News https://texasmha.com/News TREO Reviewing All State Agencies, including MH TDHCA and IHB of TDLR https://texasmha.com/news/treo-reviewing-all-state-agencies-including-mh-tdhca-and-ihb-of-tdlr Created in 2025 out of S.B. 14, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) is a new department within the governor’s office. They are tasked with reducing, “regulatory burdens and unnecessary rules and increase transparency for Texas taxpayers.”

TREO has already reviewed 11 state agencies with 14 more coming in the near future. In the second round, which is in process currently, both TDHCA and TDLR are under review. Preliminary recommendations from TREO have come to stakeholders to review, including TMHA. The next steps will be for the respective boards over these agencies to initiate a formal rule writing process. These will be posted and reviewed, as well as public comments, and publishing. So, while still a little way off, we expect that rule revisions are coming.

If you would like additional details on the initial proposed changes, contact info@texasmha.com.


]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:37:30 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/treo-reviewing-all-state-agencies-including-mh-tdhca-and-ihb-of-tdlr 2023’s “Death Star Bill” on Preemption has June Interim Hearing https://texasmha.com/news/2023-s-death-star-bill-on-preemption-has-june-interim-hearing On June 4, the Texas House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight held an interim hearing to review both the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act and the Texas Tort Claims Act.

The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act came into existence in 2023 with the passage of H.B. 2127, which was later labeled the "Death Star Bill" by cities and local government advocates who opposed the legislation.

Arguably, H.B. 2127 was the most significant state preemption law ever enacted in Texas.

Immediately after its passage, several cities challenged the constitutionality of the law. During the past three years, additional legal challenges have been filed by local jurisdictions, while many Texas cities have continued to push back against its implementation.

The litigation has not been limited to cities challenging the law. Lawsuits have also been filed against cities for allegedly failing to comply with and faithfully implement the Act. These cases are currently working their way through the Texas appellate courts.

The June 4 hearing was held to:

"Conduct a full-scale review of local ordinances repealed or modified since the effective date of the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act. Investigate and identify local ordinances that conflict with the Act and determine whether local governments are unlawfully enforcing such ordinances. Review any suits filed to enforce preemption and explore the need for alternative means of enforcement. Identify additional regulatory areas where local governments have sought to supplant the state as the exclusive or primary regulator, directly or indirectly, and make recommendations to help small businesses by reducing regulatory inconsistency."

A major topic of discussion during the hearing was the distinction between express preemption and field preemption.

Express preemption occurs when a state law specifically identifies a subject matter and explicitly prohibits local governments from regulating it. A good example within our industry is the state's express preemption of local permitting requirements related to the transportation and installation of manufactured homes.

One takeaway from the hearing was that express preemption has existed for decades and is generally better understood by courts, regulators, and local governments. As a result, it is often easier to implement and more difficult for a local jurisdiction to ignore or delay compliance while awaiting the outcome of pending litigation.

The downside of express preemption is that it is inherently limited in scope. As new issues arise—or as local governments engage in what some might characterize as "creative compliance"—the Legislature may be required to revisit the issue repeatedly through a continuing game of legislative whack-a-mole.

H.B. 2127 introduced the newer concept of field preemption in Texas. Under this framework, local governments may not regulate within entire fields of law that are governed by certain state statutes. In other words, if the Legislature has occupied a particular field, cities and counties may be prohibited from adopting regulations that conflict with or intrude upon that field.

The central question is what it actually means for a field to be preempted.

As one might expect, the answer can vary significantly depending on one's perspective, with some interpreting field preemption broadly and others taking a much narrower reading.

We have written previously about H.B. 2127, but as a reminder, the law established field preemption in certain areas governed by the following Texas codes: the Agriculture Code, Business & Commerce Code, Finance Code, Insurance Code, Labor Code, Section 229.901 of the Local Government Code, Natural Resources Code, Occupations Code, and Property Code.

Of those, the codes most relevant to the manufactured housing industry are the Occupations Code, Property Code, Finance Code, and Business & Commerce Code.

At the conclusion of last week's hearing, the key question remains: What comes next in providing greater legal clarity regarding the scope of field preemption?

That clarity could come from the courts as pending cases move through the appellate process. Alternatively, the Legislature could revisit the issue in a future session and attempt to further define field preemption in - Death Star 2.0.


]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:24:11 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/2023-s-death-star-bill-on-preemption-has-june-interim-hearing Texas Manufactured Home Shipments Report April 2026 - Market Analysis & Data https://texasmha.com/texas-manufactured-home-shipments-report-market-analysis-data

April Shipments

Manufactured home shipments to Texas retailers moved up 0.3% in April on a seasonally-adjusted basis from the prior month. Year over year, shipments were 3.7% below April of 2025, but were very near 2024’s total. The rate of homes shipped to Texas retailers per production day hit its highest level since July of 2025.

April marked the second month in a row of shipments above the 1,500 level.

The 1,608 total homes shipped for the month landed in the upper half of the prediction interval at 82 homes above the point forecast from last month.

Shipments Singles Multis Total
Total for April: 605 1,003 1,608
Change from March (Raw %): 3.1% 1% 1.8%
Change from March (Raw Units): 18 10 28
Change from March (SA %): 1.3% 0.6% 0.3%
Change from April of 2025 (%): -10.1% 0.6% -3.7%
Change from April of 2025 (Units): -68 6 -62

Monthly Manufacturer Shipments

April Production

Texas manufactured housing plant production moved up in April 1.3% on a seasonally-adjusted basis from the previous month. The total of homes produced was 1,876 and the minimum number of floors was 2,783.

Year over year, total homes were 5.7% below April of 2025, and minimum floors were 3.2% below the previous year.

The production total landed in the upper side of the prediction interval, 32 homes above last month’s point forecast.

Texas production hit its highest throughput yet for the year in April but reduced deliveries to retailers out of state and a reduction in single-section homes sent to Texas retailers kept April’s total below the two years prior.

Texas Plant Production Total Shipped Out of TX Min Floors
Total for April: 1,876 397 2,783
Change from March (Raw %): 0.6% -2.9% 0.7%
Change from March (Raw Units): 11 -12 20
Change from March (SA %): 1.3% NA 0.9%
Change from April of 2025 (%): -5.7% -15.5% -3.2%
Change from April of 2025 (Units): -113 -73 -92

Monthly Manufacturer Shipments

May Outlook

The forecasting models point to May shipments around 1,486 (1,274–1,699) and Texas factory production around 1,718 (1,494–1,942).

