Mobile home parks serve as affordable housing options for millions of individuals and families across the nation. However, when these parks are sold for redevelopment, residents often face eviction and displacement without adequate support or transition plans. This creates immense hardship as many mobile homeowners are left uprooted and struggling to find affordable alternatives due to limited financial resources and the current housing crisis.

Requiring park owners to provide comprehensive relocation and rebuilding plans is a necessary step to safeguard the lives and stability of mobile home residents during such transitions. Such plans should include specific timelines, resource allocation for tenant support, and options for affordable housing relocation that consider the needs of all affected individuals, particularly the elderly and low-income families who might be disproportionately impacted by sudden displacement.

According to the Manufactured Housing Institute, nearly 22 million people in the U.S. live in manufactured homes. However, with increasing land values, developers are purchasing mobile home parks, triggering the displacement crisis. A proactive requirement for relocation plans could mitigate these effects, providing transparency and fairness.

Enforcement of this requirement can be achieved through legislation that mandates park owners to submit these relocation plans to a state regulatory board for approval. By doing so, we can ensure that park owners take responsibility for their tenants' futures and actions are taken to prevent homelessness and economic disadvantage.

By signing this petition, you join thousands of others in calling for the protection of mobile home residents and demand legislative action to mandate that park owners have a clear and actionable plan when displacing communities. Please sign this petition to support equitable treatment and housing security for all.