CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Residents of a mobile home park outside Chapel Hill got a visit Tuesday night from a congressman who came to hear their concerns about the future of safe, affordable housing.
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Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) to host Webinar on Solar for Resident Owned Communities on July 21
Solar for Resident-Owned Manufactured Homes Communities Wednesday, July 21, 2-3pm ET Manufactured homes comprise over 6 percent of America’s housing stock and represent an even larger share of housing for low- and moderate-income households. In April, the Clean … More »
Star Tribune: Fridley storm shelter doubles as learning hub and literacy center
FRIDLEY, Minn. – Natividad Seefeld could not believe it when she answered the phone and the caller told her he wanted to start a library at the Park Plaza Cooperative, a small manufactured home park just off Hwy. … More »
Twelve Resident Owned Communities Receive Better Together Grants
CONCORD, N.H. — Twelve Resident Owned Communities (ROCs) received the good news this week that their Better Together Grant applications have been approved, totaling $22,600 in funding for projects that will address community improvements, safety concerns, and rebranding … More »
KUNC: Hickory Village Mobile Home Park Is For Sale, And Its Residents Are Making A Bid
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Residents of Hickory Village Mobile Home Park in Fort Collins have long voiced concerns over infrastructure problems in their community. Now that the park is for sale, they’re vying for a chance to own … More »
ROC USA Network Helps 275th Community Become Resident-Owned
CONCORD, N.H.—As the nation celebrates National Homeownership Month, ROC USA® has reached a new milestone – 275 Resident Owned Communities nationwide are now working with ROC USA affiliates. Homeowners in four manufactured home communities purchased the land under … More »
Colorado Sun: A new Colorado law gave them an opportunity to buy their mobile home park. They took it.
Boulder, Colo. – Earlier this week, Michael Peirce fielded a final flurry of emails wrapping up the exacting, detailed process of purchasing the Sans Souci mobile home park in Boulder County. The president of the Sans Souci Cooperative … More »
Durango Herald: Renters become owners of Durango mobile home park
DURANGO, Colo. – Residents at River View, a mobile home park in Durango, celebrated a victory this week: They now own the land underneath their homes.
Nadigroup: Why your manufactured home community must prioritize renewable energy
Manufactured home communities have had to face many concerns over the years. Chief among them has always been the sustainable use of energy. With increasing fossil fuel pollution rapidly deteriorating the environment, it’s imperative that MH communities try … More »