The Texas Manufactured Housing Survey (TMHS) signaled a broad increase in run rates for May.

Both forecasts look like coin flips.

Texas Manufactured Home Survey Results

Retail Sales Comparison

The 12-month moving average for shipments peaked in July 2025 for this production expansion cycle and has been moving lower since with the exception of March 2026.

The 12-month moving average for retail sales is currently plotted through January 2026. Late title work will continue to push the most recent months higher, though not to the extent seen in prior years.

Year to Date

Shipments

Shipments for the year are 4% below 2025.

The forecast for 2026 Texas shipments moved up to 17,649 (15,564–20,032).

Shipments Singles Multis Total
Total for 2026 YTD: 2,339 3,549 5,888
Change from 2025 (%): -3.5% -4.3% -4%
Change from 2025 (Units): -85 -159 -244

Production

Texas plant total home production for 2026 is 10.8% below the previous year and the minimum floors built are 9.1% below 2025.

The forecast for 2026 Texas plant production moved up to 20,868 (18,521–23,432).

Texas Plant Production Total Shipped Out of TX Min Floors
Total for 2026 YTD: 6,849 1,503 10,054
Change from 2025 (%): -10.8% -24.4% -9.1%
Change from 2025 (Units): -827 -486 -1,011

Annual Manufacturer Shipments

Annual Totals

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:29:08 GMT https://texasmha.com/texas-manufactured-home-shipments-report-market-analysis-data Manufactured Home Builders Stock Index (MHBI) May 2026 - Performance Analysis https://texasmha.com/manufactured-home-builders-stock-index-mhbi-performance-analysis

The Manufactured Home Builders Index (MHBI) finished May up +1.4%, while the broader ITB residential construction index finished down -3.4%. The residential construction sector fell as a whole while tech stock gains pushed the S&P 500 higher to close up +5.3%. A selloff early in the month gave way to a strong recovery as manufactured home builders released positive earnings results, leaving the MHBI higher on the month despite the broader sector decline.

The MHBI is now down -9.6% on the year, the ITB is down -3.2%, and the S&P 500 is up +11.2%.

Percent change from start of period

Manufactured Home Builders Stock Index (MHBI)

The Manufactured Home Builders Stock Index (MHBI) is a capitalization-weighted index developed by TMHA that includes publicly traded companies whose primary line of business is the construction and sale of manufactured housing.

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)

The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is included for comparison sake to show how the Manufactured Home Builders Stock Index is doing relative to a broad index of the overall residential construction sector. The ITB index includes some of the same manufactured home companies as the MHBI, but the weights within each are very different.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is included as a market benchmark to see how manufactured home builders are doing in comparison to the broader US equity market.

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:40:07 GMT https://texasmha.com/manufactured-home-builders-stock-index-mhbi-performance-analysis Austin City Council Passes Rental Fee Transparency Ordinance - Impacting ATX MHC Owners https://texasmha.com/news/austin-city-council-passes-rental-fee-transparency-ordinance-impacting-atx-mhc-owners May 28, 2026 – Landlords operating five or more rental units or manufactured home lots within the City of Austin, including those who lease lots for manufactured housing, will soon be required to disclose the total fees charged to residents.

Under the ordinance, landlords or their agents must provide prospective tenants with a written disclosure of all applicable fees either when discussing rental rates or before the prospective tenant submits an application, whichever occurs first. The disclosure may be provided electronically and must include an itemized list of all fees that will or could be charged, including mandatory fees, optional fees, and estimates of variable fees.

In addition, any advertisement that states the rental rate must also disclose all recurring fixed mandatory fees.

Violations of the ordinance constitute a criminal misdemeanor. The City is expected to publish a model disclosure form that landlords may choose to use or incorporate into their own disclosure documents.

The ordinance takes effect on October 1, 2026, for owners who rent more than 50 dwelling units, and on January 1, 2027, for owners who rent 50 or fewer dwelling units or manufactured home lot spaces.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:29:18 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/austin-city-council-passes-rental-fee-transparency-ordinance-impacting-atx-mhc-owners Texas Primary Run-Off Results https://texasmha.com/news/texas-primary-run-off-results On May 26, across the state, 37 primary races advanced to runoff elections.

TX U.S. Senate - Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton ran in the high-profile election with more than $135M spent on advertising. Ultimately Attorney General Ken Paxton prevailed, earning 63.8% of the vote, marking the end of Sen. Cornyn’s four-decade career in Texas politics. Paxton will go on to face State Rep. James Talarico in November.

Texas Attorney General

For the Republicans, the runoff was between U.S. Rep. Chip Roy and State Sen. Mayes Middleton, where Sen. Mayes Middleton defeated U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, earning 55.2% of the vote and advancing to November.

The Democratic race for Texas Attorney General was between State Sen. Nathan Johnson and former Galveston Mayor, Joe Jaworski. Sen. Nathan Johnson secured the nomination with 60.5% of the vote.

Texas Lt. Governor

The Democrats had a runoff to see who will face off against incumbent and current Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in November. Former State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez advanced to a Democratic runoff. Rep. Goodwin defeated Velez with 67.8% of the vote to secure the Democratic nomination.

U.S. House

On the congressional side, Republicans settled several open-seat contests. Trump-endorsed Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz won the Republican runoff in the redrawn 35th Congressional District, defeating state Rep. John Lujan with 58% of the vote, setting up a competitive November race against Democrat Johnny Garcia. In two other open seats, Tom Sell won the Republican nomination in the 19th Congressional District covering West Texas from Lubbock to Abilene, while Jon Bonck secured the GOP nomination in the 38th Congressional District in the Houston area.

Democrats also settled several congressional contests shaped by last year's Republican redistricting. Rep. Christian Menefee defeated longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in the Democratic runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District, ending the career of one of the delegation's most senior members. In Dallas, former congressman Colin Allred won the Democratic nomination for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Julie Johnson with about 55% of the vote. The race emerged after Republican redistricting reshaped North Texas congressional maps, pushing Johnson into a district where she faced her own predecessor. In the redrawn 35th Congressional District in San Antonio, Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Democratic runoff, advancing to face Trump-endorsed Republican Carlos De La Cruz in what is expected to be one of the more competitive November matchups in the state.

