In 1988, park owners believed there needed to be an increase in representation in Sacramento, and the California Mobilehome Park Owners Alliance (CMPA) was formed.  Prior to CMPA’s incorporation there was only one association representing the interest of the State’s over 5,000 parks.  For a modest investment by California park owners, CMPA doubled the representation and made a much stronger commitment to focus on preventing harmful statewide legislation like rent control.

CMPA’s doubling of representation and lobbying for park owners for almost four decades has paid off.  CMPA and the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA) both have highly professional and skilled lobbyists who work together to oppose bad legislation and to educate legislators about the manufactured housing industry.

In 1996, CMPA spearheaded and qualified a statewide ballot measure, Proposition 199, that would have phased out mobile home rent control statewide while requiring park owners to provide rent subsidies for low-income park residents.  It was a bold move that demonstrated CMPA’s true purpose and focus to preserve mobile home parks while helping those in need. Unfortunately, the measure did not pass, but it set the stage for CMPA’s unwavering commitment to protect the manufactured housing industry in California. See our campaign brochure or read More about Proposition 199.