Representatives Omar, Pappas, Senator Shaheen Introduce Legislation Promoting Nonprofit and Resident Ownership of Manufactured Housing Communities
Jun 01, 2026
By Libby O’Neill, NLIHC Senior Policy Analyst
Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced the “Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act” on May 26. The bill would incentivize owners of manufactured housing communities (MHCs) who are interested in selling their MHC to sell either to the community residents or a nonprofit, rather than another developer. NLIHC has endorsed the bill.
There are an estimated 43,000 MHCs throughout the U.S., and approximately 40% of all manufactured homes are sited in MHCs. Most residents in MHCs own their homes, but do not own the land beneath the homes, and instead pay lot rent to the owner of the community. In recent years, private equity firms have been purchasing these communities to maximize profits; if the community is sold, the new owners can increase lot rents or close the community to use the land for another purpose, displacing residents. Residents of MHCs often have fewer legal protections compared to other homeowners and are at risk of facing excessive lot rent increases, poor park management and maintenance, and restricted access to municipal services.
Alternative park ownership models, such as resident- or nonprofit-owned, ensure stable ownership and center the best interests of residents. This bill incentivizes these alternative models of ownership by providing a tax credit that would offset 75% of capital gains tax if a community is sold to the residents or a nonprofit.
Manufactured homes are an essential source of affordable housing across the U.S., especially in rural areas. Many policies can make these homes more affordable and stable for their residents, including zoning changes, changes to physical standards such as chassis requirements (see Memo, 7/28/25), and promoting alternative ownership models. NLIHC will continue to support these policies and others that assist renters with the greatest needs.
Read Representative Omar’s press release here.
Read the bill text here.
Read the NLIHC Advocates’ Guide 2026 article on manufactured housing here.