Insight
Removing the upper-level chassis requirement could reduce construction costs for multi-story manufactured homes by an estimated $5,000-$10,000 per unit.
HUD proposes allowing upper-level manufactured housing sections without permanent chassis. This aims to unlock higher-density housing, reduce costs in high-cost markets like California, and improve design flexibility for hosts.
Removing the upper-level chassis requirement could reduce construction costs for multi-story manufactured homes by an estimated $5,000-$10,000 per unit.