Washington, D.C., March 2, 2016 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the manufactured housing industry began 2016 with strong production growth in January. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code […]
Industry Begins Year With Very Strong Production Read More
Washington, D.C., February 3, 2016 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production increased once again in December 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 5,657
Strong December Production Growth Closes 2015 Read More
RE: FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FAILS CONSUMERS AND INDUSTRY ON CHATTEL FINANCING AGAIN The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has advised parties interested in the implementation of the “duty to serve underserved markets” (DTS) provision of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA), that it has forwarded a
FHFA Fails Consumers And Industry On Chattel Financing Again Read More
The January 19-21, 2016 Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) meeting held in Louisville, Kentucky (in conjunction with the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show) offered more concrete proof of how non-compliance with the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000, and efforts led by some within the industry to circumvent one of
Washington, D.C., December 3, 2015 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production rose again in October 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced
Production Increases Move Into Fifth Straight Year Read More
Washington, D.C., November 19, 2015 – For the second time in less than a year, the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) had exposed an attempt to expand the reach and influence of the federal manufactured housing program’s entrenched “monitoring” contractor over the industry’s construction and safety standards and their
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2015 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production rose again in August 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 6,332
Production Growth Sustained In August 2015 Read More
An MHARR delegation met with officials of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on September 15, 2015 to address the status and substantive aspects of the still-pending “duty to serve underserved markets” (DTS) provision of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). During this meeting, FHFA officials confirmed
MHARR Delegation Holds Urgent Meeting With FHFA Officials On “DUTY To Serve” Read More
HUD, in the September 8, 2015 edition of the Federal Register, has finally published its long-delayed final rule for the on-site completion of certain manufactured home construction. Under the rule, homes that are “substantially completed” in a manufacturer’s construction facility will be eligible for final completion at the home installation
HUD Publishes Final On-Site Construction Rule Read More
Washington, D.C., September 3, 2015 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production rose again in July 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 6,085
Manufactured Housing Production Up Again In July 2015 Read More
HUD, in conference calls with State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) on August 10 and 11, 2015, has seemingly backed-away from a proposal – opposed by MHARR — that would have drastically cut funding for a substantial number of SAAs, and has put forward a new “alternative” proposal that would guarantee SAA
HUD Offers New “ALTERNATIVE” Proposal For SAA Funding – But Serious Doubts Remain Read More
REPORT AND ANALYSIS JULY 28, 2015 IN THIS REPORT:
MHARR July 28, 2015 Washington Update — An Exclusive Report And Analysis Read More
MHARR has learned from multiple sources that the HUD manufactured housing program is considering increasing per unit payments to State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) from current levels – i.e., $2.50 per floor for each unit sited in the recipient state and $9.00 per floor for each unit manufactured in the recipient state
Washington, D.C., July 6, 2015 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production grew at a modest pace in May 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code
HUD Code Production Up Again In May 2015 Read More
As an outgrowth of MHARR’s strenuous and continuing opposition to the imposition of extremely costly new manufactured housing energy standards by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a DOE contractor, Navigant Consulting — based on calls to our office from MHARR manufacturers — is attempting to arrange meetings and interviews
Meeting and Interview Requests by Department of Energy Contractors Read More
Washington, D.C., June 3, 2015 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production continued to increase during April 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 6,085
Manufactured Housing Production Gains Continue In April 2015 Read More
Multi-unit HUD Code manufactured homes took another step forward on May 5, 2015, as the General Subcommittee of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), following a two-hour conference call, unanimously approved a slate of proposals designed to authorize — and establish certain standards for – such homes. Under the proposals developed
MHCC Subcommittee Approves Multi-Unit Proposals Read More
Washington, D.C., May 4, 2015 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production growth continued to strengthen during March 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 5,602 homes
Double-Digit Production Increases Continue In March 2015 Read More
HUD-SAA-PIA Meeting Exposes Program Deterioration: Ÿ Meeting Overview Ÿ Dispute Resolution (DR) Exposes Fundamental Disconnect Ÿ Baseless Subpart I Expansion — Monthly Record Reviews Ÿ Arbitrary Expanded In-Plant Regulation Ÿ Attached Garages – “ENDS Justifies Means” Regulation Ÿ Conclusion Ÿ MHCC Consideration Of Multi-Family Homes Advances
MHARR April 16, 2015 Washington Update — An Exclusive Report and Analysis Read More
Washington, D.C., April 3, 2015 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production growth continued during February 2015. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced
Industry Production Growth Continues In February 2015 Read More
