Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6293

Congress targets more manufactured housing by adding rules for homes built without a permanent chassis

Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Congress Moves to Redefine Manufactured Housing for Lending and Safety Parity

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

Expands the federal definition of “manufactured home” to include homes built with or without a permanent chassis (the built-in frame).
Requires the Housing Department to write updated national construction and safety standards for manufactured homes built without a permanent chassis, including special labels and paperwork so they’re clearly identified.
Pushes states to treat these no-chassis manufactured homes the same as other manufactured homes for things like financing, title, insurance, taxes, transport, and installation.
If a state doesn’t certify on time that it treats these homes equally, the state must block new no-chassis manufactured homes from being made, installed, or sold there.
Directs the Housing Department to publish a public list of states that are up to date, and to provide model guidance to help states file the required certifications.

HousingConsumer ProtectionSmall Business

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(3)

Housing Assistance

Neutral

Homeowner

Neutral

Renter

Neutral

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Nov 25, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Nov 25, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Soon after the bill becomes law

HUD starts the process to write new standards for manufactured homes built without a permanent chassis

Manufacturers and buyers won’t see full changes until HUD publishes updated rules; this is the first step toward allowing more “no-chassis” models to be sold as manufactured homes nationwide.

When HUD’s revised standards take effect

New labels, data plates, and invoice notes are required for “no-chassis” manufactured homes

Buyers, lenders, and inspectors can clearly tell whether a home is the “no-chassis” type, which is meant to reduce confusion in financing, insurance, and resale.