Quick Summary for Texas House and Senate:

TEXAS SENATE

SD 19 (R)

52.5% Marcus Cardenas WINNER

47.5% Robert Marks, Jr.

TEXAS HOUSE

HD 37: (D)

63% Ozzy Ochoa WINNER

37% Esmerelda Cantu-Castle

HD 41: (R)

36% Sergio Sanchez

64% Gary Groves WINNER

D 41: (D)

45% Seby Haddad

55% Julio Salinas WINNER

HD 49: (D)

41% Kathie Tovo

59% Montserrat Garibay WINNER

HD 100: (D)

84% Venton Jones (incumbent) WINNER

16% Amanda Richardson

HD 125: (D) 

81% Adrian Reyna WINNER

19% Michelle Vela

HD 126: (R)

32% Kelly Peterson

68% Stan Stanart WINNER

HD 131: (D)

40% Lawrence Allen Jr.

60% Staci Childs WINNER

HD 149: (D)

40% Hubert Vo (incumbent)

60% Darlene Breaux WINNER


]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:28:47 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/texas-primary-run-off-results TMHA Sponsoring Texas Municipal League Annual Conference & HUD-Code Home Display https://texasmha.com/news/tmha-sponsoring-texas-municipal-league-annual-conference-hud-code-home-display For the first time ever, TMHA will sponsor and showcase a HUD-code manufactured home at the Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference this November in San Antonio. TML’s three-day Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of local government officials in Texas and typically draws several thousand attendees from cities across the state. Reported attendance has ranged from approximately 3,000 – 4,500 attendees, delegates, and exhibitors.

Champion Homes will be bringing a home for display as part of our industry’s continued efforts to directly engage and educate Texas city leaders, planners, attorneys, staff, and policy makers.

With S.B. 785 becoming law, TMHA is actively working to help local officials better understand modern manufactured housing and encourage greater inclusion of HUD-code homes within Texas city zoning and housing policies. We believe firsthand exposure to today’s homes is one of the best ways to change perceptions and continue opening doors for manufactured housing across Texas.

We appreciate Champion Home's partnership and support in helping make this historic opportunity possible.

More information and conference details will be shared as we get closer to the event.


]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 17:41:40 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/tmha-sponsoring-texas-municipal-league-annual-conference-hud-code-home-display Summary of the TDLR IHB May 14 Code Council Meeting – Increased Enforcement and Compliance Efforts https://texasmha.com/news/summary-of-the-tdlr-ihb-may-14-code-council-meeting-increased-enforcement-and-compliance-efforts The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Industrialized Building Code Council, the Texas governmental body overseeing commercial and residential modular construction, met on May 14. Several general staff reports were presented for those interested in program data trends. 

However, what TMHA specifically wanted to bring to the attention of all residential modular builders was the meeting’s significant focus on intensified compliance and enforcement efforts within the Industrialized Housing and Buildings (IHB) program. Staff reported that roughly one-third of active manufacturers are either not submitting required monthly decal and certification reports or are submitting them late. 

Here is the link to monthly reporting form. 

Additionally, staff explained that following the industrialized housing code cycle changes that took effect in July 2024, manufacturers were required to submit updated compliance control manuals reflecting the new code requirements. The council had previously granted manufacturers an extended deadline until February 1, 2026, to submit those revised manuals; however, staff reported that 14 manufacturers still had not submitted them as of the end of March 2026.

Chrissy Cooper stated that TDLR/IHB intends to begin filing complaints against manufacturers that fail to comply with these requirements. Cooper also noted that council members and staff discussed stronger enforcement measures, including formal complaints against noncompliant manufacturers and the potential withholding of decals or labels from companies that continue to fail to comply.

A TDLR workgroup has also been actively developing recommendations to improve monitoring, auditing, escalation procedures, and enforcement coordination.

The clear takeaway for our industry from this meeting is that enforcement efforts are increasing and will likely continue to intensify. TMHA strongly encourages all modular home builders to ensure their monthly reports are being timely submitted to TDLR and to verify that all required 2021 compliance manuals have been submitted and are current.


]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 21:01:42 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/summary-of-the-tdlr-ihb-may-14-code-council-meeting-increased-enforcement-and-compliance-efforts Texas Manufactured Housing Market Report March 2026 - Sales Data & Analysis https://texasmha.com/texas-manufactured-housing-market-report-sales-data-analysis

March

Early Look

New manufactured home sales for March 2026 titled to date are so far down a seasonally-adjusted 4.4% from the previous month but are running 14.6% above March of 2025 as the titling shift that has been underway since August of 2025 continues to inflate year-over-year numbers. Some home sales that would have previously been titled with an earlier purchase contract date a year ago are now getting titled with a later date of when the change in ownership ultimately occurred.

Until we get through the summer of 2026, year-over-year numbers should remain high, especially for the early look.

As you can see in the plot below the early March sales counts are running above the previous year due to the titling cadence change. The shift will add noise to the seasonal-adjustments, but they’re still one of our best gauges on the health of the retail market.

Solid lines represent months for which the on-time titling window has closed. Dashed lines are preliminary months for which titles are still being counted toward the reported total.

The comparisons in the table below are based on where the previous month’s numbers were when originally reported on one month ago.

New Sales Singles Multis Total
Total for March: 464 745 1,209
Change from February (Raw %): 29.6% 28.4% 28.9%
Change from February (Raw Units): 106 165 271
Change from February (SA %): 1% -8.3% -4.4%
Change from March of 2025 (%): 5% 21.5% 14.6%
Change from March of 2025 (Units): 22 132 154

TMHA Member’s Retailer Annual Sales Totals Report

February

Titled on Time

New home sales for February titled to date were up a seasonally adjusted 1.8% from the previous month and are up 7.1% on the raw total from February of 2025.

The seasonally-adjusted December total was a series record for the data we’ve been tracking since 2012, as the cadence shift concentrated sales that would previously have been revised into earlier months of 2025 into December instead. January pulled back sharply from that record, but February posted a modest seasonally-adjusted recovery.

Monthly retail sales titled to date. Previous months revised up with additional titles issued.

While the plot above contains revised totals for previous months the comparisons in the table below are based on where the previous month’s numbers were when released one month ago.

New Sales Singles Multis Total
Total for February: 405 653 1,058
Change from January (Raw %): 8.3% 18.1% 14.1%
Change from January (Raw Units): 31 100 131
Change from January (SA %): 0.1% 3.5% 1.8%
Change from February of 2025 (%): -1.2% 13% 7.1%
Change from February of 2025 (Units): -5 75 70

TMHA Member’s Retailer Monthly Sales Totals Report

Annual Totals

New home sales in 2026 are showing a 16% gain year-over-year through February compared to the same point in 2025.

