More than 100 mobile homes in Vermont were destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene and hundreds more were damaged. The age and unique phyical characterstics of mobile homes, siting and land ownership complexities, and limited financing options have presented seemingly insurmountable challenges for Vermonters faced with relocating or making repairs.
Efforts to preserve this important component of the state's affordable housing stock and to help mobile home residents recover from flood damage have intensified in recent months. Yesterday, Vermont Public Radio's (VPR) Jane Lindholm discussed with some of the state's leaders in these efforts ways to improve mobile home durability and potential options on the horizon for both owners and prospective mobile home buyers.