Household Survey

This Household Survey is being conducted as part of the Hancock County Planning Commission’s Countywide Housing Needs and Suitability Assessment. We are encouraging households to take this survey to obtain an accurate representation of the current County housing market, and to provide residents the opportunity to share thoughts, concerns and be a part of future decisions surrounding housing in Hancock County.

Once the survey period is closed, results will be compiled and shared with the completion of this assessment. Individual survey results are confidential.

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* 1. Do you live in / is your permanent residence in Hancock County?

Yes, I am a resident

No, I am not a resident

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* 2. If yes, provide municipality of residence

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* 3. If no, provide zip code of residence

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* 4. If you are a seasonal resident in Hancock County (own or rent for less than six months), how long have you been coming here?

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

21 or more years

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* 5. If you are a year-round resident in Hancock County, how long have you lived here?

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

11-20 years

21 or more years

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* 6. What is your age bracket?

Under 18

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

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* 7. What is the estimated gross annual income of all residents living in your household? (total earnings before taxes and other deductions)

Less than $10,000

$10,000-$24,999

$25,000-$34,999

$35,000-$44,999

$45,000-$54,999

$55,000-$74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000-$149,999

$150,000-$199,999

$200,000 or more

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* 8. What is the number of people living at your current residence?

1 person

2 people

3 people

4 or more people

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* 9. Please specify your current housing tenure:

Own - Year-Round

Own - Seasonal (less than 6 months)

Rent - Year-Round

Rent - Seasonal (less than 6 months)

Live with family/friends

Caretaker

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If you own year-round in Hancock County, do you:

Own additional property and rent it out to others for housing

Own one or more short-term rental properties

Both

Neither

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* 11. Please select housing type that best describes your current situation:

Single-Family Home

Mobile Home

Apartment Building

Condominium

Duplex/Triplex/Townhome

Room Share/Rental

Senior Care

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Is it difficult to find suitable housing in Hancock County?

Yes

Somewhat

Unsure

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* 13. If you answered yes or somewhat (select one):

Housing Not Affordable

Not Enough Housing (Limited Availability)

Lack of Housing to Meet Specific Needs (such as number of bedrooms, housing type, etc.)

Poor Quality of Housing

Lack of Year-Round Housing

Limited Options for Disadvantaged Populations (physically/mentally disabled, homeless, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 14. For homeowners: what are the estimated total monthly housing expenses of your household (mortgage, utilities, taxes, insurance)?

Less than $500

$500-$999

$1000-$1499

$1500-$1999

$2000-$2999

$3000 or more

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* 15. For renters: what are the estimated total monthly housing expenses of your household (rent, utilities, taxes, insurance)? Or if in a shared living space, what is your estimated individual share of these expenses?

Less than $500

$500-$999

$1000-$1499

$1500-$1999

$2000-$2999

$3000 or more

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* 16. Have you experienced or are currently experiencing any of the following housing-related issues in your current residence? (select all that apply):

Had To Move In with Family and/or Friends

Cost Burdened (paying more than 30% of income toward housing cost)

Credit Score Was Not High Enough for a Lease and/or Mortgage

Overcrowded Housing

Did Not Have Sufficient Deposit or Down Payment

Substandard Housing (I Couldn't Afford to Maintain)

Substandard Housing (Landlord Did Not Maintain)

Foreclosure

Expiring Lease or Eviction

Lease Terminated to Convert Residence into Short-Term/Vacation Rental

Landlords Won't Accept Housing Choice Vouchers

Homelessness

Housing or Lending Discrimination

None

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Describe the current housing market in Hancock County

Good, No Issues

Fair, Some Issues

Poor, Many Issues

No Opinion

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* 18. Identify top three issues that negatively impact Hancock County housing market: (select three)

High Prices or Rents

Not Enough Housing/Rental Options (Few Vacancies)

Insufficient Wages/Salaries

Year-Round Housing Being Converted to Short-Term/Vacation Rentals

Property Taxes

Cost to Build Housing is Hindering Development

Lack of Diversity in Housing Types (single-family, mobile home, apartment building, etc.)

Lack of Flexibility and Reliability of Leases for Renters

Abundance of Seasonal Housing/Short-Term Rentals

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Please rank, by the degree of need, the following types of housing in Hancock County (1 = most needed, 10 = least needed):

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* 20. Please rank, by the degree of need, for the following price ranges for new For-Sale Housing (1 = most needed, 10 = least needed):

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* 21. Please rank, by the degree of need, the following year-round rental price ranges (excluding utilities) (1 = most needed, 10 = least needed):

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* 22. Please rank, by the degree of need, the following housing styles in Hancock County (1 = most needed, 10 = least needed):

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* 23. Other thoughts on the housing needs of Hancock County?

Thank you for your time and interest!