The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $225 million under its Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) program to improve conditions in manufactured housing communities. The grants, awarded to 17 applicants, prioritize tribal communities and resident-managed housing developments.
Supporting Housing Affordability and Community Empowerment
The grants aim to fund critical repairs, infrastructure upgrades, and resident services while supporting communities transitioning to resident management.
“We heard how challenging it can be to own your home, but rent the land the home sits on,” said Marion McFadden, HUD’s principal deputy assistant secretary for community planning and development. “The winning proposals invest in communities, empower residents, and prioritize long-term affordability.”
Tribal Communities Receive Priority Funding
HUD allocated $46 million to tribal applicants, recognizing that manufactured housing represents 17% of homes on tribal lands, significantly higher than the national average. Among the tribal recipients:
- Burns Paiute Tribe
- Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
- Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
These grants range between $5 million and $7.1 million per awardee.
Largest Award Goes to ROC USA
The single largest grant, $38.1 million, was awarded to ROC USA LLC, a nonprofit supporting resident ownership of manufactured housing in 12 states. The funding will enhance technical assistance and financing for resident-owned communities.
