CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA® is pleased to announce that Lisa Spiek has joined the social venture as the new Training and Continuous Learning Program Operations Director. “We are delighted to have Lisa joining our team as the leader … More »
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Nominations Open For ROC Association New England Director
CONCORD, N.H.—The ROC Association is accepting nominations for the New England Region Director position now through November 30. Community leaders interested in running for the seat should submit a completed nomination form, biography, and a photo via online submission, … More »
Resources Available for Homeowners Through American Rescue Plan Homeowner Assistance Fund
COVID-19 has forced millions of homeowners to fall behind on their mortgages and other housing-related expenses through no fault of their own. The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is a new federal program to help these households catch up on … More »
NPR: Why Are Investors Buying Up Mobile Home Parks And Evicting Residents?
For millions, owning a home in a mobile home park is an affordable housing option. But some companies are buying up parks, raising fees and evicting people. And the government is helping them do it.
Southerly Magazine: N.C. mobile home park residents forced to uproot their home, lives during eviction crisis
For more than half of his life, 38-year-old Santos Sevilla has lived in Wellington Park, a neighborhood of mobile homes in Wake Forest, N.C. He moved in at age 16 with his older brother, who bought the trailer … More »
Brookside Residents Association Featured in NPR Planet Money Episode
CONCORD, N.H. – Last July, the 69 households of the then-Brookside Village manufactured home community in Plainville, Mass. banded together to purchase the land beneath their homes for just over $3.5 million. They incorporated as Brookside Residents Association … More »
Pandemic related site fee, utilities and loan payment help is available!
CONCORD, N.H. – At present, there are resources available for late site-fees (lot rent) and utilities if you or one of your neighbors are behind and need help. These funds generally are referred to as Emergency Rental Assistance … More »
Planet Money: Mobile Home Parked
Mobile homes account for a lot of affordable housing. They can cost less than half of what other homes go for, and there are nearly 3 million households living in mobile home parks across the country. But even … More »
The News & Observer: Residents turn to congressman after hedge fund buys this NC mobile home park
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.
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 »