Crew housing units for southern Kansas
We build crew units in Breckenridge, TX and deliver, set, and connect them in southern Kansas under one contract. Southwest Kansas towns report deep housing shortages: Garden City says it needs 4,000 homes by 2030 and Dodge City 1,465 more units by 2035. Wind farm and plant construction crews add hundreds of temporary workers at a time.
Where we deliver in Southern Kansas
| Hub | County / parish | Road miles from Breckenridge, TX | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Seward County | 370 | Wind and plant crews |
| Garden City | Finney County | 437 | Food processing, housing shortage |
| Dodge City | Ford County | 390 | Food processing |
| Hugoton | Stevens County | 403 | Hugoton gas field, rail work |
| Wichita | Sedgwick County | 390 | South-central Kansas |
Approximate road miles from Breckenridge, TX, mapped with OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) on Oct 19, 2026. Oversize routes can be longer.
What is driving workforce housing demand in Southern Kansas
Housing shortages in southwest Kansas
In testimony to the Kansas Legislature, Garden City said it needs 4,000 homes by 2030 and Dodge City’s assessment found a need for 1,465 additional units by 2035, with Liberal and other towns also facing shortages [1][2].
Construction crews
Wind projects bring large temporary crews; Seward County anticipated up to 450 temporary workers for one build [3]. In Garden City, a new 280,000 sq ft food plant opened in April 2026 with more than 250 jobs [4], and a rail yard expansion in Hugoton went out for bid in February 2026 [5]. Every one of those projects competes for the same few rentals.
Bracketed numbers refer to the sources at the bottom of the page.
Southern Kansas rules that affect crew housing
Kansas licenses manufactured home installers through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) [6]. Non-coded crew units are permitted as buildings by the county or city. Ask us which code type fits your Kansas site.
- Oversize transport: KDOT, K-TRIPS oversize permitting.
- Septic and wastewater: KDHE Bulletin 4-2, Minimum Standards for Design and Construction of Onsite Wastewater Systems.
- Zoning and land use: set by the county or city where the site is. Start there before you sign for land.
Turnkey scope in Southern Kansas
| Manufacturing | Units are built in Breckenridge, TX to the plan and spec sheet on your contract: room count, baths, kitchen layout, and code type (non-coded crew unit or HUD-code). |
|---|---|
| Delivery and transport | Each unit travels from Breckenridge, TX to your site as an oversize load, delivered in the sequence set in your proposal. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish. |
| Setup | Units are set on your prepared pad, leveled, blocked, and anchored. PTAC heat-and-air units ship loose and are installed on site. |
| Utility hookups | We connect each unit to the water, wastewater, and power service at the pad, so the building is ready to occupy once inspections clear. |
| Project management | One contract and one point of contact for the schedule, delivery sequencing, and coordination with your site contractor, utilities, and inspectors. |
You provide the land. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish, and coordinates pads, roads, and utility service to each pad. Your proposal lists the full scope for your site.
Models and suggested mix
- Wind farm crew of 100: 20 × 5-room crew units, or 15 × 7-room sleepers with catering
- Plant employees in a tight rental market: 4-suite kitchenette units
- Supervisors: 4-suite full-kitchen units
| Model | Size | Rooms / baths | Kitchen | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16×76 5-Bed, 5-Bath Crew Unit (Shared Kitchen) | 16 × 76 ft | 5 rooms / 5 | One shared full kitchen, center of the unit | Non-coded crew unit |
| 16×76 HUD-Code 5-Bed, 5-Bath Unit (Shared Kitchen) | 16 × 76 ft | 5 rooms / 5 | One shared full kitchen | HUD-code manufactured home |
| 16×76 4-Suite Unit (Four Full Kitchens) | 16 × 76 ft | 4 rooms / 4 | Four full kitchens, one per suite | Non-coded crew unit |
| 16×60 4-Suite Kitchenette Unit | 16 × 60 ft | 4 rooms / 4 | Four kitchenettes (cooktop, microwave, small refrigerator) | Non-coded crew unit |
| 16×76 5-Room Sleeper (No Kitchen) | 16 × 76 ft | 5 rooms / 5 | None (pair with a dining hall or catering) | Non-coded crew unit |
| 7-Room High-Density Sleeper | 16 × 76 ft | 7 private rooms / 7 | None | Non-coded crew unit (custom build) |
| 6-Room Crew Unit | 16 × 76 ft | 6 private rooms / 6 | Sleeper (no kitchen) or with a shared kitchen | Non-coded crew unit |
| 4-Room, 4-Bath Crew Unit | 16 × 76 ft | 4 private rooms / 4 | Varies | Non-coded crew unit |
| 4-Room Unit with Shared Kitchen & Laundry | 16 × 76 ft | 4 private rooms / 4 | Shared kitchen and laundry | Non-coded crew unit |
| HUD-Code 4-Bed, 4-Bath Home | 16 × 76 ft | 4 bedrooms / 4 | Central kitchen and living | HUD-code manufactured home (TDHCA) |
| 4-Bed, 4-Bath Shared Living Unit | 16 × 76 ft | 4 bedrooms / 4 | Shared kitchen and living | Ask: available coded or non-coded |
No prices are published; inquire with your headcount and we will recommend a unit count.
