Rules & rent controlBy RISE Community editors
Zoning Limits Manufactured Housing to 17% of the Nation, Realtor.com Report Finds
Realtor.com reports that only 17% of the nation has zoning that explicitly permits manufactured housing communities, even as federal policy pushes the sector forward.
Key facts
- Realtor.com reports that only 17% of the nation is explicitly zoned for manufactured housing communities.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a task force to accelerate manufactured housing development.
- The 21st Century Road to Housing Act removed the permanent chassis requirement, saving about $10,000 in construction costs.
- Hartford, CT ranked first among the top 100 housing markets in Realtor.com's ranking, followed by Denver; Allentown, PA; Albuquerque, NM; and Colorado Springs, CO.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $20 million state investment in factory housing development across multiple parts of New York.
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Source: Just 17% of the Country Allows Manufactured Housing — Realtor, October 26, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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