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Manufactured Home Repair

Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) Deadlines

As of 3/17/25, applications for Home Repair, Infill, and Foundation Awards will be OPEN through May 15, 2025.

Emergency Home Repair applications will remain open past the closing date for households facing immediate housing loss due to repair needs. These applications will be subject to additional review to determine eligibility.

Need help with your application?

  • For assistance or questions about Home Repair application, please call CVOEO at: (802) 660-3455 ext. 204 or email mhp@cvoeo.org.

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Manufactured Home Repair Awards are available to homeowners of mobile homes in a mobile home park (also known as manufactured home communities). To be eligible for this program, the manufactured home must:

  1. Be the applicant’s primary residence located in Vermont;
  2. Be located in a Mobile Home Park listed in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks; and
  3. Must be owned by the applicant.
Note: Projects must be approved before work begins. MHIR does not pay for retroactive work.

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.

This program also offers funding for Emergency Home Repairs.

Eligible uses of Manufactured Home Repair funds include:

Project costs related to manufactured home repairs (such as minor rehab or accessibility projects where the home is otherwise in good condition or in situations where the owner is unable to replace the home and the repair will keep them housed) may include: 

  • Roof repairs;
  • Stairs, ramps, railings, and roofs for accessibility needs;
  • Heating system repairs;
  • Repairs to walls, ceilings, siding, or skirting;
  • Hot water system repairs;
  • Repairs to rectify code violations (electrical safety);
  • Preparation for weatherization; and
  • Plumbing and associated damage from leaks.

This program does not fund upgrades or retroactive work.

Examples of ineligible expense include:

  • Upgrades to equipment, appliances, doors, siding. etc.;
  • Repairs that have already been completed;
  • Decorative refurbishments or improvements;
  • Repairs to homes that are not located in a Vermont Mobile Home Park; and
  • New foundations or slabs under an existing home.

Need help with your application?

For assistance or questions about Home Repair application, please call CVOEO at: (802) 660-3455 ext. 204 or email mhp@cvoeo.org.

Emergency Home Repair

The Emergency Manufactured Home Repair Program will remain open for applications after the closing of the standard Home Repair application period until funds are no longer available.

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. 

Emergency Home Repair Eligibility

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: 

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.

Note:

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
P.O. Box 1603
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Owners of mobile homes within a mobile home park who have a home repair need.

  • Park must be listed in the Registry of Vermont Mobile Home Parks. 
  • The home must be the primary residence of the homeowner.
  • Projects must be approved before work begins. MHIR does not pay for retroactive work. 

Note: Owners of mobile homes on owned land are not eligible for this program.

MHIR will be taking applications from March 17, 2025 until May 15, 2025, or until available funding runs out, whichever comes first. When the standard application window is closed, applications for emergency home repairs – repairs which will prevent immediate loss of housing or habitability – will be accepted while separate funding is available. Foundation awards and infill will not be considered for emergencies.

Awards can be up to $18,000 for necessary repairs to maintain habitability, applicants may apply multiple times until they reach the program cap.

Yes, with full knowledge and consent from the homeowner, a case manager can apply on their behalf. Application assistance is available through the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) for Home Repair application assistance only.

No, this program does not require income eligibility, but homeowners must attest to their income in the application.

Applicants shall complete the application and upload supporting documentation through the online portal, which can be found at: https://mhirprogram.vsha.org/

For Home Repair application assistance, please contact CVOEO at:  (802) 660-3455 ext. 204 or mhp@cvoeo.org

Paper applications can be made available by request as a reasonable accommodation for disability or lack of access to the necessary technology and submitted by email to: mhirprogram@vsha.org  or by mailing to:

MHIR Program
VT State Housing Authority
One Prospect Street
Montpelier, VT 05602

*Please note that due to the increased processing time for paper applications, your eligibility determination, correspondence, and payments may be delayed.

  • One document to verify ownership. Examples may include: a property tax bill, a bill of sale, a mortgage or home loan statement, a deed, a will, or a probate document.
  • Detailed quote(s) or estimate(s) from a contractor for item(s) to be repaired.
  • One photo of each item to be repaired showing the problem or issue.

No, this financial assistance is not taxable income for homeowners, and you will not receive a 1099 tax form.