2024 Seneca Cayuga Nation Housing Assessment

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* 1. Are you a member of the Seneca Cayuga Nation?

Yes

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* 2. What state do you live in?

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* 3. What city do you live in?

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* 4. Check all that apply if any of your household members are:

Veteran

Over 60

Single Parent

Person with a disability

None of the above

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* 5. Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

11 or more

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* 6. Would you describe your home as overcrowded?

Yes

Unsure

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* 7. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

1-2

3-5

6-8

9 or more

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* 8. How many adults in your household are currently employed?

1-2

3-4

5 or more

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* 9. What is the current employment status of household members? Check all that apply

Part time Employed

Full time employed

Seasonally employed

Self employed

Homemaker

Retired

Student

Disability/unable to work

Unemployed less than 6 months

Unemployed more than 6 months

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What is your current housing situation?

I own my home and pay a mortgage

I own a home and do not pay a mortgage

I pay rent

I live with a friend or family member and pay rent

I live with a friend or family member and do not pay rent

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you currently reside in a home managed or owned by the Seneca Cayuga Nation?

Yes

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* 12. What type of home do you live in?

Single Family Home

Multi-Family (apartment or duplex)

Mobile Home

Boat

Elder Housing

Bunk House

Hotel or Short Term housing

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How many bedroom are in your house?

0-1

2-3

4-5

6 or more

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* 14. What year was your home built?

1800-1930

1931-1960

1961-1990

1991-2020

2020-present

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* 15. What year did you (or first household member) move into your current home?

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* 16. What is your current mortgage or rent, EXCLUDING home heating cost, electricity, water, and sewer?

100-500

500-1000

1000-1500

1500-2000

2000-2500

2500-3000

3000+

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* 17. What is your approximate annual household income? (Provide your best guess if unsure)

0-15000

16,000-30,000

30,001-50,000

50,001-75,000

75,001-100,000

100,001-125,000

125,001-150,000

200,000+

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* 18. Do you spend more than 30% of your household income towards housing costs? (Provide best guess if unsure)

No, housing costs are less than 30% of our combined household income

Yes, housing costs are between 30% and 50% of our combined household income

Yes, housing costs are 50% or higher of our combined household income

I don't know

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* 19. If you own your home, what is the approximate assessed value of your home? (Provide your best guess)

0-50000

50,001-100,000

100,001-150,000

150,000-200,000

200,001-250,000

300,000+

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* 20. Would you, or any member of your household, prefer to own a home but do not?

Yes

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* 21. If you, or household members living in your household unit, would prefer to own a home but do not, what are the obstacles? (mark all that apply)

Too expensive (There are no homes in my price range)

Not available (not enough available homes to choose from)

Too difficult (paperwork and steps to obtaining financing have stopped me from applying)

Not eligible (Do not make enough money)

No lots available (prefer to build)

Poor quality (available homes need extensive renovations)

Location (no homes in location they want)

Energy inefficient (available homes need too many energy efficiency upgrades)

Other (please specify)

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* 22. How much would you be willing to pay each month for housing ownership? (excluding home heating costs, electricity, water, sewer)

300-600

601-800

801-1000

1001-1400

1401-1600

1601-1900

1901+

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* 23. What do you use primarily to heat your home?

Heating fuel

Electric

Wood Stove

Other (please specify)

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* 24. What is your average heating costs in a winter month (Oct-March)

50-100

100-125

125-150

150-200

200-250

250-300

300-350

350+

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* 25. Please rate the overall condition of your home

Excellent (very few repairs needed)

Good (few minor repairs needed)

Adequate (repairs needed to improve living conditions)

Poor (Major repairs needed to make it safe and livable)

Not livable (we are currently unable to live in our home)

Other (please specify)

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* 26. Does your home have issues with mold?

Yes

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* 27. How important are the follwing senior housing needs?

