Oakridge-Westfir Housing Needs Analysis Survey

Help the cities of Oakridge and Westfir plan for the future

No matter if you are a renter or looking to own, housing in Oregon is becoming less affordable, available, and attainable. Providing an adequate and affordable range of housing types is a priority for the cities of Oakridge and Westfir.

Your responses to this short (~5min) survey will help to prioritize how we plan for the future.

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* 1. In regards to homeownership, what do you think are the biggest issues related to housing in Oakridge/Westfir? (Choose up to 3)

Lack of homes on the market

Lack of affordable ownership options

Lack of options for first time homebuyers

Lack of land available for housing development

Lack of different types of housing options to purchase (such as homes on smaller lots, townhomes, etc.)

Lack of options for downsizing/older adults

Other (please specify)

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* 2. In regards to rentals, what do you think are the biggest issues related to housing in Oakridge/Westfir? (Choose up to 3)

Lack of rentals on the market

Lack of affordable rental options

Lack of land available for new multifamily housing development

Lack of options for downsizing/older adults

Lack of options for seasonal/workforce housing

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are your concerns related to meeting the housing needs of current and future residents? (Choose up to 3)

Lack of land available for housing development

Lack of choices of housing types and sizes (single-family, duplex, townhome, apartment, accessory dwelling)

Lack of housing that is affordable

Lack of development/new construction

I have no concerns

I'm not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What are some things the cities of Oakridge and Westfir can do to help meet the housing needs of future residents? (Choose up to 3)

Encourage mixed-use development in the downtown area

Provide infrastructure (water, sewer, and roads) to create new planned unit developments or single-family subdivisions

Create additional opportunties for middle housing types, such as duplexes, townhomes, and apartments

Dedicate resources to affordable housing development

Improve the speed/efficiency of permitting process

None of the above

Other (please specify)

Oakridge-Westfir Housing Needs Analysis Survey

Help the cities of Oakridge and Westfir plan for the future

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* 1. In regards to homeownership, what do you think are the biggest issues related to housing in Oakridge/Westfir? (Choose up to 3)

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* 2. In regards to rentals, what do you think are the biggest issues related to housing in Oakridge/Westfir? (Choose up to 3)

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* 3. What are your concerns related to meeting the housing needs of current and future residents? (Choose up to 3)

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* 4. What are some things the cities of Oakridge and Westfir can do to help meet the housing needs of future residents? (Choose up to 3)

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* 5. Do you have any other comments about current and future housing needs in Oakridge or Westfir?