Affordable housing remains a pressing need across the country, but municipalities have the power to help meet this need by adapting zoning regulations. Effective zoning policies can increase the availability of affordable housing options, like factory-built homes, which offer cost-effective, quality solutions. Unfortunately, many existing zoning rules are outdated, limiting options for diverse housing types. Revising these rules will help housing officials address barriers and create environments that foster affordable housing development.
Next Step’s guide, Unlocking Manufactured Housing Solutions: How Municipalities Can Drive Growth of Attainable, Sustainable Homeownership Opportunities, provides recommendations for leveraging factory-built housing to address housing shortages. The toolkit empowers a range of housing stakeholders, including policymakers, local officials, advocates, and legislators, to unlock the potential of modern manufactured homes in their community.
Adapting zoning regulations to support affordable housing is an effective way for municipalities to meet the growing demand for affordable homeownership. Factory-built homes are a practical solution, providing durable, energy-efficient, and affordable options for a variety of families, particularly low- to moderate-income households. Municipalities can drive change by aligning zoning practices with the future of housing, ensuring every family has access to a safe, affordable place to call home.
Download the complete guide here.