Multi-section sales are up 25.1% year-over-year while single-section sales are up 3.8%.

As noted above, the titling phase shift continues to inflate 2026 year-over-year comparisons, particularly early in the year when the prior-year base is least affected by the shift.

New Sales Singles Multis Total
Total for 2026 titled to date: 1,464 2,359 3,823
Change from 2025 (%): 3.8% 25.1% 16%
Change from 2025 (Units): 53 473 526

TMHA Member’s Retailer Annual Sales Totals Report

New Home Characteristics

The shift in title cadence has really pulled down the median age of multi-section homes to the shortest amount of days in our records, yet the same dynamic hasn’t carried over to single-section homes, whose median age remains near its 2023 peak.

Median age of new manufactured homes at retail sale by section type
New Home Characteristics for 2026 Singles Multis Total
Median Age of Home (Days): 123 49 72
Median Square Footage: 1,080 1,736 1,475

New Home Placement Locations

Here are the breakdowns in year-over-year changes for the top 10 counties in new home placements across home section types.

Midland at number four leads the top 10 in year-over-year growth at +32.5%, followed by Montgomery at number three up 15% and Brazoria at number nine up 13.5%. Ector and Smith are the only two counties in the top 10 showing year-over-year declines.

TMHA Member’s Total Annual Retail Sales per County Report

Shipment Comparison

The last third of 2025 was mostly a period of aggregate inventory buildup, although the robust retail sales of December did pull shipments less sales into negative territory for that month. The shallowness of the three months of inventory contraction in 2025 will be a headwind for shipments in 2026.

Monthly difference between manufactured home shipments and retail sales in Texas

Moving Averages

The 12-month moving average for shipments peaked in July of 2025 for this last production expansion cycle and had been moving lower until March 2026.

The 12-month moving average for retail sales is currently plotted through January 2026. Until that retail sales line starts moving up, shipments will continue to face headwinds.

THMA Public Shipment Report

Used Homes

The used home retail sales data is noisy as it includes commercial purchases of park-owned homes after a manufactured home property is sold to a new buyer, but there was a clear downward trend in total transactions in the higher interest rate environment from 2022 through 2024 and have been roughly flat since.

Used Sales Singles Multis Total
Total for 2026 titled to date: 487 290 777
Change from 2025 (%): 9.7% 56.8% 23.5%
Change from 2025 (Units): 43 105 148

Revised Monthly Totals

Because titles continue to come in for past sales months, here are the prior 12 months and what their current sales totals are at this report release.

New Sales Month Singles Multis Total (YoY%)
January 2026 374 553 927 7.9
December 2025 517 744 1,261 13.6
November 2025 412 705 1,117 -9.5
October 2025 504 813 1,317 -3.7
September 2025 514 756 1,270 -1.8
August 2025 530 935 1,465 0.1
July 2025 541 775 1,316 2.1
June 2025 502 636 1,138 -14.9
May 2025 589 785 1,374 -3.2
April 2025 608 862 1,470 -6.5
March 2025 630 920 1,550 2.9
February 2025 487 690 1,177 -4.0
Used Sales Month Singles Multis Total (YoY%)
January 2026 137 67 204 2.0
December 2025 184 115 299 -20.1
November 2025 150 86 236 0.9
October 2025 243 110 353 -1.1
September 2025 156 94 250 -4.2
August 2025 177 93 270 -11.2
July 2025 197 94 291 15.0
June 2025 173 93 266 20.9
May 2025 191 93 284 -13.4
April 2025 248 88 336 15.5
March 2025 444 102 546 69.0
February 2025 151 81 232 -12.8
]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 16:29:18 GMT https://texasmha.com/texas-manufactured-housing-market-report-sales-data-analysis Texas Manufactured Home Prices 2025 - Average Sales Price Analysis & Trends https://texasmha.com/texas-manufactured-home-prices-average-sales-price-analysis-trends

Manufactured Home Average Selling Prices - December 2025

Multi-section Homes

The average sales price for multi-section homes in the South Census Region was $160,700 in December 2025, down 2.7% from November. The December 2025 value was up 8.4% from December of 2024 nominally and up 5.5% after adjusting for inflation.*

Nominal average prices for multi-section homes stepped up beginning in July 2025, reaching a peak of $169,400 in September before pulling back to $160,700 in December. Inflation-adjusted prices remain below 2022 levels throughout the period.

Multi-Section Manufactured Home Average Sales Price (South Census - Nominal)

This chart is built off of the US Census Bureau’s Manufactured Housing Survey (MHS) Tables

Multi-Section Manufactured Home Average Sales Price (South Census - Real)

This chart is built off of the US Census Bureau’s Manufactured Housing Survey (MHS) Tables. Price values have been inflation adjusted to January 2022 dollars. The October CPI-U value was not published due to a government appropriations lapse and has been linearly interpolated from the September and November values.

Single-section Homes

The average sales price for single-section homes in the South Census Region was $86,900 in December 2025, up 0.5% from November. The December 2025 value was up 3.1% from December of 2024 nominally and up 0.4% after adjusting for inflation.*

For single-section homes nominal prices have held in a relatively narrow range over the last three years. Inflation-adjusted, December 2025 came in roughly in line with December 2024 and above the December 2023 trough, though all three years remain below December 2022 in real terms.

Single-Section Manufactured Home Average Sales Price (South Census - Nominal)

This chart is built off of the US Census Bureau’s Manufactured Housing Survey (MHS) Tables

Single-Section Manufactured Home Average Sales Price (South Census - Real)

This chart is built off of the US Census Bureau’s Manufactured Housing Survey (MHS) Tables. Price values have been inflation adjusted to January 2022 dollars. The October CPI-U value was not published due to a government appropriations lapse and has been linearly interpolated from the September and November values.

Average Retail Selling Prices with TMHA Forecasts

Using a regression model based on the most recent April 2026 Producer Price Index for manufactured housing data, the forecasted average multi-section sales price is estimated at $158,500 (+/- $9,300) for multi-sections and $86,700 (+/- $6,300) for single-section homes*.

