OMB approves the survey, consistent with HUD's responses to OMB comments, particularly with respect to response rates. If the survey produces a low response rate, HUD will conduct a non-response bias analysis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
250
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0
84
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How local regulatory barriers impact incidence of manufactured homes (MH) in metro communities is unknown. Information collected from local planning directors will help determine to what extent regulations limit MH as an affordable housing option.
US Code:
12 USC 1701z-1
Name of Law: CHAPTER 13--NATIONAL HOUSING
One of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) main strategic goals is to promote decent affordable housing. HUDÂs Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) supports this and other HUD strategic goals through its programmatic goals of (1) study, reduce, and eliminate institutional barriers to technological innovation; (2) invest in collaborative technological research as well as improve the investment rate in housing research and development; and (3) improve the level of information and education regarding housing technology.
PATH activities to promote decent and affordable housing include gathering information on how zoning codes and local regulations affect the cost of housing. Other activities include examining the use of alternative or less traditional housing structures such as HUD-code manufactured homes (formerly known as mobile homes) that have lower development and construction costs. The research outlined in this package combines elements of both of these activities with the objective to determine the type, incidence, and scope of regulatory barriers that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-eligible local governments (metropolitan municipalities and counties) use to prohibit or restrict the use of manufactured homes. This information will help HUD make suggestions and recommendations on steps that states and localities could take to eliminate or mitigate the identified barriers thereby opening up more opportunities for manufactured homes as a cost-effective affordable housing option.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.