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Information to keep our members up-to-date.
MHISC MEMBERS
Information to keep our members up to date.
SC Industry Insider:
The Story Behind the Story
Blog by Mark Dillard
– August 20, 2021 –
We’ve been closely involved with the building code writing process for SC’s new version of the IRC. That includes attending all the Study Committee meetings where they are considering amendments to the code. Today we sent a copy of the pending building code and proposed amendments to every member manufacturer so they can catch any problems with the new code before it is finalized.
We’re writing and editing the articles for Update magazine, the association’s best known publication. (We just completed a MODern Times newsletter and took it to the mail house this week. We believe it is the nation’s only magazine dedicated to developments in the modular industry in a specific state. )
Matt Koch, our very sharp new Local Government Affairs Director has absorbed a tremendous amount of expertise about the factory-built home industry. He’ll now be hitting the road, visiting with local officials and members around the state.
We have a great staff at MHISC. In addition to Matt: Andrea Westmoreland, Deputy Executive Director; Shell Suber, Director of Government Affairs; and Clayton Evans, our Communication Coordinator. Gail Fallaw is our helpful part-time Administrative Assistant who works three mornings a week.
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WHAT’S NEW
Tax Incentive for Energy Star Homes
The popular ENERGY STAR zero sales tax incentive will remain in effect until at least July 1, 2024. The SC General Assembly passed legislation drafted by MHISC during the 2020 legislative session. Because of this incentive, homebuyers purchasing a manufactured home that meets ENERGY STAR standards will pay no sales tax on the home. Not only does this law make our products more affordable, but it helps to solidify our place as sustainable, affordable, energy efficient housing.
WHAT’S NEW
Selling a modular display model? This form may be helpful.
South Carolina law outlines a way for display centers to sell homes built to an earlier building code. The form at this link was designed to meet the law’s requirements. The form can be reformatted with your company logo or other design features.
Update Magazine – February 2021
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Update Magazine – November 2020
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SC Industry Insider
The Story Behind the Story
Blog by Mark Dillard
It Happened in 2019
December 30, 2019 Wow, 2019 was an eventful year for the manufactured home industry in South Carolina. Many thanks to the MHISC Board, committee members and chapter leaders, including our Chairs during that period, John Bowers, and Joanne Polston. And I’d put the talent and work ethic of the MHISC staff up against any association […]
New Web Gallery of Member Homes
December 26 2019 MHISC’s staff has been working on some interesting projects in recent weeks. Members will see the results as the new year gets under way. We’re adding photo galleries to our websites, mhisc.com and SCModularHome.com. There will five galleries each with lots of photographs: modular homes, single-section homes, multi-section, all-types of factory-built homes […]
What the Industry’s Facebook Page is Telling Us About our Customers
November 20, 2019 It’s an eye opener. Have you looked at MHISC’s Facebook page for consumers? (We now have two FB pages: Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina for potential homebuyers and MHISC Members which is a closed page for, you guessed it, MHISC Members.) We posted a photo of a nicely landscaped home with […]