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Yes: 28 • No: 5
IdahoH 08002026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
MANUFACTURED HOMES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding siting of manufactured homes in residential areas.
Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
MANUFACTURED HOMES
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Manufactured homes allowed in single-family zones
Beginning July 1, 2026, cities and counties allow manufactured homes in single-family zones. You may place a single-dwelling manufactured home anywhere a single-family house is allowed. Multidwelling manufactured homes are allowed only where multifamily homes are allowed. This also allows placement on individual lots, not just in mobile home parks. Properties inside historic districts are excluded.
Placement rules and faster approvals for manufactured homes
Beginning July 1, 2026, local governments may set placement rules for manufactured homes outside mobile home parks. They can require at least 400 square feet for single-section homes and 800 square feet for multi-section homes. They can require a perimeter foundation and no more than 12 inches above grade, except with a basement. They can require a pitched roof (no steeper than 3 in 12), compatible siding or roofing, and garages or carports where stick-built homes need them. They may apply the same development and design standards as for conventional single-family homes. But all standards and approvals must be clear and objective and cannot add unreasonable cost or delay.
Clearer definitions for manufactured and mobile homes
Beginning July 1, 2026, a manufactured home is one built after June 15, 1976 to HUD standards. It is transportable in sections, on a permanent chassis, and at least 8 feet wide or 40 feet long, or 320 square feet on site. It includes some multidwelling units and certain smaller units if certified by the manufacturer. A mobile home is generally one built before June 15, 1976 that can move on its own running gear. These definitions help buyers, builders, and officials apply the right rules.
Neighborhood covenants still limit manufactured homes
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law does not override recorded restrictive covenants. If a covenant bans manufactured homes, it still applies. Owners in those areas keep those private rules. This can limit where you can place a manufactured home.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ben Toews
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/24/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 28 • No: 5
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 171 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/26/2026HouseReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/25/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 28-5-2
3/24/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/18/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/17/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/10/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/9/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/6/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Business
3/3/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
3/2/2026House
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