Housing Urban Development + Housing Community Development Funding

Every year, our city receives funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address our community needs. This funding can be used in many ways, like building new sidewalks, creating all-accessible playgrounds, and providing down payment assistance for low to moderate-income households.

Please take this seven-minute, anonymous survey to help us understand the most pressing needs in our community to further create a city for everyone. Thank you for your time and input.

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* 1. What type of home do you currently live in?

Apartment

Triplex/Fourplex

Duplex

Condominium

Accessory Dwelling Unit, mother-in-law quarters, or tiny home

Single-Family Home

Townhouse

Shelter or Group Home

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Do you rent, own, or other (house-sit, in-between places)?

Rent

Own

House-sit

In-between places

Experiencing homelessness

Short term renter

I prefer not to answer

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* 3. Where do you primarily access the internet?

Home computer

Cell phone

Library

School

Work

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What are the most significant housing-related barriers you have faced? (Please select 3)

Affording monthly mortgage, utilities, and living expenses

Affording monthly rent, utilities and living expenses

Finding housing available to purchase at an affordable price

Finding housing in the area of town our household wants to live in

Finding housing available to rent

Finding housing that is the right size for my household

Finding a landlord that will accept a housing voucher

Initial move in costs (first + last month’s rent, security deposit, etc.)

Saving enough for a down payment on a home purchase

Securing a loan for a home purchase

I have not experienced housing-related barriers

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* 5. Please select the 3 housing-related services or assistance that would be most beneficial for you.

Down payment assistance for homebuyers

Emergency mortgage assistance to prevent foreclosure

Emergency rental assistance to prevent eviction

Financial assistance for initial move-in costs (security deposit and 1st-last months rent)

Financial assistance for urgent home repairs

Utility payment assistance

I am not in need housing- related services

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* 6. Please select the 3 populations you believe the city should prioritize for services.

Elderly (65+)

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals with HIV/AIDS

Individuals/households earning less than 80% of the area median income (ex: $47,150 for Individuals)

Individuals with mental health needs

Individuals struggling with substance abuse

Refugees

Residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness

Veterans

Victims of domestic violence

Youth (0-18)

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* 7. Please select 3 needs that are urgent for our community.

Availability and affordability of childcare

Affordable mental and physical health services

Counseling and/or case management services

Emergency housing support

Food banks/resources to address food insecurity

Job training

Safe sidewalks and paths for walking/bicycling

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* 8. Please choose 3 elements of livability that you believe the city should invest in.

Addressing climate change

Access to parks, playgrounds, and open spaces public art

Cultural experiences (museums, theater, etc.)

Housing affordability

Public art

Safe and connected routes for pedestrians and bicyclists

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Within the last year, have you experienced difficulty in finding housing?

Yes

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* 10. Fair Housing Law prohibits discrimination in buying, selling, renting, or lending based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, nationality, or familial status. Have you experienced discrimination while seeking housing?

Yes

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* 11. If yes, are you interested in being connected with resources regarding your fair housing rights? (Please enter email below)

Email Address

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* 12. Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

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* 13. What is your zip code?

83716

83714

83713

83712

83709

83706

83705

83704

83703

83702

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Please specify your race/ethnicity. (Select all that apply)

African American/Black

East Asian (including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Taiwanese)

Hispanic/Latinx

Middle Eastern

Native American/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

South Asian (including Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan)

Southeast Asian (including Burmese, Cambodian, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Laotian, Malaysian, Mien, Singaporean, Thai, Vietnamese)

White

Other (please specify)

I prefer not to answer

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* 15. Please select your age.

18 or under

19-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

> 70

I prefer not to answer

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* 16. What is the primary language you speak at home?

Arabic

English

Farsi

French

Russian

Somali

Spanish

Swahili

I prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Which range best describes your annual household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

I prefer not to answer

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* 18. How did you hear about this survey?

City of Boise newsletter "In the Know"

City of Boise website

Flyer

My neighborhood association

Organization/Agency

Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)