HUD's Office of Manufactured Housing Programs
About Us
The Office of Manufactured Housing Programs (OMHP) administers the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (the Act) which authorizes HUD to establish federal standards for the design and construction of manufactured homes to assure quality, durability, safety, and affordability. HUD standards may preempt state and local laws that do not conform to the HUD standards. OMHP enforces standards directly or through state agencies that have partnered with HUD, inspects factories and retailer lots, regulates installation standards for the homes, administers a dispute resolution program for defects, establishes and collects a fee for each home built, authorizes a certification label to be placed on each section of a home that meet the HUD standards, and pursues a civil or criminal action for violations of the Act. OMHP also oversees a Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (a federal advisory committee, composed of twenty-one producers, users, general interest and public officials to advise HUD), hires contractors to assist in program administration, and cooperates with other federal agencies such as DOE and EPA on crosscutting issues.
HUD's Manufactured Housing Program is a national program established to protect the health and safety of those that own and occupy manufactured homes through the enforcement of the federal manufactured home construction and safety standards, installation standards, and the administration of dispute resolution.
Construction and Safety
OMHP's Construction and Safety Program implements the standards and regulations that regulate the manufactured housing industry and provides homeowners with resources related to the purchase, installation, and maintenance of a manufactured home. The program also oversees the enforcement of the construction standards through third party inspection agencies and State agencies. HUD's manufactured housing programs also provide homeowners with a recourse to resolve complaints through State Administrative Agencies and HUD.
Quick Links For Homeowners:
- State Administrative Agency (SAA) Contacts - How to Get Help
- Differences Between Subpart I, Dispute Resolution, and Warranties
- Guia Del Consumidor De Casas Manufacturadas
- MORE Manufactured Housing Homeowner Resources
Quick Link For Retailers:
Manufactured Home Installation Program
Effective October 20, 2008, the Manufactured Home Installation Program will be available to ensure that states have in place a minimum installation standard and an operating installation program. For states where HUD will administer the Manufactured Home Installation Program, HUD will ensure that trainers of installers planning to work in HUD-administered states are registered with HUD, and that persons planning to install homes in HUD-administered states are licensed by HUD.
- How and Where to File An Installation Complaint
- HUD Licensed Installers List (Feb 2025)
- Third-Party Inspectors List (Feb 2025)
- Manufactured Home Installation Forms
- Frequently Asked Questions for the Installation Program
Questions regarding the program, regulations, or forms can be directed to mhs@hud.gov.
New Announcement | |
| OMHP is pleased to announce that it has secured the services of Tribal One as the new manufactured housing installation contractor. Tribal One brings a wealth of experience to the program to ensure that HUD continues to administer the HUD-administered installation program with much success. Until the transition between contractors is complete, please send all inquiries to mhsinstallation@hud.gov. Thank you. | |
| Mailing Address: MHIP Services, 6161 South Syracuse Way, Suite 280, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Email: MHIPservices@tribal.one Phone: (719) 675-6720 Fax: 1-800-451-0857 |
Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee
Overview
The Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) is a statutory Federal Advisory Committee body charged with providing recommendations to the Secretary on the revision and interpretation of HUD's manufactured home construction and safety standards and related procedural and enforcement regulations. The MHCC also developed the first set of model installation standards for the manufactured housing industry.
By regulation, HUD has included the MHCC in the process of revising the Manufactured Home Model Installation Standards, Installation Program Regulations, and Dispute Resolution Program regulations. MHCC meeting topics can cover the full scope of building standards.
The MHCC was established by the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act (the Act) of 2000, which amended the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. The Act required the establishment of the MHCC to: (1) Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, revise, and interpret the manufactured housing construction and safety standards; and (2) to provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, revise, and interpret the procedural and enforcement manufactured housing regulations (3) be organized and carry out its business in a manner that guarantees a fair opportunity for the expression and consideration of various positions and for public participation; and (4) be deemed to be an advisory committee not composed of Federal employees. The Act authorizes the Secretary to appoint a total of twenty-two members to the MHCC. Twenty-one members have voting rights; the twenty-second member represents the Secretary and is a non-voting position. Service on the MHCC is voluntary. Travel and per diem for meetings is provided in accordance with federal travel policy pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5703.
If you have any questions or comments concerning the MHCC, please contact Home Innovation Research Labs at 1-888-602-4663 or via email at mhcc@homeinnovation.com. You may also contact HUD's Office of Manufactured Housing Programs at (202) 708-6423 or via email mhcc@hud.gov.
