H.R. 4477

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To establish a manufactured housing community improvement grant program, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · July 17, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Bonamici · Committee: Committee on Financial Services

Table of contents

• H.R. 4477
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Manufactured housing community improvement grant program

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Manufactured housing community improvement grant program

• Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.
  • in section 105(a) (), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Activitiesand inserting Unless otherwise authorized under section 123, activities; and 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)
    • (a) Definitions
      • In this section:
        • The term community development financial institution means an institution that has been certified as a community development financial institution (as defined in section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ()) by the Secretary of the Treasury. 12 U.S.C. 4702
        • The term eligible manufactured housing community means a manufactured housing community that—
        • The term eligible recipient means—
        • The term Indian Tribe,Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (). 25 U.S.C. 4103
        • The term manufactured housing community means—
        • The term resident health, safety, and accessibility activities means the reconstruction, repair, or replacement of manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities to—
        • The term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (). 25 U.S.C. 4103
    • (b) Establishment
      • The Secretary shall, by notice, carry out a competitive grant program to award funds to eligible recipients to carry out eligible projects for development of or improvements in eligible manufactured housing communities.
    • (c) Eligible projects
      • (1) In general
        • Amounts from grants under this section may be used for—
        • In general
          • community infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and other land improvements in or serving an eligible manufactured housing community;
          • reconstruction or repair existing housing within an eligible manufactured housing community;
          • replacement of homes within an eligible manufactured housing community;
          • planning;
          • resident health, safety, and accessibility activities in homes in an eligible manufactured housing community;
          • land and site acquisition and infrastructure for expansion or construction of an eligible manufactured housing community;
          • resident and community services, including relocation assistance, eviction prevention, and down payment assistance; and
          • any other activity that—
            • (i) is approved by the Secretary consistent with the requirements under this section;
            • (ii) improves the overall living conditions of an eligible manufactured housing community, which may include the addition or enhancement of shared spaces such as community centers, recreational areas, or other facilities that support resident well-being and community engagement; and
            • (iii) is necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of the eligible manufactured housing community and the long-term affordability and sustainability of the community.
      • (2) Replacement
        • For purposes of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1), grants under this section—
          • may not be used for rehabilitation or modernization of units that were built before June 15, 1976; and
          • may only be used for disposition and replacement of units described in subparagraph (A), provided that any replacement housing complies with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards or is another allowed home, as determined by the Secretary.
    • (d) Priority
      • In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that will carry out activities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents and preserve long-term housing affordability for residents of eligible manufactured housing communities.
    • (e) Waivers
      • The Secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of law or regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with use of amounts made available under this section other than requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment, upon a finding that the waiver or alternative requirement is not inconsistent with the overall purposes of this section and that the waiver or alternative requirement is necessary to facilitate the use of amounts made available under this section.
    • (f) Implementation
      • (1) In general
        • Any grant made under this section shall be made pursuant to criteria for selection of recipients of such grants that the Secretary shall by regulation establish and publish together with any notification of availability of amounts under this section.
      • (2) Set aside of grant amounts
        • The Secretary may set aside amounts provided under this section for grants to Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities.
    • (g) Authorization of appropriations
      • There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section, which shall be in addition to any other funds appropriated to pursuant to this title.
  • by adding at the end the following: