UMH PROPERTIES, INC. HONORED WITH MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE’S COMMUNITY OPERATOR OF THE YEAR, LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY AND LAND-LEASE COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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UMH Properties (NYSE: UMH) announced on April 8, 2026 that it received three Manufactured Housing Institute awards: Community Operator of the Year, Leadership in Sustainability, and Land‑Lease Community of the Year for Saddle Creek in Dothan, Alabama. UMH said it owns 145 communities with ~27,100 developed homesites, including ~11,200 rental homes and over 1,000 self‑storage units.

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FREEHOLD, NJ, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH) (TASE: UMH), a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of manufactured home communities, is pleased to announce that on April 8, 2026, UMH was named Manufactured Housing Institute's Community Operator of the Year. In addition, UMH won the Manufactured Housing Institute's Leadership in Sustainability Award and Land-Lease Community of the Year Award given to Saddle Creek, located in Dothan, Alabama.

Samuel A. Landy, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented “UMH is proud to receive these awards. We have built an operating platform that delivers exceptional results year after year. We continue to acquire, improve, and expand our communities which increases access to quality affordable housing in each market that we serve. I would like to thank our managers, maintenance staff, regional managers, vice presidents, directors and officers and all other staff members for our outstanding achievements.”

UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a public equity REIT that owns and operates 145 manufactured home communities, containing approximately 27,100 developed homesites, of which 11,200 contain rental homes, and over 1,000 self-storage units. These communities are located in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. Included in the 145 communities are two communities in Florida, containing 363 sites, and one community in Pennsylvania, containing 113 sites, that UMH has an ownership interest in and operates through its joint ventures with Nuveen Real Estate.

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FAQ

What awards did UMH (UMH) win on April 8, 2026?

UMH was named Community Operator of the Year and won Leadership in Sustainability and Land‑Lease Community of the Year. According to UMH, the Land‑Lease award recognized Saddle Creek in Dothan, Alabama, and reflects company operational and sustainability efforts in 2026.

What does the UMH awards recognition mean for shareholders of UMH?

It broadly signals industry recognition of UMH's operations and sustainability practices, which may support investor confidence. According to UMH, awards validate their operating platform across 145 communities and ~27,100 homesites for long‑term growth and tenant demand.

How many communities and homesites does UMH (UMH) own and operate as of April 8, 2026?

UMH owns and operates 145 manufactured home communities containing approximately 27,100 developed homesites as of April 8, 2026. According to UMH, about 11,200 homesites contain rental homes and the company also operates over 1,000 self‑storage units across 12 states and joint ventures.

Which UMH property won Land‑Lease Community of the Year and where is it located?

Saddle Creek won Land‑Lease Community of the Year and is located in Dothan, Alabama, as announced April 8, 2026. According to UMH, the award highlights community management excellence and contributed to the company's triple recognition at the industry awards in 2026.

How does UMH describe its operating strategy in the April 8, 2026 announcement?

UMH describes its strategy as acquiring, improving and expanding communities to increase access to quality affordable housing. According to UMH, this operating platform delivers consistent results year after year across multiple states and includes joint‑venture operations and self‑storage assets nationwide.