Episode 23: Affordable HOMES Act Passes House with Bipartisan Support

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, with bipartisan support on January 9, 2026, clearing the way for manufactured housing to play a larger role in addressing the national housing shortage. Affordable HOMES Act Key Provisions: Passed House 263-147 with 57 Democrats joining Republicans Restores HUD authority over manufactured housing energy standards Repeals pending DOE energy efficiency rule for manufactured homes Estimated $10,000 cost reduction per manufactured housing unit Bill now heads to Senate where bipartisan support expected Related Legislation - Housing in the 21st Century Act: Modernizes building codes nationwide Increases allowable height for single-stairway buildings from 5 to 6 stories Enables more density in mid-rise urban infill projects For affordable housing developers, manufactured housing components become more viable in LIHTC and subsidized developments, particularly for rural and workforce housing projects. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily affordable housing news covering housing legislation, manufactured housing, LIHTC, and HUD policy.]]>