Bill > HB655

This bill mandates that localities must permit manufactured homes in all zoning districts where site-built housing is allowed, expanding upon existing requirements that previously only applied to agricultural zones. It prohibits localities from enforcing any zoning or land-use regulations that treat manufactured homes more restrictively than single-family site-built homes within the same zoning district, ensuring equal treatment. Additionally, the bill removes the authority of localities that do not have a zoning ordinance to designate specific areas for manufactured homes, consolidating regulatory power under broader zoning provisions. The bill also clarifies that manufactured homes must meet certain standards, including being converted to real property, having a certificate of occupancy issued within five years of manufacture, and being placed on individual lots, while also allowing for historical preservation regulations.