Economic Development Modular Home Grant

Enhancing Community Living Through Manufactured Housing Communities

Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs) play a vital role in meeting the diverse housing needs of Wayne County, home to 1.8 million residents across 43 cities and townships. 18 Cities and Townships have MHCs, with 59 MHCs totaling 14,622 housing units, these communities offer affordable, flexible, and sustainable housing options while fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among residents. This executive summary highlights the significance of MHCs in Wayne County and outlines how the county intends to utilize $20 million in PRICE funds to address housing supply and affordability, preserve and revitalize existing MHCs, enhance resilience to natural hazards, promote energy efficiency, and support homeownership opportunities.

The County intends to use the $20 million in PRICE funds for both renovation and new construction of Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs). $10 million would be made available to preserve and revitalize existing MHCs and $8 million would be set aside for new construction. The $10 million being utilized to preserve and revitalize existing MHCs could max out at $30,000.00 per unit and would result in 333 units being preserved as affordable housing units. The County would then use a portion of the $2 million from County funds to provide downpayment assistance for any of the units that receive PRICE funds for rehabilitation and are for sale. The $8 million set aside for new construction would go towards new MHC to reduce the development cost per unit and ensure affordability for low- and moderate-income individuals, at roughly $80,000.00 per unit this would allow for 100 new MHUs that would all be sold or rented below 60% AMI, any of the units for sale would qualify for downpayment assistance from the County. All rented units would have at minimum a 30-year affordability period. The remaining $2 million would be utilized for infrastructure improvement need in existing MHCs. The County will contribute $2 million from the General Fund Special Account as down payment assistant grant for low- and moderate-income individuals and energy efficiency initiatives. These funds will be crucial to maintaining and increasing affordable housing and Wayne County Michigan by incentivizing existing MHCs with improvements or new construction subsidies for extended affordability periods. The County does not intend to utilize any of the requested $20 million grant funding for administration cost, general funds will be used for project management costs. If the County were to include an administrative fee of 6% that would equate to $1.2 million that the County believes better serves residents and the program.

Affordable Housing

MHCs provide affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Wayne County. With 59 MHCs offering a total of 14,622 housing units, these communities play a crucial role in increasing housing affordability and accessibility for residents across urban, suburban, and rural areas. These communities can be found across Wayne County and are in areas that are in dire need of affordable housing. With the base price of a new manufactured home can ranging from around $40,000 to $100,000 or more for a single-wide or double-wide home, this price typically includes the cost of the home itself, delivery, and installation on a prepared site. The lower cost of manufactured homes compared to traditional site-built homes makes homeownership more accessible and attainable.

Sustainability and Resilience

Manufactured homes are constructed in a controlled factory environment, which reduces waste and enhances efficiency in the construction process. Additionally, advancements in energy-efficient building practices and technologies contribute to the sustainability of manufactured homes communities. Investing in MHCs allows Wayne County to promote sustainability and enhance resilience to extreme weather, natural hazards, and disaster events. By supporting energy-efficient measures and implementing resilience strategies, the county can ensure the long-term viability and safety of manufactured housing communities.

Preservation and Revitalization

The allocation of PRICE funds enables Wayne County to preserve and revitalize roughly 333 existing MHUs, ensuring that these communities remain vibrant and well-maintained. By investing in infrastructure improvements, accessibility modifications, and housing repairs, the county can extend the lifespan of manufactured housing units and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Homeownership Opportunities

PRICE funds support initiatives to promote homeownership opportunities within MHCs, empowering residents to achieve sustainable homeownership and build equity. By facilitating access to financing options and providing support for accessibility modifications, the county can enhance homeownership prospects and advance resident-controlled sustainable communities. The County will utilize $2 million dollars in General Fund Special Account dollars for downpayment assistance for eligible buyers.

Accessibility and Aging in Place

Some manufactured homes communities offer on-site management, maintenance, security, and community programs to support residents and promote a safe and healthy living environment. These supportive services contribute to the overall livability and attractiveness of manufactured homes communities Wayne County's investment in MHCs will include provisions for accessibility modifications and support services to facilitate aging in place for residents, including persons with disabilities. By prioritizing accessibility and promoting aging-in-place initiatives, the county can ensure that MHCs remain inclusive and accessible environments for all residents.

Conclusion

Manufactured housing communities are essential components of Wayne County's housing landscape, offering affordable, flexible, and sustainable housing options for residents across diverse communities. Through strategic investments of $20 million in PRICE funds and $2 million in General Fund Special Account Funds, the county aims to address housing supply and affordability challenges, preserve and revitalize existing MHCs, promote resilience and energy efficiency, support homeownership opportunities, and enhance accessibility for all residents. Manufactured homes communities represent a valuable housing option that addresses affordability, sustainability, and community development needs. By promoting access to affordable housing, fostering community connections, and providing supportive services, manufactured homes communities enhance the quality of life for residents and contribute to vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. By prioritizing the needs of MHC residents and fostering collaboration with policymakers, developers, and stakeholders, Wayne County can create thriving and inclusive communities that meet the evolving housing needs of its residents.


For more detail, please download the Full Draft Application.


PLEASE NOTE: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.71 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or persons who require translation services may contact Delorean Holmes, Director of Economic Vitality, in writing, by email at dholmes@waynecountymi.gov, or by calling 313.224.0420.

