Community Housing Survey

Your participation is important to understanding the housing needs in our service area.

This survey was developed by Communities Unlimited to assist rural communities in identifying housing needs and strategies. Data gathered through this survey will only be accessed by authorized persons for the purposes of evaluation and planning. Any personal data collected will be kept personal and confidential. This survey is completely voluntary.

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Where do you live?

State(Obligatorio)

County(Obligatorio)

Where do you work?

State(Obligatorio)

Housing Concerns and Needs

What are your community housing concerns and needs?(Obligatorio)

Check all that apply

Many homes are in need of repairs

Many homes are old and in need of necessary updates

There are many vacant and abandoned homes

Many people are experiencing homelessness

Many people leave the community because of housing issues

There are not enough housing options to support the population

There are not enough house/apartment rental options

There are little housing options less than 1 mile from basic services (grocery store, bank, school, medical clinic, etc)

There is a lack of available land/building sites available for new homes

Many homes are regularly affected by floods or other natural disasters

None of these apply to my community

Housing Affordability

What housing affordability issues does your community experience?(Obligatorio)

Check all that apply

There is a lack of affordable housing options

Rental prices are too high for the average family

The cost to buy a home is too high for the average family

The cost to build a home is too high for the average family

There is a lack of affordable homes available for low-income families to buy

Land is too expensive for the average family

None of these apply to my community

Are many families in your community unable to qualify for a mortgage?(Obligatorio)

Yes

I don't know

Housing Services

What housing services does your community not have or need more of?(Obligatorio)

Check all that apply

Contractors

Specialty contractors such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC

General repair services that are bonded

Housing Developers

Mortgage lenders

Housing support providers

None of these apply to my community

Community Needs

What challenges do you face in your community regarding recreational or social activities?(Obligatorio)

Check all that apply

There is not enough for my family to do in the community

There are no community centers that are safe and accessible for all ages

There are not enough or no public parks/public outdoor spaces

The public parks are not maintained properly

None of these apply to my community

Community Leaders

How are your community leaders (formal and informal) addressing the housing issues in your community?(Obligatorio)

They want to help but do not know where to start

They are addressing the issues

They have not discussed or addressed the issues

I don't know

Community Utilities

Do many of the homes in your community have failing wells or septic systems?(Obligatorio)

Yes

I don't know

Community Utilities

Do many homes in your community have insufficient heating or cooling systems or have high utility bills in the winter or summer?(Obligatorio)

Yes

I don't know

Community Utilities

Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following(Obligatorio)

	Agree	Unsure	Disagree
My community water systems meets the needs of my community
My community water systems can handle drought conditions
My community waste water systems can manage rainfall without flooding
My current water rates are affordable
My electric utilities are adequate to meet my community's needs
My electric utility rates are affordable
The utility providers in my community are prepared to meet the future needs of the community, including housing development

Community Transportation

Please indicate whether each of the following is a major problem, minor problem, or not a problem in your community.(Obligatorio)

	Not a Problem	Minor Problem	Major Problem
Broken or uneven sidewalks
overgrown or littered sidewalks
Flooding when it rains
Limited transportation options (bike lanes, public transit, walkways, etc.)
Unmaintained streets
Insufficient street/sidewalk lighting

Community Perception

Please rate how much of a problem each of the following are in your community.(Obligatorio)

	Not a Problem	Minor Problem	Major Problem
Litter on private property
abandoned structures
Illegal dumping (furniture, bags of garbage, tires, etc.)
Dumping of stray animals
Animals without a leash or wandering neighborhoods
Abandoned vehicles on private or public property

Trash & Debris

How often do you see trash and debris in the following areas in your community?(Obligatorio)

	Seldom or Never	A Few Time a Year	A Few Times a Month	Almost Daily
Neighborhoods
Downtown
Community Parks or gathering areas
Commercial areas
Immediately outside city limits

Community Safety

Rate how safe you feel in the following situations(Obligatorio)

	Very Safe	Safe	Neutral	Unsafe	Very Unsafe
Walking or biking in your neighborhood
Visiting local businesses
Visiting downtown
At special events
In City Parks
Allowing my children to walk in neighborhood
Allowing my children to play in the city park
Overall feeling of safety in my neighborhood
Overall feeling of safety in my city/town

Individual Housing

All responses will be kept confidential

What type of housing do you live in?

Do you own or rent your home?

Individual Housing

All responses will be kept confidential

Do you experience any of the following issues in your current home?

Check all that apply

I spend more than 30% of my income on housing

I spend more than half of my income on housing

My utilities costs are extremely high

Lack or quality of internet services/broadband

I do not have access to clean or fresh water in my home

Major appliances or systems in my home are reaching the end of their life and I do not know how I will replace them

The commute from my home to my job, school, or other necessities is a hardship

My home needs extensive rehabilitation or repairs

None of these apply to my current home

Individual Housing

All responses will be kept confidential

Why have you chosen to live in your community?

I have always lived here

I moved here for a job or educational opportunity

I Inherited a home or property

I have been unable to find a home or apartment that I would like to buy or rent in a different community

Other

Individual Housing

All responses will be kept confidential

Has there been a time within the last 3 years that you or someone you know wanted to buy or rent a home in your community but were unable to or chose not to?

Yes, I wanted to buy a home but did not

Yes, someone I know wanted to buy a home but did not

Yes, I wanted to rent a home but did not

Yes, someone I know wanted to rent a home but did not

Please explain why

Individual Housing

All responses will be kept confidential

If you were to move out of this area, what would be the reason?

Lack of employment

Low Wages

Lack of affordable housing

Lack of quality homes

Lack of homes that I want to live in

Access to or quality of medical services

Cost of housing

Cost of living (non-housing)

Quality of Schools

Neighborhood safety or crime

I would never move out of this area

Check all that apply

General Household Information

Are you willing to answer a few general questions about yourself and your household?

Yes

We will use this information for reporting purposes only and your personal information will never be shared.

Is someone in your home a veteran?

Is someone in your home a disabled?

How many people live in your home?

Are there children living in your home?

Yes, One or more children under the age of 5

Yes, One or more children aged 5-17

Yes, One or more full-time student aged 17-24

Check all that apply

Is someone in your home age 62 or over?

What is your race?

Black or African American

White

Native American or Native Alaskan

Asian

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Other

Check all that apply

What is your gender?

Final Thoughts?

Please provide any additional comments regarding housing in the area: