Rules & rent controlBy RISE Community editors
New Federal Housing Law Brings Manufactured Housing Reforms and Financing Updates
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, enacted July 11, includes manufactured housing reforms and updated home financing, NAR reported.
Key facts
- The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was enacted July 11, according to the National Association of REALTORSĀ®.
- The law contains more than 50 provisions and calls for more than 100 implementation actions across federal agencies.
- It includes manufactured housing reforms aimed at lowering production costs and widening design and siting options.
- It updates financing for manufactured homes and seeks to improve access to Federal Housing Administration small-dollar mortgage lending.
- Several new grant programs were authorized but need congressional appropriations before they can begin.
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Source: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Now Law: Five Things to Know ā National Association of REALTORSĀ®, August 18, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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