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.

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* 1. What is your zip code?

48035

48036

48038

None of the above

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* 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%

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

I pay more

I pay around the same

I pay less

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* 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)

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* 5. What type of housing do you currently live in?

Single family home

Duplex

Condominium

Apartment with 1-5 units

Apartment with 5+ units

Manufactured home/mobile home

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your current housing situation?

Rent from a Housing Authority

Rent from a Private Landlord

Rent with Section 8

Live with a family member or friend

Group Home

Own

Currently do not have housing

Other (Please specify)

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

Section 8 voucher

Other governmental rental assistance

Non-government assistance

Utility assistance

Not applicable

Other (Please specify)

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* 8. Only if you are a renter, answer the following questions. How important are the following factors in your housing choice? (If a statement does to pertain to you, please leave blank) [This question’s answers are ranked from “Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree”]

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I could afford to pay for housing	I could afford to pay for housing Strongly Agree	I could afford to pay for housing Agree	I could afford to pay for housing Neutral	I could afford to pay for housing Disagree	I could afford to pay for housing Strongly Disagree
Housing that accommodates disability of housing member	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Strongly Agree	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Agree	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Neutral	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Disagree	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Strongly Disagree
Housing large enough for my household	Housing large enough for my household Strongly Agree	Housing large enough for my household Agree	Housing large enough for my household Neutral	Housing large enough for my household Disagree	Housing large enough for my household Strongly Disagree
My credit history/score	My credit history/score Strongly Agree	My credit history/score Agree	My credit history/score Neutral	My credit history/score Disagree	My credit history/score Strongly Disagree
The amount of money I had for a deposit	The amount of money I had for a deposit Strongly Agree	The amount of money I had for a deposit Agree	The amount of money I had for a deposit Neutral	The amount of money I had for a deposit Disagree	The amount of money I had for a deposit Strongly Disagree
Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Strongly Agree	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Agree	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Neutral	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Disagree	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Strongly Disagree
Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Strongly Agree	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Agree	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Neutral	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Disagree	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Strongly Disagree
Other (Please specify)	Other (Please specify) Strongly Agree	Other (Please specify) Agree	Other (Please specify) Neutral	Other (Please specify) Disagree	Other (Please specify) Strongly Disagree

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* 9. Only if you are a homeowner, answer the following questions. How important are the following factors in your housing choice? (If a statement does to pertain to you, please leave blank) [This question’s answers are ranked from “Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree”]

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I could afford to pay for housing	I could afford to pay for housing Strongly Agree	I could afford to pay for housing Agree	I could afford to pay for housing Neutral	I could afford to pay for housing Disagree	I could afford to pay for housing Strongly Disagree
Housing that accommodates disability of housing member	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Strongly Agree	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Agree	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Neutral	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Disagree	Housing that accommodates disability of housing member Strongly Disagree
Housing large enough for my household	Housing large enough for my household Strongly Agree	Housing large enough for my household Agree	Housing large enough for my household Neutral	Housing large enough for my household Disagree	Housing large enough for my household Strongly Disagree
My credit history/score	My credit history/score Strongly Agree	My credit history/score Agree	My credit history/score Neutral	My credit history/score Disagree	My credit history/score Strongly Disagree
The amount of money I had for a deposit	The amount of money I had for a deposit Strongly Agree	The amount of money I had for a deposit Agree	The amount of money I had for a deposit Neutral	The amount of money I had for a deposit Disagree	The amount of money I had for a deposit Strongly Disagree
Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Strongly Agree	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Agree	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Neutral	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Disagree	Housing was available in the neighborhood I chose Strongly Disagree
Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Strongly Agree	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Agree	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Neutral	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Disagree	Concern that I would not be welcome in that neighborhood Strongly Disagree
Other (Please specify)	Other (Please specify) Strongly Agree	Other (Please specify) Agree	Other (Please specify) Neutral	Other (Please specify) Disagree	Other (Please specify) Strongly Disagree

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

Yes

I don’t know

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* 11. What type or types of discrimination have you witnessed?

Race or Color

National Origin or Ancestry

Religion or Creed

Disability

Familial Status (Families w/ children)

Sex/Gender

Sexual Orientation

Gender Identity/Expression

Age

Marital status

Criminal Background

English Spoken as a Second Language

Citizenship Status

Source of Income (including using a Housing Choice Voucher or other financial assistance)

Political Beliefs or Expression

Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 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)

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* 13. What did you do, or would you do if you experienced or witnessed housing discrimination?

Nothing

I wouldn’t know what to do

Complain to the individual/organization discriminating

Contact my local nonprofit

Contact local, state, or federal government, including the Michigan Attorney General’s Office

Contact the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR)

Contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Contact the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit

Contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

Contact a private attorney

Contact a legal aid attorney

Other (please specify)

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* 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)

