Protecting the American dream for socially vulnerable families: An evaluation of state-level policies to improve housing security and protect mobile home communities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Manufactured and mobile homes are the largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing in the U.S. However, mobile home residents face unique challenges and are at greater risk of housing instability. State-level policies to enhance the regulation of mobile home parks and expand protections for residents are needed to address these challenges. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation process and impact of newly enacted mobile home park policies on the housing security of Colorado residents and to identify policy implementation hurdles and successes. Study Design: Policy implementation evaluation using mixed methods.

Methods

Ten mobile home parks in three small-to-medium sized communities in Colorado were invited to participate in the evaluatio

SUBMITTER: Clennin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849661 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature