Zoning Laws Block Manufactured Housing Expansion Despite New Federal Support

By Tristan Navera · Realtor.com · 2026-10-26

A recent analysis by Realtor.com reveals that local zoning restrictions currently prohibit manufactured housing in 83% of the country. While federal policy shifts aim to lower construction costs by removing permanent chassis requirements, municipal regulations remain a significan

A recent analysis by Realtor.com reveals that local zoning restrictions currently prohibit manufactured housing in 83% of the country. While federal policy shifts aim to lower construction costs by removing permanent chassis requirements, municipal regulations remain a significan