Clinton Township - 2022 Community Survey Questions for the Public

Clinton Township 2022 Community Survey

Objectives

The purpose of this survey is to understand the cost of housing for residents of Clinton Township and what impediments they may face in accessing affordable housing.

Introduction

Clinton Township is required to complete an Analysis of Impediments (AI) every 5 years to receive grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This survey is the first of many steps in doing so and will include questions about your home, neighborhood, and Clinton Township. The data compiled from this survey will provide information to create policies and strategies to improve fair housing in the Township.

Clinton Township has contracted with the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit to conduct a community survey as part of the AI process.

1.What is your zip code?

48035

48036

48038

None of the above

2.Based on your monthly income before taxes, how much of your monthly income do you spend on housing?

Less than 30%

Between 30-50%

More than 50%

3.Has your housing cost changed in the past 5 years?

I pay more

I pay around the same

I pay less

4.If your housing cost has changed, what caused the change?

Change in household size

Moved to a higher/lower priced area or housing

Landlord increased/decreased the cost of rent

Property tax change

Change in housing needs

Other (please specify)

7.Do you receive housing assistance? If so, please explain the type of assistance.

10.Have you ever experienced or witnessed housing discrimination in the State of Michigan?

Yes

I don’t know

12.Which of the following best describes the person or organization that you witnessed or experienced engaging in discriminatory behavior?

Rental Property Owner/Manger

Seller of a house or other housing unity

Condo Association/Homeowner’s Association

Realtor, Appraiser, or other Real Estate Professional

Bank, Loan Officer, Mortgage Broker, or other Lender

Government Employee at the Local or State Level

Public Housing Authority Employee

Other (please specify)

14.Do you know anyone in Clinton Township or Macomb County who has faced the following?

Unfairly refused a rental or sale agreement

Unfairly denied a mortgage

Falsely denied available housing options

Unfairly directed to a certain neighborhood and/or locations

Not shown all housing options

Not given reasonable accommodation for a disability

Offered unfair terms when buying or selling

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

18.How familiar are you with Fair Housing Laws?

Not familiar

Somewhat familiar

Very familiar

19.Do you think Federal/State Fair Housing Laws are difficult to understand or follow?

Yes

I don’t know

21.What is your ethnicity?

Hispanic or Latino (a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race)

Not Hispanic or Latino

Other (please specify)

22.What is your gender

Male

Female

Other/Prefer not to indicate

24.What is your first language?

English

Spanish

Arabic

Other (please specify)

25.Are you or someone in your household living with a disability?

Yes

30.Do you have any comments about fair housing in your community?

31.Optional: We are holding a raffle for a $25 gift card. If you wish to participate in the raffle, please answer Questions 31-32. Your previous questions will remain anonymous. By answering below, you will be added to the contact list for upcoming fair housing community outreach/meetings and to be entered in the raffle.

If you are interested in receiving feedback on this survey and community outreach events, check this box.

If you do not want further information but would like to enter to win a gift card, please check this box.

32.If you checked one or both boxes in the previous question, provide contact information below.

Name

Organization (if any)

Email Address

Phone Number

Current Progress,

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