Resources and Links
2025
2024
- Federal Register Notice Inviting Nominations to Serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee
- Final Rule: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (4th and 5th Sets) - Published September 16, 2024
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Multi-Unit Dwelling Manufactured Homes (September 2024)
- PRESS RELEASE (9/11/24): HUD Updates Regulations to Provide Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes
- Federal Register Notice: Upcoming Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee Meeting (September 11-12, 2024)
- Federal Register Notice Inviting Nominations to Serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee
2023
- PRESS RELEASE (9/28/23): HUD Announces Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee Appointments
- PRESS RELEASE (6/22/23): HUD Introduces Office of Manufactured Housing Programs as New, Independent Office Within Housing
2022
- Federal Register Notice Inviting Nominations to Serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (Open until December 27, 2022)
- Proposed Rule: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (4th and 5th Sets) - Published July 19, 2022 (Comments due by September 19, 2022)
- Fact Sheet: July 2022 Proposed Rule (4th and 5th Sets)
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Window Standard (20-IW1-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - RENEWAL (through 6/30/23) - Issued July 1, 2022
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for 25-amp Circuit Breakers (20-IW2-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - RENEWAL (through 6/30/23) - Issued July 1, 2022
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Exterior Doors (21-IW1-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - RENEWAL (through 6/30/23) - Issued July 1, 2022
2021
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for 25-amp Circuit Breakers (20-IW2-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - RENEWA (through 6/30/22) - Issued December 15, 2021
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Exterior Doors (21-IW1-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - RENEWAL (through 6/30/22) - Issued December 15, 2021
- Federal Register Notice: Invitation for MHCC Nominations through December 8, 2021
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Window Standard (20-IW1-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - EXTENSION (through 6/30/22) - Issued August 10, 2021
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for 25-amp Circuit Breakers (20-IW2-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - EXTENSION (through 12/31/21) - Issued August 10, 2021
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Exterior Doors (21-IW1-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic (through 12/31/21) - Issued May 5, 2021
- Final Rule: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (3rd Set); Delay of Effective Date until July 12, 2021 - Issued March 10, 2021
- Final Rule: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (3rd Set); Correction - Issued February 22, 2021
- Final Rule: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (3rd Set) - Issued January 12, 2021
2020
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for 25-amp Circuit Breakers (20-IW2-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - Issued December 16, 2020
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Window Standard (20-IW1-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic -RENEWAL - Issued December 16, 2020
- Final Rule: Manufactured Housing Program: Minimum Payments to the States - Issued November 12, 2020
- Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Manufactured Housing Program: Minimum Payments to the States - Issued November 12, 2020
- Installer License Renewal Extension Period through December 31, 2020 (COVID-19)
- Industry-Wide Alternative Construction (AC) Letter for Window Standard (20-IW1-AC) for COVID-19 Pandemic - Issued April 16, 2020
- Final Rule: Streamlining and Aligning Formaldehyde Emission Control Standards - Issued January 31, 2020
- Proposed Rule: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (Third Set) - Issued January 31, 2020 [Comments due March 31, 2020]
- Federal Register Notice: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards – Request for Recommended Changes - Issued January 13, 2020 [Proposals due June 30, 2020]
2018
- Federal Register Notice Inviting Nominations of Individuals to Serve on the MHCC - 2019
- Evaluation of Costs Found in the Department of Energy's NODA Package - Draft Results July 2018
- DOE Proposed Rule – Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing
- Clarifying the Exemption for the Manufacture of Recreational Vehicles (FR-5877-F-02)
- HUD Legacy Settlement Agreement
- Federal Register Notice Inviting Nominations of Individuals to Serve on the MHCC
2017
- Notice of Extension of Time for Completion of Required Manufacturer Corrections
- Hi-Tech Housing Inc., Settlement Agreement
- Renewals for Alternative Construction Letters Memo
- 1-Year SAA Cooperative Agreement Extension Memo
2016
- Proposed Rule to revise Minimum Payments to the States for approved State Administrative Agencies (SAAs)
- EPA Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
- Extension of Time for Completion of Manufacturer Corrections Notices
- Interim Guidance on the use of Frost-Free Foundations
- Notice of Extension of Time for Completion of Manufacturer Corrections Approved Under a Waiver of a Plan for Notification
- Manufactured Housing – Reflections from HUD Leadership
- Manufacturer and IPIA Responsibilities for Components of a Manufactured Home
- Stipulation Agreement – Champion Home Builders
- Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations; Revision of Exemption for Recreational Vehicles
- Structural Design Requirements - Storage Live Load Memo
- On Site Rule FAQ
Contact Us
- Have Questions? Send program questions and/or comments to mhs@hud.gov
- Call us at (202) 708-6423 or dial the toll-free HUD Manufactured Housing Consumer Hotline at (800) 927-2891
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Manufactured Housing Programs
451 7th Street SW, Room 9168
Washington, DC 20410-0800