What's New at SDMHA
HUD Grants Extension of Manufactured Home Installer License Renewals
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is extending the licensing renewal period for manufactured home installers due to the impact of COVID-19. HUD has issued an automatic extension on the renewal of installer licenses expiring between March 31 and November 30. Licenses set to expire within that time will be extended to December 31, 2020. Read the announcement here.
2020 Legislative Session Comes to A CLose
The last day of the 2020 Legislative session was March 30th. Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak it was a marathon day, ending around 3:30 Tuesday morning. The bodies took action on 12 bills dealing with the virus as well as 4 vetoes the Governor delivered. Check out the Advocacy Efforts tab for issues that impact SDMHA members.
HUD Secretary Cuts Red Tape for Manufactured HouSing
Secretary Ben Carson embarked on a bus tour focusing on affordable housing and removing regulatory barriers currently placed on the industry. Click here to check out the press conference video from ManufacturedHomes.com. Secretary Carson continues to be an advocate for the manufactured housing industry.