Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program

Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program is sponsored by Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development. Provides funding for park improvements, manufactured home repairs, and foundation installation in registered Vermont mobile home parks.

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0 Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) Charitable Housing Tax Credit Events, Trainings and Workshops Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) Deadlines The Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) is currently only accepting applications for Foundation Assistance and Emergency Home Repair .

Infill applications and standard home repair applications will remain closed at this time due to funding limitations. For assistance or questions about existing Home Repair applications, please call CVOEO at: (802) 660-3455 ext. 204 or email mhp@cvoeo.

org . For help with a Foundation or Infill application, call VSHA at: 802-828-2040 or mhirprogram@vsha. org .

The Manufactured Home Repair and Improvement Program (MHIR) will be updating its payment schedule for award payments to homeowners, park owners, and contractors. Beginning in April of 2026, the Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) will move to a single monthly payment schedule. In most instances, payment for contractor deposits or completion of work will take two to six weeks following approval.

Emergency applications will be processed separately. The first payment date for this new schedule will be April 17, 2026. Please contact the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at mhir@vermont.

gov with any questions or concerns. MHIR Impact (Updated 9/10/2026): 161 Capital Infill Awards County-Level Data for Payments Made to MHIR Award Recipients Manufactured homes* are an important source of affordable housing for over 7,000 households in Vermont. Many manufactured home parks and residents have been adversely impacted by the COVID pandemic and two consecutive summer floods.

Through three distinct program areas, the Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) offers assistance to income-eligible mobile home parks and current and prospective mobile homeowners.

These programs include: Park Improvements for Small-Scale Capital Infill to assist park owners with small-scale capital needs to infill vacant lots, demolition and removal of abandoned homes, and cover associated expenses up to $20,000 per lot. Home Repair Awards assist homeowners with covering the costs of repairing existing homes to prevent displacement and extend the life of the home.

Manufactured Home Foundation Awards can help prospective and current homeowners to pay for a foundation and related expenses in preparation for siting a home, up to $15,000. Who is eligible to apply? For-profit, non-profit and Co-Op Manufactured/Mobile Home Park Owners Project must prepare at least one (1) lot for infill.

The Park must be listed in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks. If you believe you own a park that is not registered, please email mhir@vermont. go v Mobile Home Owners who rent lot space in a Mobile Home Park Must be the owner’s primary residence.

The home is in a State of Vermont registered Mobile Home Park. Homeowners who own the land that their home is on are not eligible for MHIR. *Note that under Vermont law, the terms mobile home and manufactured home are used interchangeably.

For this program, we will use the term manufactured home. Community Small-Scale Infill Park Improvements through Small-Scale Capital Infill are available to owners of mobile home parks in Vermont (also known as manufactured home communities) to infill vacant or abandoned lots within the park. Park and park owner must be registered in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks to be eligible for the program.

Owners can be awarded up to $20,000 per lot. However, parks applying to infill more than 2 lots will require an additional review process, with a maximum of 10 lots per park. For a complete list of eligible projects please go to our Infill page.

Please note: Work may not start until the application is approved. To find the MHIR application go to VSHA’s website . Manufactured Home Repair Awards are available to home owners of mobile homes in a mobile home park (also known as manufactured home communities).

Home repair awards are for repairing existing homes to prevent displacement due to habitability issues. To be eligible for this program, the manufactured home must: Be the applicant’s primary residence located in Vermont; Be in a Mobile Home Park listed in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks ; and The home must be owned by the applicant. Applicant must rent the land that the home is on.

Note: Given the varying levels of need, this program offers two tiers of assistance with varying requirements. Tier 1: Awards up to $5,000 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to households that meet all eligibility criteria. Tier 2: Awards greater than $5,000 are limited and will require additional review and will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria included in the application.

For a list of eligible projects , and projects that are not eligible, please visit our Manufactured Home Repair page . Please note: Work may not start until the application is approved. To find the MHIR Application for Home Owners check out VSHA's website .

Need help with your application? For assistance or questions about a Home Repair application, please call CVOEO at: (802) 660-3455 ext. 204 or email mhp@cvoeo.

org . Emergency Manufactured Home Repair Program The MHIR Emergency Home Repair Awards assist homeowners in mobile home parks facing immediate health and safety risks or crises. This award helps with urgent repairs needed immediately to keep residents safely housed.

Emergency applications will be prioritized over standard applications during the open application period. You may qualify for an Emergency Home Repair project if you are at risk of immediate loss of housing due to a home repair need, such as complete loss of heat, drinking water, or electricity, or other severe damage. This may include damage caused by a declared natural disaster or damage that breaches the shell of the home.

The manufactured home must also: Be the applicant’s primary residence located in Vermont; Be in a Mobile Home Park listed in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks and; Be owned by the applicant. Applicant must rent the land that the home is on. To Apply for a MHIR Emergency Home Repair Award Complete the application and upload supporting documentation through the online portal (ReFrame), which can be found here .

Paper applications can be made available on request by contacting CVOEO at: (802) 660-3455 ext. 204 or mhp@cvoeo. org .

The application can be submitted by email to mhp@cvoeo. org or by mailing to: CVOEO – Mobile Home Program 255 South Champlain Street Burlington, Vermont 05402 Need help with your application? For assistance or questions about an Emergency Home Repair application, please call CVOEO at: (802) 660-3455 ext.

204 or email mhp@cvoeo. org . Manufactured Home Foundations Manufactured Home Foundation Awards are available to prospective and current homeowners of manufactured homes in a park.

Eligible applicants can receive up to $15,000 to cover costs related to installing a new permanent foundation or HUD-approved slab on a vacant lot. Additional program requirements: The home must be the primary residence of the homeowner. Slabs must be HUD-approved for new manufactured homes.

Homeowners are responsible for meeting local regulations and home loan requirements. The home must be located within a Mobile Home Park listed in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks. Eligible uses of Manufactured Home Foundation funds include: Foundation grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for households that meet all eligibility criteria.

Applications are rolling until funds are exhausted. Work may not start until the application is approved. To find the MHIR application for Home Owners check out VSHA’s website .

Need help with your application? For help with your Foundation program or Park Improvements/Infill application, call VSHA at: 802-828-2040 or mhirprogram@vsha. org .

A useful list of contractors can be found on the Efficiency Vermont Website You may also be eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program Additional weatherization help can be found on the Efficiency Vermont Home Repair Website For homes with lead-based paint or asbestos-containing materials, visit the Vermont Department of Health Website for procedures For more information about mold in homes, visit the Vermont Department of Health Website For more information on flood mitigation, contact the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) or the Department of Public Safety – Vermont Emergency Management: Floodplain Managers - Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Floodplain Managers State Hazard Mitigation Officer - Vermont Emergency Management Staff For more information regarding the replacement or removal of above-ground storage tanks, visit the Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation Residential AST Removal/Replacement Program Website For inquiries, or to learn more about the MHIR program, contact the Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) at 802-828-2040 or mhirprogram@vsha.

org For program questions or assistance with Infill or Foundation Awards , contact VSHA at: mhirprogram@vsha. org For Home Repair Award application assistance , contact CVOEO’s Mobile Home Program at: (802) 660-3455 ext. 204.

For other questions or concerns, contact DHCD at: MHIR@vermont. gov