Manufactured homes in the Redevelopment District
Summary
Staff studied whether single-wide manufactured homes could be allowed in the RDC zone as an affordable homeownership option. They found most lots are too small, floodplain elevation could add $30,000 to an $80,000 home, and state law bars age restrictions on homes — so it's harder than it sounded. No vote yet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
A basic $80,000 single-wide could easily become $110,000 with flood-zone elevation, porches and engineering.
Low-income residents seeking affordable homeownership in the redevelopment area could benefit if the barriers can be solved.
None directly yet; nearby homeowners could see odd streetscapes if homes are placed sideways with doors facing neighboring lots.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Redevelopment Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Staff studied whether single-wide manufactured homes could be allowed in the RDC zone as an affordable homeownership option. They found most lots are too small, floodplain elevation could add $30,000 to an $80,000 home, and state law bars age restrictions on homes — so it's harder than it sounded. No vote yet.
Redevelopment Commission - Aug 12, 2026
Staff from Development Services was scheduled to walk the commission through text amendment requirements and setback considerations for manufactured homes in the Redevelopment District. The rules could shape what kind of housing can go on vacant lots the commission sells.
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