Updating a story MHProNews last covered April 27, 2011 regarding the wildfire that destroyed 488 of the 600 manufactured homes at the Oakridge Mobile Home Park in Sylmar, Calif. in Nov. 2008, 60 spanking new manufactured homes have risen from the ashes and are now rentals. The dailynews says the original community, known for its luxurious amenities, and called the “Beverly Hills of mobile home parks,” only allowed higher end owner occupied MH, and it was the worst single loss of homes in Los Angeles history. Following the fire and the fall of the housing market, many residents could afford to buy a traditional home for less than a manufactured home, and did not move back, and the owners, Continental Mobile Housing, were scrambling to find residents. Residents who did return initially opposed allowing renters in, fearing it was Section 8 housing, but now with 350 of the 600 homesites occupied, residents say the units are well maintained. Residents must sign a 12-month lease for the two and three bedroom units, built and landscaped to blend with the more expensive homes. Rents are $831 to $1,063 a month, and there are 400 people on a waiting list. The $13 million project was a collaborative effort on the part of federal, state, city, and non-profit groups.

(Photo credit: Michael Owen Baker/dailynews–MH being readied at Oakridge MHP)