The Utah Manufactured Housing Coalition (UTMHC) is a dedicated group of housing advocates, former public officials, and business leaders committed to expanding the role of manufactured housing as a key solution to Utah’s housing crisis. With home prices skyrocketing and supply struggling to meet demand, our coalition works to educate policymakers, promote zoning reforms, and attract investment in high-quality, HUD-approved manufactured homes. We believe that manufactured housing is not just an alternative—it is a necessary, scalable, and affordable solution to homeownership challenges across the state.
Our coalition includes former mayors, seasoned business and policy analysts, and housing advocates, all working together to advance innovative housing strategies. We engage with state and local leaders to push for policies that support the growth of manufactured housing, including removing zoning barriers, increasing financing options, and incentivizing home manufacturers to establish a HUD-approved factory in Utah. By leveraging our collective expertise, we aim to shift public perception and demonstrate that today’s manufactured homes are modern, energy-efficient, and indistinguishable from site-built homes.
UTMHC is focused on policy advocacy, public education, and strategic partnerships to ensure manufactured housing plays a larger role in Utah’s future. We are actively working to attract a national homebuilder to establish a manufacturing facility in Utah, creating jobs, boosting the local economy, and increasing affordable housing availability. A factory in Utah would allow for the production of thousands of homes annually, serving not just Utah, but also the broader Intermountain West region.
At our core, we are a grassroots coalition committed to making homeownership more attainable, sustainable, and equitable for all Utahns. We invite policymakers, industry leaders, and community members to join us in this effort. By working together, we can help reshape the future of housing in Utah—one that prioritizes affordability, quality, and long-term community stability.