Delivery logistics into Southern Kansas
Units travel as 16 ft wide oversize loads on KDOT permits for the route north from Breckenridge through Oklahoma. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish. In rural counties, plan for septic, water supply, and county road access.
From inquiry to move-in in Southern Kansas
We do not publish prices or promise dates on the website. Every project follows these steps:
- Inquire. Send the form with worker count, location, and start date.
- Unit mix and site check. We confirm the models, room count, and code type, and what the site needs at each pad.
- Proposal and contract. A written proposal with the turnkey scope, unit list, and schedule assumptions.
- Build slot. Units are built to order in Breckenridge, TX. Ask about current availability; your proposal shows the build and delivery sequence.
- Permits and site prep. Our team lines up transport and site permits while base pads are laid out during the build. Site readiness usually sets the pace.
- Delivery and setup. Units arrive in the agreed sequence and are set, leveled, anchored, and connected.
- Walkthrough and handover. Final walkthrough, punch list, and handover so your inspections and move-in can proceed.
Industries we serve in Southern Kansas
Oilfield crew housingData center workforce housingPipeline crew housingConstruction megaprojectsH-2A farmworker housingUtility and storm crews
Other states: OklahomaNew MexicoLouisianaColorado Texas Full service area
Common questions
Do you deliver to Kansas?
Southern Kansas is in our full turnkey service area. For the rest of Kansas we can deliver; setup and hookup scope is confirmed per project.
Who licenses manufactured home installers in Kansas?
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC).
Who sets septic rules for a crew camp in southern Kansas?
Counties do, through sanitary codes built on KDHE Bulletin 4-2. Where a county has no code, K.A.R. 28-5-6 to 9 and Bulletin 4-2 apply. Contact the county health department before designing the site.
How short is housing in Garden City and Dodge City?
Garden City says it needs 4,000 homes by 2030, and Dodge City’s assessment shows a need for 1,465 more units by 2035.
How far is Southern Kansas from where the units are built?
Units are built in Breckenridge, TX. By road, Liberal is about 370 miles and Garden City about 437 miles from the build site (OpenStreetMap routing, Oct 19, 2026).
Sources
- Kansas Legislature, House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development testimony (Feb 6, 2025)
- DCFC Development Corp, Dodge City housing testimony (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- Southwest Kansas Coalition, “Wind Energy and the Construction Boom” (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- Empirical, Garden City facility updates (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- Kansas Register, Seaboard Foods request for bids, rail yard expansion in Hugoton (Feb 26, 2026)
- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, licensed manufactured housing installers (Jan 2026)
- KDOT, K-TRIPS oversize permitting (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- KDHE Bulletin 4-2, Minimum Standards for Design and Construction of Onsite Wastewater Systems (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Last updated 2026-10-19. Figures are as published by each source on the date shown; re-check before you budget.
What happens after you inquire
- Our team reviews your project details and replies within one business day.
- We contact you to confirm your needs: headcount, site, and schedule.
- We prepare options for your project.
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