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Big Horn County - Community Housing Survey
Big Horn County is interested in gathering community input on critical housing needs. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete the following survey and provide comments on the state of housing in the County.
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1.
In what community do you live?
(Required.)
City of Hardin
Community of Fort Smith
Town of Lodge Grass
Crow Agency
Community of Busby
Other-Unincorporated Big Horn County
Other (please specify)
2.
In your opinion what is the biggest challenge you face in terms of finding adequate housing. (check all that apply)
Lack of affordable housing
Lack of workforce housing
Lack of senior housing
Lack of quality housing to purchase or rent
Lack of variety in housing (e.g. apartments, single-family housing, townhomes etc.)
Lack of amenities in the community (e.g. schools, retail, employment, healthcare services)
I do not think my community has any challenges facing housing
Other (please specify)
3.
How would you rank the overall conditions of your current home?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
4.
Based on your answer from the previous question, which of the following issues, if any, do you experience in your current home? (check all that apply)
Leaks or water damage
Mold or mildew
Inadequate heating or cooling
Pests (e.g. foundation cracks, broken windows)
Electrical or plumbing problems
No major issues
Other (please specify)
5.
Please rate the types of housing that Big Horn County needs most of.
Top priority
Priority
lowest priority
Not a priority
We could use more affordable/attainable single-family homes
Top priority
Priority
lowest priority
Not a priority
I'd like to see more multi-family housing units for renters
Top priority
Priority
lowest priority
Not a priority
I'd like to see senior housing options including assisted living
Top priority
Priority
lowest priority
Not a priority
I'd like to see workforce housing
Top priority
Priority
lowest priority
Not a priority
We could use infill development that takes advantage of existing built infrastructure
Top priority
Priority
lowest priority
Not a priority
We should focus on converting existing buildings into housing
Top priority
Priority
lowest priority
Not a priority
6.
What type of housing would you prefer? (check all that apply)
Single-family home
Apartment
Townhouse/condo
Senior living facility
House on the reservation (trust land)
No preference
Other (please specify)
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7.
Where do you work?
(Required.)
City of Hardin
City of Billings
Community of Fort Smith
Town of Lodge Grass
Crow Agency
Community of Busby
Community of Wyola
Community of Pryor
Outside Big Horn County (not Billings)
Other (please specify)
8.
To be considered affordable, households should spend less than 30 percent of their monthly income on housing and housing costs (utilities, internet). What percentage of your household income would you estimate goes towards housing costs (rent/mortgage and utilities)?
Less than 30%
30%-50%
More than 50%
Unsure
9.
What do you like most about living in Big Horn County?
10.
How long have you lived in Big Horn County?
Less than 12 months
1 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
More than 10 years
Other (please specify)
11.
Which of the following best describe your housing status?
I am a homeowner with a mortgage
I am a homeowner with no mortgage
I am currently renting
I am currently renting but I would like to buy a home someday
I am in a temporary living situation (RV, short-term rental, couch surfing)
Other (please specify)
12.
Which of the following best describes your household?
I live alone
I share a space with unrelated roommates
I'm a single parent with children under the age of 18
I live with a spouse/partner and have children under the age of 18
I live with my grown children 18 years or older
I am a senior, over 65 years old living alone or with a spouse/partner
I live in a multigenerational home
I live with my spouse/partner
Other (please specify)
13.
To help us better understand, please share any other insight, ideas, and thoughts you have about housing.