Manufactured Home Average Sales Price Forecasts

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The PPI is not a perfect predictor for the Census’ Manufactured Housing Survey average price results, but it does account for over 90% of the variability when used in a regression model as the explanatory variable.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 15:40:54 GMT https://texasmha.com/texas-manufactured-home-prices-average-sales-price-analysis-trends "Mobile Homes for Sale" Google Search Trends Texas April 2026 - Market Demand Analysis https://texasmha.com/mobile-homes-for-sale-google-search-trends-texas-market-demand-analysis

Google Search Interest: “Mobile Homes for Sale” in Texas

Texans search interest in “mobile homes for sale” moved up a seasonally-adjusted 4.1% in April from the previous month, continuing the recovery from the February series low. The April 2026 value was 13.1% above April of 2025.

Google searches for “mobile homes for sale” in the state of Texas tend to peak in January, slow down through the spring, and then hit a second peak in July before declining through the end of the year.

Note: This chart is built from Google Trends data for the search term “mobile homes for sale”

Comparison with Site-Built Homes

In the past we noted that there had been a steady decline in search volume for “mobile homes for sale” from the March 2021 peak, and that a similar decline had occurred with the broader “homes for sale” search term. The seasonally-adjusted data in the plots below shows that while Texans searching for “homes for sale” did indeed decline from 2022 through 2023, it appears to have stabilized in 2024 while searches for “mobile homes” fell further. After recovering for some period, searches for “mobile homes for sale” peaked again in November of 2025 and then fell to a new series low in February of 2026. March and April both posted gains, with April reaching the highest reading since January. Searches for “homes for sale” held near March levels in April, largely stable after the improvement seen from late 2025.

It appears that Texans are searching for homes in general less than they were in the lower mortgage interest rate environment before 2022 and given that manufactured housing can save purchasers more than half on price per square foot, perhaps they should add “manufactured” to the front of those Google searches.

Seasonally adjusted search trends comparison

Note: The data series for each of the search terms are pulled separately and the search interest values reference the relative traffic to the search term itself over time. The overall search volume for “mobile homes for sale” is not as high as the broader “homes for sale” query.

Notes

“Mobile Homes For Sale” Search Term Selection

The google trends data is pulled for the search term “mobile homes for sale” because the volume of search data for that term is 10 times higher than the volume of searches for “manufactured homes for sale.” In Texas any home with a HUD-Code label on it is legally a manufactured home, and any home built in a factory prior to the introduction of the HUD-Code in 1976 is a mobile home. Despite the legal definition google search data suggests that consumers tend to characterize modern manufactured homes as mobile homes.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 15:33:17 GMT https://texasmha.com/mobile-homes-for-sale-google-search-trends-texas-market-demand-analysis Manufactured Home Producer Price Index April 2026 - Wholesale Pricing Trends https://texasmha.com/manufactured-home-producer-price-index-wholesale-pricing-trends

Manufactured Home (PPI)

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for manufactured housing rose 0.7% in April from the previous month.

The PPI is a national index for producer pricing and is currently up 2.1% above the April of 2025 value.

Wholesale prices have moved slightly above where they ended 2025 but remain below the 2022 peak.

This chart is built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index by Industry: Manufactured home, mobile home, manufacturing, not seasonally adjusted (PCU321991321991)

Inputs to Residential Construction Goods (PPI)

On the costs of materials to manufacturers the PPI for input goods to residential construction rose 1.2% in April from the previous month. The year-over-year change for April was 6.1% above 2025.

Building materials continue to reach new all-time highs.

The Inputs to Residential Construction Goods PPI is not a perfect proxy for manufactured home builders materials costs as it includes ready-mix concrete prices and does not include the steel used for chassis assembly, nor does it weigh transportation costs as heavily as they would be in a manufactured home index, but it does tend to move directionally in line with what Texas manufactured housing builders report on their costs of materials in the Texas Manufactured Housing Survey.

This chart is built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index by Commodity: Inputs to residential construction, goods, not seasonally adjusted (WPUIP2311001)

Prices Received for Finished Manufactured Homes (TMHS)

The regional Texas Manufactured Housing Survey (TMHS) results had prices received for finished homes remaining positive in April, though the index moderated to 47 from the near-unanimous March reading of 98.

TMHA members can view all of the indices on the TMHS report page.

Average Retail Selling Prices with TMHA Forecasts (MHS)

Using the MH PPI in a regression model to predict average selling prices in the South Census region puts the average sales price in April 2026 at $158,500 (+/- $9,300) for multi-section homes and $86,700 (+/- $6,300) for single-section homes*.

*The PPI is not a perfect predictor for the Census’ Manufactured Housing Survey average price results, but it does account for over 90% of the variability when used in a regression model as the explanatory variable.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 15:26:42 GMT https://texasmha.com/manufactured-home-producer-price-index-wholesale-pricing-trends Texas Sales Tax Treatment & Resale Certificate Options – HUD-Code, Modular, Oilfield, “No-Code,” and Data Center Housing https://texasmha.com/news/texas-sales-tax-treatment-resale-certificate-options-hud-code-modular-oil-field-no-code-and-data-center-housing Several years ago, the Texas manufactured housing industry experienced a major increase in production and sales tied to oilfield housing demand. With energy prices increasing again, that market is returning. At the same time, another major demand driver has emerged — temporary housing and office units for the large construction labor forces building data centers throughout Texas.

We continue receiving frequent questions on this topic, and some of our older guidance articles are again seeing increased traffic. For additional background, see the prior TMHA Member Guide:

Sales Tax and Business Decisions when Using Manufactured Housing in Oilfields

This is a brief refresher and quick reference guide on Texas sales tax treatment for HUD-code manufactured homes, residential modular (“industrialized”) housing, oilfield housing, and “no-code” temporary units.

Quick Summary of Applicable Texas Sales Tax Treatment

  • HUD-Code manufactured homes – 3.25% of invoice

Generally subject to the manufactured housing tax under Chapter 158 of the Texas Tax Code, which results in an effective 3.25% tax rate based on the factory invoice or sales price, excluding separately stated shipping, freight, or delivery charges.

  • Residential modular (“industrialized”) housing – 3.25% of invoice

Residential industrialized housing generally receives similar Chapter 158 tax treatment as HUD-code manufactured housing, resulting in an effective 3.25% tax rate.

  • “No-code” units used outside the oilfield (such as temporary data center labor housing) – up to 8.25% of sales price

No-code units are generally treated as “tangible personal property” (“TPP”) for Texas sales tax purposes and are generally subject to 6.25% state sales tax, plus up to an additional 2% in local sales tax, for a possible combined rate of 8.25%.

