"Mobile and manufactured homes are increasingly vital as a source of naturally occurring affordable housing, particularly for low- and moderate-income households facing barriers to traditional homeownership. Despite their affordability, many older mobile homes face structural issues due to their temporary design, such as vulnerability to climate change. Nevada County, CA, has initiated the Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization (MORE) program to assist mobile-home owners in repairing or replacing homes to maintain affordability and prevent displacement."
"California's housing costs are notably high, with a significant price gap between site-built homes and manufactured homes, which present a more affordable alternative. Deferred maintenance in mobile homes poses risks to residents' safety and contributes to the strain on California's housing supply by potentially eliminating a source of affordable housing. The MORE program addresses health and safety issu"
"The MORE program represents a crucial initiative to sustain one of the last affordable housing options available."
Mobile and manufactured homes serve as essential naturally occurring affordable housing, especially for low- and moderate-income households facing barriers to traditional homeownership. Many older mobile homes suffer structural deficiencies because they were built as temporary dwellings, leaving them vulnerable to climate impacts and other hazards. Deferred maintenance and aging stock threaten resident safety and risk removing affordable units from the housing supply. Nevada County, California launched the Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization (MORE) program to help mobile-home owners repair or replace units. The program aims to maintain affordability, improve health and safety conditions, and prevent homeowner displacement.
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