Policy Briefs are short documents providing basic background on a particular issue.  They are designed for use with external audiences, such as policymakers or allies.

Protecting Fundamental Freedoms in Communities – Policy Brief
Manufactured homes represent a pathway to affordable homeownership for millions of Americans, but their potential as a wealth-building vehicle remains tenuous in many states. Resident ownership of manufactured home communities is one strategy to help low-income homeowners build assets, but certain basic freedoms must be protected if homeowners are to purchase their communities. This tool provides background on policies that give residents stable land tenure and ensure that they can form resident associations and advocate for resident purchase opportunities.

Protecting Fundamental Freedoms in Communities – Policy Brief

Promoting Resident Ownership of Communities – Policy Brief
Across the country, manufactured home community closures are increasing. Yet only 14 states have policies that create opportunities for homeowners to purchase the land on which their homes sit. This tool provides background on resident ownership of manufactured home communities as a mechanism to preserve affordable housing and build assets.

Promoting Resident Ownership of Communities – Policy Brief 

Financing Homes in Communities – Policy Brief
Today's manufactured homes are permanent homes built to high quality standards. However, high-cost financing can create a roadblock for families seeking to build assets, because manufactured homes are often financed more like cars than homes.  This policy brief discusses ways to increase the availability of conventional financing for manufactured homes in land-lease communities.

Financing Homes in Communities – Policy Brief 

Titling Homes as Real Property – Policy Brief
Manufactured homes are the largest source of unsubsidized, affordable housing in the United States. Although a modern manufactured home may be indistinguishable from a site-built home to many observers, a manufactured home is typically considered personal property, rather than real estate. This tool provides information on converting manufactured homes to real property and the link to increased security and asset-building potential for owners of manufactured housing.

Titling Homes as Real Property – Policy Brief