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* 15. This question’s answers are ranked from “Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree”.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I am satisfied with the schools in my area	I am satisfied with the schools in my area Strongly Agree	I am satisfied with the schools in my area Agree	I am satisfied with the schools in my area Neutral	I am satisfied with the schools in my area Disagree	I am satisfied with the schools in my area Strongly Disagree
There are quality jobs in my neighborhood	There are quality jobs in my neighborhood Strongly Agree	There are quality jobs in my neighborhood Agree	There are quality jobs in my neighborhood Neutral	There are quality jobs in my neighborhood Disagree	There are quality jobs in my neighborhood Strongly Disagree
There is access to public transit close to my neighborhood	There is access to public transit close to my neighborhood Strongly Agree	There is access to public transit close to my neighborhood Agree	There is access to public transit close to my neighborhood Neutral	There is access to public transit close to my neighborhood Disagree	There is access to public transit close to my neighborhood Strongly Disagree
There is enough parking in my area of town	There is enough parking in my area of town Strongly Agree	There is enough parking in my area of town Agree	There is enough parking in my area of town Neutral	There is enough parking in my area of town Disagree	There is enough parking in my area of town Strongly Disagree
There are plenty of parks, playgrounds, or green space	There are plenty of parks, playgrounds, or green space Strongly Agree	There are plenty of parks, playgrounds, or green space Agree	There are plenty of parks, playgrounds, or green space Neutral	There are plenty of parks, playgrounds, or green space Disagree	There are plenty of parks, playgrounds, or green space Strongly Disagree
There is a pharmacy close to my house	There is a pharmacy close to my house Strongly Agree	There is a pharmacy close to my house Agree	There is a pharmacy close to my house Neutral	There is a pharmacy close to my house Disagree	There is a pharmacy close to my house Strongly Disagree
There is a public library close to my house	There is a public library close to my house Strongly Agree	There is a public library close to my house Agree	There is a public library close to my house Neutral	There is a public library close to my house Disagree	There is a public library close to my house Strongly Disagree
There are grocery stores near my place of living	There are grocery stores near my place of living Strongly Agree	There are grocery stores near my place of living Agree	There are grocery stores near my place of living Neutral	There are grocery stores near my place of living Disagree	There are grocery stores near my place of living Strongly Disagree
There are banks and credit unions near my place of living	There are banks and credit unions near my place of living Strongly Agree	There are banks and credit unions near my place of living Agree	There are banks and credit unions near my place of living Neutral	There are banks and credit unions near my place of living Disagree	There are banks and credit unions near my place of living Strongly Disagree
The condition of the homes in my neighborhoods are acceptable	The condition of the homes in my neighborhoods are acceptable Strongly Agree	The condition of the homes in my neighborhoods are acceptable Agree	The condition of the homes in my neighborhoods are acceptable Neutral	The condition of the homes in my neighborhoods are acceptable Disagree	The condition of the homes in my neighborhoods are acceptable Strongly Disagree
The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Strongly Agree	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Agree	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Neutral	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Disagree	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Strongly Disagree
There are plenty of parks and other public spaces near my home	There are plenty of parks and other public spaces near my home Strongly Agree	There are plenty of parks and other public spaces near my home Agree	There are plenty of parks and other public spaces near my home Neutral	There are plenty of parks and other public spaces near my home Disagree	There are plenty of parks and other public spaces near my home Strongly Disagree
The conditions of the homes in my neighborhood are acceptable	The conditions of the homes in my neighborhood are acceptable Strongly Agree	The conditions of the homes in my neighborhood are acceptable Agree	The conditions of the homes in my neighborhood are acceptable Neutral	The conditions of the homes in my neighborhood are acceptable Disagree	The conditions of the homes in my neighborhood are acceptable Strongly Disagree
The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Strongly Agree	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Agree	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Neutral	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Disagree	The streets and sidewalks near my home are well kept Strongly Disagree
There are plenty of other public spaces near my home	There are plenty of other public spaces near my home Strongly Agree	There are plenty of other public spaces near my home Agree	There are plenty of other public spaces near my home Neutral	There are plenty of other public spaces near my home Disagree	There are plenty of other public spaces near my home Strongly Disagree
The streets and sidewalks in my neighborhood have adequate lighting	The streets and sidewalks in my neighborhood have adequate lighting Strongly Agree	The streets and sidewalks in my neighborhood have adequate lighting Agree	The streets and sidewalks in my neighborhood have adequate lighting Neutral	The streets and sidewalks in my neighborhood have adequate lighting Disagree	The streets and sidewalks in my neighborhood have adequate lighting Strongly Disagree

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* 16. Which of these, if any, have made your housing choice or situation worse?

Weather-related flooding

Wildfires

Job loss

Utility shutoffs

Eviction

Crime

Extreme weather

Increased rent/payments

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Who do you turn to when faced with the housing struggles identified in question 15?

Church or Faith-Based Groups

Neighborhood Groups

Support Groups

Sports or Hobby Groups

Government Agency or Program

Non-Profit Group

Schools

Family and Friends

Do Not Seek Help

Other (please specify)

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* 18. How familiar are you with Fair Housing Laws?

Not familiar

Somewhat familiar

Very familiar

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

Yes

I don’t know

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* 20. What is your race?

Black of African American

White or Caucasian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Mixed Race

Hispanic/Latino

Other (please specify)

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* 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)

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* 22. What is your gender

Male

Female

Other/Prefer not to indicate

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* 23. Age Group

18-25

26-35

36-39

40-49

50-62

62+

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* 24. What is your first language?

English

Spanish

Arabic

Other (please specify)

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

Yes

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* 26. What is your highest level of education?

Less than High School

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Some College

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree or higher

Other (please specify)

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* 27. Please describe your household. (Children are persons under 18 years old)

1 Adult

2 Adults

3 Adults

4 or More Adults

1 Child

2 Children

3 Children

4 or More Children

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* 28. Which of this best describes your work status?

Employed Full Time

Employed Part Time

Not Employed, Looking for Work

Not Employed, Not Looking for Work

Unable to Work

Retired

Student

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* 29. What is your household income range?

Less than $10,000

$10,000-20,000

$20,001-50,000

$50,001-80,000

$80,001-100,000

More than $100,000

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

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* 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.

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

Name

Organization (if any)

Email Address

Phone Number