  • “No-code” units used in oil field operations and classified as Oilfield Portable Units (“OPUs”) - up to 8.25% of sales price

OPUs are generally subject to 6.25% state sales tax, plus up to an additional 2% in local sales tax, for a possible combined rate of 8.25%. See Texas Tax Code definitions relating to OPUs.

  • HUD-Code manufactured homes or modular/industrialized housing used for oilfield housing

There has historically been ambiguity regarding whether HUD-code manufactured homes or modular housing used in oil field applications may be treated as OPUs. The conservative compliance approach has often been to assume OPU treatment applies, resulting in 6.25% state sales tax plus up to an additional 2% local sales tax. 

However, these units should not also be subject to an additional 3.25% Chapter 158 manufactured housing tax on top of the OPU treatment.

Resale Certificate / “Pass-Through” Treatment (Optional)

“No-code” TPP units and OPUs are generally eligible for resale certificate treatment when sold to a buyer who will either:

  1. Resell the units; or
  2. Lease the units in the ordinary course of business.

Under this structure, the manufacturer may sell the units tax-free to the buyer if the buyer provides a valid Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate and agrees to collect and remit applicable sales tax later “downstream” from the end customer or tenant.

For both TPP units and OPUs, the downstream tax rate is generally 6.25% state sales tax plus up to 2% local sales tax.

To utilize this option, manufacturers should ensure:

  • The arrangement is clearly addressed in the purchase contract; and
  • The buyer properly executes the Texas Comptroller’s resale certificate form.

Texas Comptroller resale certificate form: Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate (Form 01-339)

HUD-code manufactured homes and residential industrialized housing generally do not qualify for the same resale certificate/pass-through treatment commonly utilized for TPP or OPU transactions because Chapter 158 manufactured housing tax treatment operates differently than ordinary Chapter 151 TPP taxation.

Quick Summary – Resale Certificate Eligibility (Optional)

NOTE: The following is generally how the tax treatment will apply in the context of temporary workforce housing, but there might be some special circumstances for inventory or dealer transfers.

  • No-code / TPP units: Yes
  • OPUs: Yes
  • HUD-Code manufactured homes: No
  • Residential modular / industrialized housing: No

Other Considerations

When evaluating temporary housing projects — including data center labor housing — there can be meaningful advantages to utilizing HUD-code manufactured housing.

Advantages

  • Built to a recognized federal construction and safety code

HUD-code homes are constructed to a nationally recognized federal construction and safety standard and may have stronger long-term resale or repurposing value once the temporary housing need has ended.

  • Lower effective sales tax rate

HUD-code homes generally qualify for the lower effective 3.25% Chapter 158 manufactured housing tax treatment.

Limitations

  • Limited resale certificate/pass-through flexibility

Unlike TPP units or OPUs, HUD-code homes generally do not qualify for the same resale certificate/pass-through structures commonly used in TPP transactions, which means the 3.25% sales tax must be paid at the initial purchase and remitted by the manufacturer.

  • HUD-code design limitations

Even under the newer multifamily HUD-code provisions, certain design requirements remain. The most common practical design constraints are generally related to minimum living area concepts (around 150 square feet) and the requirement for a food preparation area.

There may still be some design flexibility available. In many configurations, the living area and food preparation area can overlap or share portions of the same space. The food preparation area generally requires space and utility connections for a small cooktop or stove, a sink, limited work/prep space, and small cabinetry/shelves.

Important Disclaimer

Because Texas sales tax treatment can vary depending on unit design, installation method, end use, lease structure, and evolving Comptroller interpretations, companies should consult their own tax counsel or accounting professionals regarding specific transactions and business structures.


]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 21:29:21 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/texas-sales-tax-treatment-resale-certificate-options-hud-code-modular-oil-field-no-code-and-data-center-housing A Door is Opening for Manufactured Housing Across Texas https://texasmha.com/news/a-door-is-opening-for-manufactured-housing-across-texas The Texas Legislature has passed the most significant expansion of manufactured housing rights in decades. Senate Bill 785, which TMHA supported and takes effect September 1, 2026, will require most Texas cities with zoning regulations to permit new HUD-code manufactured homes as a by-right use in at least one residential zoning district. An estimated one third of Texas' 1,200+ cities need to update their zoning codes to comply with the new law.

As cities learn about the new legal mandate, some will begin to review and write new ordinances to change their zoning maps to comply with the law.

Others might not become aware until the language of SB 785 is presented to them.

Passage of SB 785 was a major state-level legislative victory and finally fulfilled the key legislative priority that TMHA has advocated for decades. But the state-level law was just the start, the outcome depends on how cities choose to implement the law. That's where manufactured housing needs your help.

SB 785 Resource Center

Get the quick summary, key dates, FAQ, official bill text, and third-party coverage all in one place.

Visit the Resource Center

What You Can Do

Manufactured housing professionals have a unique opportunity before September 2026 to advocate for the allowance of new manufactured homes in the areas of a city that make sense, and where they were previously banned. But it will be on you, within your local communities, to seek out, engage, and advocate for more manufactured housing.

Between now and September 2026, we're asking TMHA members to:

  • Know your cities. Identify which municipalities in your market do not currently have a by-right zoning district on their map.
  • Check for exemptions. Does the city lack any industrial or commercial zoning? Or are all residential lots in the city subject to pre-existing deed restrictions against MH? These carve-outs are narrow, but you should verify if they apply.
  • Reach out to staff. Introduce yourself as a trusted resource to planning staff and council members for all things manufactured housing and offer to work with them on SB 785 compliance.
  • Bring the map. Get a copy of the city's zoning map and flag candidate districts that make sense to be zoned by-right under the new law.
  • Host an open house. Invite staff and council to tour a new HUD-code home on your lot or community. SB 785's success was significantly helped by getting policymakers inside new manufactured homes.
  • Speak up at council and planning meetings. Short talking points at a hearing can influence a vote, but if they hear nothing from you, they will likely do the minimum to meet the requirement.
  • Find friends. Employers, realtors, bankers, developers, and community leaders all understand the need for new attainable housing units. Ask them to join you in requesting this wider expansion of property owner rights.
  • Report back to TMHA. Let us know what you're hearing in your markets, and we'll help support you. We'll collect and distribute what is and what is not working to move the ball.

