HUD HCV Guidebook § 7.2
Housing Quality Standards (HUD HCV Guidebook)
Operative Text
Housing quality standards found in 24 CFR 982.401 for the HCV program apply to manufactured homes. In
addition, the following requirements48 apply:
• Performance requirement. A manufactured home must be placed on the site in a stable manner, and
must be free from hazards such as sliding or wind damage.
• Acceptability criteria. A manufactured home must be securely anchored by a tie-down device that
distribute and transfers the loads imposed by the unit to appropriate ground anchors resist wind
overturning and sliding.Section 7.2 of the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook establishes that manufactured homes participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program must meet the general Housing Quality Standards set out in 24 CFR 982.401, plus two additional requirements specific to manufactured housing. The home must be placed on its site in a stable way, free from hazards like sliding or wind damage. It must also be secured with a tie-down system designed to anchor the unit against wind overturning and sliding by distributing and transferring structural loads to appropriate ground anchors.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing manufactured homes under the HCV program must ensure compliance with both the baseline standards of 24 CFR 982.401 and the manufactured-home-specific requirements of HCV Guidebook § 7.2. A compliant operator generally verifies that the home is sited on stable ground and that a properly engineered tie-down system is installed before a unit is offered for HCV tenancy. Maintaining documentation of the anchoring system and site conditions is a practice commonly associated with passing HUD Housing Quality Standards inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a manufactured home under the Housing Choice Voucher program have the right to housing that meets the standards described in HCV Guidebook § 7.2, including a stable site placement and a secure tie-down anchoring system. If a home appears to lack proper anchoring or shows signs of instability, tenants can raise these concerns during a scheduled HQS inspection or by contacting their local Public Housing Authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with HUD programs can also help explain the inspection and complaint processes available under the HCV program.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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