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Tulare Launches Program to Repair and Replace Mobile Homes

Aug 11 at 3:33pm

The City of Tulare has rolled out its Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization (MORE) program, a three-year grant initiative designed to repair or replace manufactured homes for qualifying residents. In partnership with Self-Help Enterpri...

PLHA Funding for Mobile Housing Projects: A Guide for Local Agencies

Jul 21 at 3:56pm

California’s housing crisis touches everyone, including people living in mobile homes, one of the state’s last affordable housing options. To help local governments support these communities, California created the Permanent Local Housing Allocation ...

Disaster Recovery Funding for Mobile Homes: What You Need to Know about CDBG-DR Program

Jun 23 at 7:03pm

Image source: Clay Banks/Unsplash When disaster strikes, recovery can be long and costly, especially for low- and moderate-income families who already face housing insecurity. The Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program...

From Disaster Relief to Workforce Housing: 10 Housing Projects That Prove Mobile Homes Are the Future

Jun 9 at 5:45pm

Affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges many communities in California face today. Traditional construction can be slow and expensive. This makes it harder for non-profits and municipalities to provide safe and affordable homes quickly, e...

Busting Mobile Homes Myths: 5 Misconceptions Holding Back Affordable Housing

May 28 at 7:06pm

Mobile homes sometimes get a bad rap. Many people, including private builders, non-profits, and municipalities, hesitate to include them in housing projects because of common misconceptions. But the truth is, mobile homes have come a long way and are...

Faster, Cheaper, Smarter: Why Mobile Homes Are a Better Choice for Affordable Housing Projects

May 23 at 6:16pm

Building homes for families and communities takes time, money, and a lot of planning. Non-profits and cities want to help people find safe and comfy homes, but they don’t always have a big budget or lengthy timelines. Mobile homes, also called manuf...

Finding Water Leaks in a Mobile Home Park

Feb 26 at 1:56am

Water leaks are a prevalent issue in mobile home parks, primarily due to their extensive piping systems and aging infrastructure. Mobile home parks span wider areas, for each unit, requiring a large network of pipes to deliver water to each unit. Man...