Pathways to Affordability: Seven Steps to Expand Factory-Built Housing in Florida
The Florida Housing Coalition and Ivory Innovations have developed a blueprint to address the state's housing shortage by utilizing modular and manufactured construction to provide faster, more affordable homes for first-time buyers.
Description
Florida is adding homes faster than almost any other state, yet starter homes remain out of reach for many first-time buyers. Pathways to Affordability: Leveraging Factory-Built Housing in Florida outlines seven practical state-level strategies to deliver more resilient, attainable homes at scale.
Developed by Ivory Innovations in partnership with 2025 Ivory Prize Winner the Florida Housing Coalition, this blueprint draws on insights from builders, architects, policymakers, and housing advocates across the state. Each recommendation is designed to help Florida harness modular and manufactured housing as a faster, lower-cost tool to meet growing demand. By leveraging Florida's momentum in housing production and embracing factory-built solutions, the state can unlock thousands of safe, modern homes for the families who need them most.