Be Reasonable

You know your local market better than anyone. This is your opportunity to start a constructive conversation about where specific models of our homes fit within the city where you live, work, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your neighbors. City officials will not respond well to being told the state is forcing them to do this, and they have no choice.

They do have a choice, and that is to decide exactly where they deem manufactured housing to be appropriate. It is our job as an industry to show them the quality of the homes we can provide at prices that make them attainable for the police officers, teachers, nurses, firefighters, and city employees that need homes in those cities. And unlike in the past, the decision about where a city deems manufactured housing appropriate can no longer be - nowhere. It must have a place on the zoning map designating a real area of land.

We Won't Always Win

Traditionally our industry has had to react to increased restrictions on where manufactured homes can be placed within cities, and while TMHA members have done a tremendous job of organizing and engaging in the process to fight those restrictions in places like Huntsville, Odessa, and Bryan, the votes haven't always gone our way.

Those negative perceptions against manufactured homes haven't magically disappeared, and you will run into cities who push for creative compliance. If a city puts forth a proposed map that includes no suitable lots for the placement of new manufactured homes you should provide public comment to staff, council, and the city attorney that they are violating the legislative intent of SB 785. If they move forward and adopt a map that does not allow for the placement of any new manufactured homes, TMHA needs to know this.

With your help we can identify and collect a list of cities that are doing it right and those that are doing it wrong.

It's a Long Game

An additional opportunity that SB 785 provides for manufactured housing professionals is that any city that did not previously have a by-right zoning district on the map will have to enact one to comply with the law. Once the new zoning district exists, every property owner gains the right to request that designation for their land.

TMHA encourages retailers to advertise this right in their markets and to consider utilizing it on properties they might own. Previously, a protest petition could push a required super majority vote to pass a zoning change, HB 24, which TMHA also supported and which passed in 2025, removed that requirement when the proposed zoning change increases housing and a simple majority vote from council is all that is needed regardless of adjacent property protest.

Another option available to retailers and developers even before September 2026 is to exercise the current Sec.1201.008(e), Occupations Code, replacement right of any owner of a property with an existing manufactured or mobile home on it within a city. These redevelopment instances could highlight exactly what a manufactured home zoning expansion could help unlock.

Stay Positive

We must not squander this opportunity by being antagonistic or by placing homes that are not a good fit. We must be thoughtful, honest, and reasonable.

We need success stories where all parties agree that the right homes have been put in the right locations, and as these projects become reality across Texas, acceptance of our homes will spread.

We have pride in what we build; our buyers have pride in the homes they choose to live in; it's time we share this pride and bring more housing to Texans.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:37:13 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/a-door-is-opening-for-manufactured-housing-across-texas S.B. 38 – Extensive Eviction Law Reform and New Rules for Court https://texasmha.com/news/s-b-38-extensive-eviction-law-reform-and-new-rules-for-court Recall, that the 2025 Legislative Session had several bills pass making significant legal changes in the body of laws governing the landlord/tenant relationship and evictions.

TMHA previously posted about the new laws and the coming changes back in June and began our overhaul processes this fall to prepare for all the changes that are here now. 

Several of the new laws, the most significant being S.B. 38, just went into effect on January 1, 2026. These bills were championed and advocated for by the various residential real estate industries involved in leasing, such as the Texas Apartment Association, Texas Realtors Association, Texas Association of Campground Owners, National Rental Home Council, Texas Land and Title Association, Texas Association of Builders, and TMHA to name a few.

From a summary level, S.B. 38 made the following significant changes:

  • New Pre-filing/suit Notice Requirements and Delivery Options
  • Concurrent Notice Clocks
  • Statewide filing, citation, and eviction procedures/rules; no more local one-offs
  • Off-duty police service and eviction writ of possession enforcement options
  • Tenants MUST pay rent during appeals
  • More defined and ridged timetables – citation, filing, judgements, appeals, executing writs
  • Expedited/much faster evictions (called Summary Disposition) for squatters (only)

Also, as a result of S.B. 38, the Texas Supreme Court issued new Rules of Civil Procedure and underwent a complete overhaul of the court rules and procedures for all evictions in Texas. 

But this summary barely scratches the surface. So dive into TMHA’s updated comprehensive Eviction Member Guide, which will take you through all the changes in detail.

The Eviction Member Guide also contains links within the guide to all new TMHA Notice(s) forms that are now required in 2026.


]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:46:53 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/s-b-38-extensive-eviction-law-reform-and-new-rules-for-court New 2026 HPML Thresholds https://texasmha.com/news/new-2026-hpml-thresholds The OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and CFPB have published [90 FR 58141] a final rule amending, respectively, the 12 CFR Part 34, 12 CFR Part 226, and 12 CFR Part 1026 special appraisal requirements for "higher-risk mortgages," known as "higher-priced mortgage loans" or "HPMLs" in their regulations.

A December 2023 rulemaking exempted transactions of $25,000 or less from those special appraisal requirements. The rulemaking also required that the $25,000 threshold be adjusted annually for inflation.

Under the final rule the exemption threshold will increase from $33,500 to $34,200, effective January 1, 2026.

The threshold amount will be effective January 1, 2026, and is based on the 2.1 percent annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, known as CPI-W.


]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:45:16 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/new-2026-hpml-thresholds New Consumer Disclosure and SO Application Forms; New TX Regs https://texasmha.com/news/new-consumer-disclosure-and-so-application-forms-new-tx-regs Change is in the air. This post addresses several of the recent form and regulation changes for licensees in the manufactured housing (MH) industry of Texas. Make sure your processes have been updated to use the most recent versions of the forms.

New Consumer Disclosure Form: The MH Division of TDHCA has modified the Consumer Disclosure form that must be given before a MH retail sale in Texas. The new form adds an additional paragraph about the process to convert a personal property MH to real property, assuming the same person owns both the home and the land.

This form change dovetails with the recent changes of the new law that went into effect on September 1, 2025 to implement S.B. 1341, which was advocated for by your TMHA Lobby Team.

The Consumer Notice still must be provided before both a credit and cash sale. But what the law changed was the previous requirement that the Consumer Notice had to be given and then the consumer had to wait 24-hours before proceeding to the next steps of the sales process.

