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Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-964| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to modernize federal housing assistance by amending Title I of the National Housing Act, primarily by increasing loan limits and clarifying eligible uses. A key provision explicitly allows property improvement loans to be used for the construction of accessory dwelling units , thereby expanding housing options and promoting denser development. The legislation also significantly raises the maximum loan limits for various property improvements and manufactured housing purchases. Specifically, the loan limit for improvements to single-family structures increases to $75,000, and for multi-unit structures, it rises to $150,000. New, higher limits are established for the purchase of single-section and multi-section manufactured homes, both with and without a developed lot. The bill grants the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development greater flexibility to set and periodically reset these dollar amount limitations, including for ADU construction, based on Federal Housing Administration goals. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the Secretary to develop or choose a method for annually indexing these loan limits within one year of enactment, ensuring they remain relevant to market conditions. It also extends the maximum loan term to up to 30 years as determined by the Secretary. Finally, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a comprehensive study on the cost-effectiveness of factory-built housing , analyzing cost reductions, waste efficiency, maintenance, and potential applications beyond single-family homes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3905
Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2024
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7792
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3905
    Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2024


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7792
    Introduced in House

Housing and Community Development

Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-964| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This bill aims to modernize federal housing assistance by amending Title I of the National Housing Act, primarily by increasing loan limits and clarifying eligible uses. A key provision explicitly allows property improvement loans to be used for the construction of accessory dwelling units , thereby expanding housing options and promoting denser development. The legislation also significantly raises the maximum loan limits for various property improvements and manufactured housing purchases. Specifically, the loan limit for improvements to single-family structures increases to $75,000, and for multi-unit structures, it rises to $150,000. New, higher limits are established for the purchase of single-section and multi-section manufactured homes, both with and without a developed lot. The bill grants the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development greater flexibility to set and periodically reset these dollar amount limitations, including for ADU construction, based on Federal Housing Administration goals. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the Secretary to develop or choose a method for annually indexing these loan limits within one year of enactment, ensuring they remain relevant to market conditions. It also extends the maximum loan term to up to 30 years as determined by the Secretary. Finally, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a comprehensive study on the cost-effectiveness of factory-built housing , analyzing cost reductions, waste efficiency, maintenance, and potential applications beyond single-family homes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3905
Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2024
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7792
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3905
    Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2024


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7792
    Introduced in House
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted