Heat Deaths in Mobile Homes | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Mobile and manufactured homes make up just 5% of housing in Maricopa County, yet they were linked to 25% of indoor heat-related deaths last year — a staggering disparity that highlights a growing crisis. As these aging, often poorly insulated units become the only affordable housing for many, residents face skyrocketing electricity bills, unreliable power, and barriers to assistance programs. Many pay utilities through park management, blocking access to critical aid. While a new law prevents park owners from restricting AC units, advocates are calling for deeper protections to save lives in…