	High level of need/demand	Medium level of demand/need	Low level of Need or demand	No need of demand at this time	Actually we need less of this
More Senior Housing: Meaning smaller units like condos or cottages on a single level that allows independent seniors to not have stairs, and to not be responsible for upkeep	More Senior Housing: Meaning smaller units like condos or cottages on a single level that allows independent seniors to not have stairs, and to not be responsible for upkeep High level of need/demand	More Senior Housing: Meaning smaller units like condos or cottages on a single level that allows independent seniors to not have stairs, and to not be responsible for upkeep Medium level of demand/need	More Senior Housing: Meaning smaller units like condos or cottages on a single level that allows independent seniors to not have stairs, and to not be responsible for upkeep Low level of Need or demand	More Senior Housing: Meaning smaller units like condos or cottages on a single level that allows independent seniors to not have stairs, and to not be responsible for upkeep No need of demand at this time	More Senior Housing: Meaning smaller units like condos or cottages on a single level that allows independent seniors to not have stairs, and to not be responsible for upkeep Actually we need less of this
More Senior Housing: Meaning self contained living units for older adults who are able to care for themselves in a multi-unit or apartment building	More Senior Housing: Meaning self contained living units for older adults who are able to care for themselves in a multi-unit or apartment building High level of need/demand	More Senior Housing: Meaning self contained living units for older adults who are able to care for themselves in a multi-unit or apartment building Medium level of demand/need	More Senior Housing: Meaning self contained living units for older adults who are able to care for themselves in a multi-unit or apartment building Low level of Need or demand	More Senior Housing: Meaning self contained living units for older adults who are able to care for themselves in a multi-unit or apartment building No need of demand at this time	More Senior Housing: Meaning self contained living units for older adults who are able to care for themselves in a multi-unit or apartment building Actually we need less of this
Assisted Living Senior Housing for seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely	Assisted Living Senior Housing for seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely High level of need/demand	Assisted Living Senior Housing for seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely Medium level of demand/need	Assisted Living Senior Housing for seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely Low level of Need or demand	Assisted Living Senior Housing for seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely No need of demand at this time	Assisted Living Senior Housing for seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely Actually we need less of this
More housing that Seniors can afford to live in	More housing that Seniors can afford to live in High level of need/demand	More housing that Seniors can afford to live in Medium level of demand/need	More housing that Seniors can afford to live in Low level of Need or demand	More housing that Seniors can afford to live in No need of demand at this time	More housing that Seniors can afford to live in Actually we need less of this

Other (please specify)

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* 28. How important are the following tribal housing needs in your community? Mark one circle per row

	High level of demand/need	Medium level of demand/need	Low level of demand/need	No need or demand at this time	Actually we need less of this
More affordable housing	More affordable housing High level of demand/need	More affordable housing Medium level of demand/need	More affordable housing Low level of demand/need	More affordable housing No need or demand at this time	More affordable housing Actually we need less of this
Make current homes more energy efficient, reducing energy costs	Make current homes more energy efficient, reducing energy costs High level of demand/need	Make current homes more energy efficient, reducing energy costs Medium level of demand/need	Make current homes more energy efficient, reducing energy costs Low level of demand/need	Make current homes more energy efficient, reducing energy costs No need or demand at this time	Make current homes more energy efficient, reducing energy costs Actually we need less of this
Existing home renovations: Improve quality of existing homes	Existing home renovations: Improve quality of existing homes High level of demand/need	Existing home renovations: Improve quality of existing homes Medium level of demand/need	Existing home renovations: Improve quality of existing homes Low level of demand/need	Existing home renovations: Improve quality of existing homes No need or demand at this time	Existing home renovations: Improve quality of existing homes Actually we need less of this
More rental units	More rental units High level of demand/need	More rental units Medium level of demand/need	More rental units Low level of demand/need	More rental units No need or demand at this time	More rental units Actually we need less of this
More short term/Seasonal housing	More short term/Seasonal housing High level of demand/need	More short term/Seasonal housing Medium level of demand/need	More short term/Seasonal housing Low level of demand/need	More short term/Seasonal housing No need or demand at this time	More short term/Seasonal housing Actually we need less of this
More duplexes and apartments	More duplexes and apartments High level of demand/need	More duplexes and apartments Medium level of demand/need	More duplexes and apartments Low level of demand/need	More duplexes and apartments No need or demand at this time	More duplexes and apartments Actually we need less of this
Renovate Existing homes	Renovate Existing homes High level of demand/need	Renovate Existing homes Medium level of demand/need	Renovate Existing homes Low level of demand/need	Renovate Existing homes No need or demand at this time	Renovate Existing homes Actually we need less of this
Make current homes energy efficient	Make current homes energy efficient High level of demand/need	Make current homes energy efficient Medium level of demand/need	Make current homes energy efficient Low level of demand/need	Make current homes energy efficient No need or demand at this time	Make current homes energy efficient Actually we need less of this
Make home sites available to build homes on	Make home sites available to build homes on High level of demand/need	Make home sites available to build homes on Medium level of demand/need	Make home sites available to build homes on Low level of demand/need	Make home sites available to build homes on No need or demand at this time	Make home sites available to build homes on Actually we need less of this
More single family homes	More single family homes High level of demand/need	More single family homes Medium level of demand/need	More single family homes Low level of demand/need	More single family homes No need or demand at this time	More single family homes Actually we need less of this
More one bedroom units/homes	More one bedroom units/homes High level of demand/need	More one bedroom units/homes Medium level of demand/need	More one bedroom units/homes Low level of demand/need	More one bedroom units/homes No need or demand at this time	More one bedroom units/homes Actually we need less of this
More 2-3 bedroom units/homes	More 2-3 bedroom units/homes High level of demand/need	More 2-3 bedroom units/homes Medium level of demand/need	More 2-3 bedroom units/homes Low level of demand/need	More 2-3 bedroom units/homes No need or demand at this time	More 2-3 bedroom units/homes Actually we need less of this
More 4+ bedroom units/homes	More 4+ bedroom units/homes High level of demand/need	More 4+ bedroom units/homes Medium level of demand/need	More 4+ bedroom units/homes Low level of demand/need	More 4+ bedroom units/homes No need or demand at this time	More 4+ bedroom units/homes Actually we need less of this