New Statement of Ownership Form – The MH Division recently completed its required board approved form revision for the Statement of Ownership Application. The changes were necessary to implement a new law, S.B. 1940, that allows an easier and expedited home title transfer for a personal property MH to a “beneficiary designation” following the death of the owner. The Statement of Ownership Application changed in Block 5 by adding a paragraph and check box if an owner wants to designate a beneficiary. In addition to the check-box on the Statement of Ownership Application, an owner would also need to fill out an Affidavit of Fact Beneficiary Designation.

And finally, a modification of the Administrative Regulations was approved by the MH Division Board on November 10, 2025. The final rule will soon be added to the Rules (after it is posted in the Texas Register). The rule revision aligns the regulations with the current practice, and in conjunction with the recent MH Division Announcement – “Clarification of Filing Deadlines.” 

When filling out Block 4d on the Statement of Ownership Application that asks for the, “date of sale, transfer or ownership change,” the department announced in early fall of 2025 that they interpret that to mean, “date of transfer, ownership change, or the date the full purchase price has been paid or funded by or on behalf of the buyer, or the delivery date, whichever is later.” 

The recent rule change is to further mirror with this interpretation that would dictate that a date could be added in the future when the later of “fully funded or delivery” has occurred.

Often these dates are not known at the time when the rest of the Statement of Ownership is filled out initially with the consumer. But in order to comply with the department’s interpretation, as well as providing a date in the future that better tracks when the final and completed Statement of Ownership Application will be submitted (to submit the Application within the state law mandated 60-day window), this date mostly likely will need to be left blank when initially filling out the Application. The new rule change aligns with this practice by specifically allowing in: 80.32(n) the following (the new language is in bold):

Notwithstanding the date of sale, transfer, or ownership change or the date of installation on the application for a Statement of Ownership, a retailer may not request or accept any document that is executed in blank or allow any alteration to a completed document without the consumer’s initialing and dating such changes to indicate agreement to them. Where information is not available, a statement of that fact (e.g., TBD – to be determined, not available, N/A, not applicable, or the like) may be entered in the blank. A consumer must be provided with copies of all documents they execute.

Until such time when the Texas Legislative Session reconvenes so that the law could be further clarified, the series of interim steps should provide the flexibility to alleviate most of the timing submission issues.


]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:36:44 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/new-consumer-disclosure-and-so-application-forms-new-tx-regs Industry in the News https://texasmha.com/news/featured/industry-in-the-news November 12, 2025

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]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:18:37 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/featured/industry-in-the-news New Anchoring Standards Coming for Alternative Foundation Systems Nov 3rd https://texasmha.com/news/new-anchoring-standards-coming-for-alternative-foundation-systems-nov-3rd Most in the industry have seen the emails and joint letters from the three major foundation design companies (Minute Man, Oliver Technologies, and Tie Down Engineering) announcing the implementation of vertical anchors in Wind Zone 1 for Alternative Foundation System installations.

The industry is currently transitioning to the new system, with full adoption of the new anchoring coming after the grace period ends on November 3rd.

After November 3rd, Texas installers who opt for the “Alternative Foundation System” (commonly called the “pan-system”) will be required to install the new vertical anchors in accordance with the installation instructions provided by the foundation design companies that are incorporated by reference by the manufacturers.

These changes only impact “pan-system” installation, meaning standard block and tie downs with traditional anchors per the factory installation instructions and in accordance with HUD installation guides have not changed. Used homes still have the option of factory installation guides or the State Generic Standards in Texas regulations.

For pan-systems, the foundation design companies have all decided with the new vertical anchors in WZ I homes to exceed the minimum standards as an industry-wide improved practice.

Over the next month there will be additional information and education provided by our suppliers, as well as an expert speaker during TMHA’s Convention. The major foundation systems companies and their suppliers will be at our convention as well, and we expect this to be discussed during the TMHA board meeting.


]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:53:18 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/new-anchoring-standards-coming-for-alternative-foundation-systems-nov-3rd Clarification of Statement of Ownership Filing Timelines to Avoid Violations https://texasmha.com/news/clarification-of-statement-of-ownership-filing-timelines-to-avoid-violations We hope everyone has seen the MH Division of TDHCA’s recent announcement providing clarification on how to fill out block 4(d) at the bottom of page one for the Statement of Ownership Application.

Just in case, TMHA is notifying our full contact list of this recent development.

We had previously posted about the division’s step-up in enforcement on title and installation reports being filed beyond the state law mandate of 60 and 7 days, respectfully.

(Recall, this originates from a law change in 2007 that extended the Statement of Ownership submission timeline from 30-days to 60-days and authorized a late fee)

Since the division increased its enforcement tracking in May, many Notices of Violations have been sent to licensees for applications that were submitted to the department timestamped received that where longer than 60-days from the date indicated on block 4(d) of the application.

Many in the industry associated the “date of sale” on the Statement of Ownership Application to the date the consumer executed their retail purchase contract. Historically, this is/was a common practice to match these two dates. However, with the enforcement changes, using that date is problematic due to any number of factors that can extend a timeline beyond two months from purchase contract execution and handing the keys of a home to a buyer.

Also, remember that since the industry moved beyond the common use of Retail Installment Contracts in the selling process to a direct lending model (due to the federal law changes in the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010), the timing trigger for the 3-day Right of Rescission is not the date on the state promulgated Statement of Ownership Application, but rather 3-days after the date the sales purchase contract is signed for a cash sale, or 3-days after the buyer/borrower signs the “binding note, security agreement or other financing credit contract.” (See: Sec. 1201.1521, Occupations Code)

The department made a clarification and formal department interpretation announcement that the date that should be used on the Statement of Ownership Application should be the:

“date of transfer, ownership change, or the date the full purchase price has been paid or funded by or on behalf of the buyer, or the delivery date, whichever is later.”

The delivery date should be understood to mean the date of final completed installation.

We anticipate proposed rule changes as well at that time to reflect recent legislation that went into effect on September 1, 2025, and an exception in current rules on filing forms with blank spaces to account for the future date of final funding or final installation, whichever is later.

We will, of course, keep members abreast of all changes and those effective dates.

Lastly, TMHA has also added this clarification to our list of enhancements and clarifications we will advocate for in future legislative sessions. 

If you have additional questions, please reach out to the division directly at 877-313-3023 or via email at complaints@tdhca.texas.gov or to TMHA at 512-459-1221 or info@texasmha.com.


]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:04:18 GMT https://texasmha.com/news/clarification-of-statement-of-ownership-filing-timelines-to-avoid-violations