Enhancing Community Living Through Manufactured Housing Communities

Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs) play a vital role in meeting the diverse housing needs of Wayne County, home to 1.8 million residents across 43 cities and townships. 18 Cities and Townships have MHCs, with 59 MHCs totaling 14,622 housing units, these communities offer affordable, flexible, and sustainable housing options while fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among residents. This executive summary highlights the significance of MHCs in Wayne County and outlines how the county intends to utilize $20 million in PRICE funds to address housing supply and affordability, preserve and revitalize existing MHCs, enhance resilience to natural hazards, promote energy efficiency, and support homeownership opportunities.

The County intends to use the $20 million in PRICE funds for both renovation and new construction of Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs). $10 million would be made available to preserve and revitalize existing MHCs and $8 million would be set aside for new construction. The $10 million being utilized to preserve and revitalize existing MHCs could max out at $30,000.00 per unit and would result in 333 units being preserved as affordable housing units. The County would then use a portion of the $2 million from County funds to provide downpayment assistance for any of the units that receive PRICE funds for rehabilitation and are for sale. The $8 million set aside for new construction would go towards new MHC to reduce the development cost per unit and ensure affordability for low- and moderate-income individuals, at roughly $80,000.00 per unit this would allow for 100 new MHUs that would all be sold or rented below 60% AMI, any of the units for sale would qualify for downpayment assistance from the County. All rented units would have at minimum a 30-year affordability period. The remaining $2 million would be utilized for infrastructure improvement need in existing MHCs. The County will contribute $2 million from the General Fund Special Account as down payment assistant grant for low- and moderate-income individuals and energy efficiency initiatives. These funds will be crucial to maintaining and increasing affordable housing and Wayne County Michigan by incentivizing existing MHCs with improvements or new construction subsidies for extended affordability periods. The County does not intend to utilize any of the requested $20 million grant funding for administration cost, general funds will be used for project management costs. If the County were to include an administrative fee of 6% that would equate to $1.2 million that the County believes better serves residents and the program.

Affordable Housing

MHCs provide affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Wayne County. With 59 MHCs offering a total of 14,622 housing units, these communities play a crucial role in increasing housing affordability and accessibility for residents across urban, suburban, and rural areas. These communities can be found across Wayne County and are in areas that are in dire need of affordable housing. With the base price of a new manufactured home can ranging from around $40,000 to $100,000 or more for a single-wide or double-wide home, this price typically includes the cost of the home itself, delivery, and installation on a prepared site. The lower cost of manufactured homes compared to traditional site-built homes makes homeownership more accessible and attainable.

Sustainability and Resilience

Manufactured homes are constructed in a controlled factory environment, which reduces waste and enhances efficiency in the construction process. Additionally, advancements in energy-efficient building practices and technologies contribute to the sustainability of manufactured homes communities. Investing in MHCs allows Wayne County to promote sustainability and enhance resilience to extreme weather, natural hazards, and disaster events. By supporting energy-efficient measures and implementing resilience strategies, the county can ensure the long-term viability and safety of manufactured housing communities.

Preservation and Revitalization

The allocation of PRICE funds enables Wayne County to preserve and revitalize roughly 333 existing MHUs, ensuring that these communities remain vibrant and well-maintained. By investing in infrastructure improvements, accessibility modifications, and housing repairs, the county can extend the lifespan of manufactured housing units and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Homeownership Opportunities

PRICE funds support initiatives to promote homeownership opportunities within MHCs, empowering residents to achieve sustainable homeownership and build equity. By facilitating access to financing options and providing support for accessibility modifications, the county can enhance homeownership prospects and advance resident-controlled sustainable communities. The County will utilize $2 million dollars in General Fund Special Account dollars for downpayment assistance for eligible buyers.

Accessibility and Aging in Place

Some manufactured homes communities offer on-site management, maintenance, security, and community programs to support residents and promote a safe and healthy living environment. These supportive services contribute to the overall livability and attractiveness of manufactured homes communities Wayne County's investment in MHCs will include provisions for accessibility modifications and support services to facilitate aging in place for residents, including persons with disabilities. By prioritizing accessibility and promoting aging-in-place initiatives, the county can ensure that MHCs remain inclusive and accessible environments for all residents.

Conclusion

Manufactured housing communities are essential components of Wayne County's housing landscape, offering affordable, flexible, and sustainable housing options for residents across diverse communities. Through strategic investments of $20 million in PRICE funds and $2 million in General Fund Special Account Funds, the county aims to address housing supply and affordability challenges, preserve and revitalize existing MHCs, promote resilience and energy efficiency, support homeownership opportunities, and enhance accessibility for all residents. Manufactured homes communities represent a valuable housing option that addresses affordability, sustainability, and community development needs. By promoting access to affordable housing, fostering community connections, and providing supportive services, manufactured homes communities enhance the quality of life for residents and contribute to vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. By prioritizing the needs of MHC residents and fostering collaboration with policymakers, developers, and stakeholders, Wayne County can create thriving and inclusive communities that meet the evolving housing needs of its residents.


For more detail, please download the Full Draft Application.


PLEASE NOTE: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.71 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or persons who require translation services may contact Delorean Holmes, Director of Economic Vitality, in writing, by email at dholmes@waynecountymi.gov, or by calling 313.224.0420.

Public Comment

Your input is vital to shaping the future of our County. We invite you to share your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions regarding the proposed housing initiative. Your feedback will help us make informed decisions that benefit everyone. Please take a moment to review the application and share your comments with us. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive County.

Thank you for your participation.


PLEASE NOTE: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.71 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or persons who require translation services may contact Delorean Holmes, Director of Economic Vitality, in writing, by email at dholmes@waynecountymi.gov, or by calling 313.224.0420.

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