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This bill expands the eligibility of households for inclusion in a municipality's affordable housing inventory by allowing chief executive officers to count 50% of households living in "manufactured homes" as income-eligible for the purpose of certifying the municipality's affordable housing plan. A "manufactured home" is defined as a factory-built dwelling that meets specific construction standards, is transportable, and is designed for year-round occupancy. This change aims to help municipalities meet their affordable housing goals by recognizing a segment of housing that might not otherwise be counted, and the Department of Housing and Economic Development will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of reported manufactured home numbers. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Housing and Community Development create regulations within 90 days of the bill's passage, with the rest of the act taking effect 90 days after that.