Proposed HUD rule on RV USE Definition

[D_E_Bishop]

There was an article on Yahoo News this morning regarding a proposed change in the definition of the use of Vehicular Homes(RVs). It appears to be designation changes for under 400 sq. ft. Link to article below;

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It appears to me to be a foothold in changing the Tax Code regarding the deduction of interest paid on motor homes under the Second Home Rule. It sounds like it will effect all motor homes purchased before the rule is passed by the HUD regulatory Board.

Your Opinions Please.

[Sam_Spade]

Dutch_12078 wrote:
The amount of misinformation floating around about this basic rewording of the long standing (1982) HUD RV definition is simply amazing.

As is the number of participants here who don't follow the day to day conversations and then jump in and post the same (mis)information for the 35th time. 😞

[DutchmenSport]

I posted on the previous threads, this is n attempt for HUD to tighten the financial belt who they guarantee home loans to by redefining what is a "house" and what is an "RV." Park Models 400 square feet are the real problem. HUD already will not guarantee a home loan on an RV. AND there is nothing keeping anyone from full timing in an RV. You just can't get a HUD home guaranteed loan to purchase an RV. (but that already exists.) It may also eliminate any possibility of calling an RV a "second home" and subject to tax write off for income tax purposes. But as far as the RV life-style ... I don't see any impact at all.

[Dutch_12078]

The amount of misinformation floating around about this basic rewording of the long standing (1982) HUD RV definition is simply amazing. The fact is the RVIA, RVDA, and other RV related groups have been pressing for a clearer definition for years now. There is nothing in either the current or proposed wording that would have any effect on fulltimers. Here's a joint statement from the RVIA, RVDA, and ARVC regarding the proposal: Clicky

[Second_Chance]

As stated - posted and discussed several times. The rules (currently being revised) are to further define manufactured housing and will not affect the RV community as some doomsayers are concluding.

Rob

[gbopp]

This has been posted and discussed several times.
I think this sums it up:

"Perhaps this is to protect people from unsafe living conditions, but they won't be too safe when they are homeless and on the streets."

"We don't need more restrictions on housing when so many people are homeless, living below poverty level and underemployed. This would just put more people living out of the streets or living illegally just trying to live day to day. Stop this nonsense and throw this out."


Do you really think our government would try to squeeze more money out of us? :B