changes support—rather than hinder—industry growth and innovation. We will continue working closely with policymakers to advocate for reasonable, well-structured regulations that uphold safety and quality without imposing undue burdens on manufacturers and consumers. As we move forward, MHI encourages all members to stay engaged and proactive in the regulatory process, and we will provide ongoing updates and guidance to help you navigate the extended compliance timeline successfully.
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