Other (please specify)

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* 29. What is the most important tribal priority for housing improvements in your community? Please rate in order of importance 1 = most important; 6 = least important

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* 30. Would you be willing to live in a small home (600-800 sq ft), duplex, or attached unti if it makes your housing payment more affordable?

Yes

Maybe

Other (please specify)

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* 31. What type of housing program are you most interested in either now or in the future?

Homebuyer Assistance

A rental unit

I have land and need access to a loan to build my own home

I would like to participate in a "sweat equity" housing program, where I build and help to build others homes

Access to funding to help renovate my home

Financial literacy program

Home maintenance education program

I am not interested in a housing program at this time

Other (please specify)

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* 32. Regardless of your housing situation now, would you prefer to rent or to own your home?

I prefer to own

I prefer to rent

Other (please specify)

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* 33. Do you own land in your community? (apart from the land your home is on, of you own a home)

Yes, and I would like to build on that land

Yes, but I am not interested in building a home on my land

Other (please specify)

2024 Seneca Cayuga Nation Housing Assessment

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* 1. Are you a member of the Seneca Cayuga Nation?

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* 2. What state do you live in?

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* 3. What city do you live in?

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* 4. Check all that apply if any of your household members are:

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* 5. Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

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* 6. Would you describe your home as overcrowded?

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* 7. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

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* 8. How many adults in your household are currently employed?

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* 9. What is the current employment status of household members? Check all that apply

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* 10. What is your current housing situation?

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* 11. Do you currently reside in a home managed or owned by the Seneca Cayuga Nation?

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* 12. What type of home do you live in?

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* 13. How many bedroom are in your house?

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* 14. What year was your home built?

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* 15. What year did you (or first household member) move into your current home?

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* 16. What is your current mortgage or rent, EXCLUDING home heating cost, electricity, water, and sewer?

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* 17. What is your approximate annual household income? (Provide your best guess if unsure)

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* 18. Do you spend more than 30% of your household income towards housing costs? (Provide best guess if unsure)

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* 19. If you own your home, what is the approximate assessed value of your home? (Provide your best guess)

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* 20. Would you, or any member of your household, prefer to own a home but do not?

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* 21. If you, or household members living in your household unit, would prefer to own a home but do not, what are the obstacles? (mark all that apply)

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* 22. How much would you be willing to pay each month for housing ownership? (excluding home heating costs, electricity, water, sewer)

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* 23. What do you use primarily to heat your home?

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* 24. What is your average heating costs in a winter month (Oct-March)

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* 25. Please rate the overall condition of your home

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* 26. Does your home have issues with mold?

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* 27. How important are the follwing senior housing needs?

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* 28. How important are the following tribal housing needs in your community? Mark one circle per row

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* 29. What is the most important tribal priority for housing improvements in your community? Please rate in order of importance 1 = most important; 6 = least important

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* 30. Would you be willing to live in a small home (600-800 sq ft), duplex, or attached unti if it makes your housing payment more affordable?

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* 31. What type of housing program are you most interested in either now or in the future?

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* 32. Regardless of your housing situation now, would you prefer to rent or to own your home?

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* 33. Do you own land in your community? (apart from the land your home is on, of you own a home)

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* 34. How would you describe the most critical housing need or issue in your community?

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* 35. Comments or Suggestions?