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PY2026 - 2027 Citizen Participation Community Needs Survey
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME)
Program
2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Survey
The City of Anderson is an entitlement city that receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The City expects to receive an estimated CDBG allocation of $916,076 and a HOME allocation of $337,099 for Program Year 2026-2027. These funds support housing, neighborhood improvements, public services for low- and moderate-income residents, and the administration of the programs.
Your feedback will help the City determine funding priorities for the PY 2026-27.
The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous.
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1.
What is your connection to Anderson? (Select all that apply.)
(Required.)
Resident
Business owner
Work in Anderson
Nonprofit or service provider
Property owner/landlord
Community organization representative
Other (please specify)
Affordable Housing
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2.
Which are the top
three
most critical affordable housing needs in Anderson? (Select up to 3.)
(Required.)
Housing for persons with disabilities
Creation of affordable housing for homebuyers
Rehabilitation/home repairs for low-income homeowners
Accessibility improvements for persons with disabilities
Housing for seniors
Fair housing education and enforcement
Homeless or supportive housing
Down payment/closing cost assistance
Rental assistance
Creation of affordable rental housing
Public Services
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3.
Which are the top
three
most critical public service needs in Anderson? (Select up to 3.)
(Required.)
Services for seniors
Services for persons with disabilities
Youth education and mentoring programs for Pre-K, and Elementary School
Youth education and mentoring programs for Middle School
Youth education and mentoring programs for High School
Youth education and mentoring programs for 18-24 year olds
Youth economic mobility and opportunity programs for 16-24 years old.
Employment/job training for adults 25 years and older
Services for individuals experiencing homelessness
Services for survivors of domestic violence
Mental health and substance use services
Tenant/landlord counseling and housing stability services
Fair housing advocacy and support
Transportation assistance
Neighborhood & Infrastructure Improvements
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4.
Which are the top
three
most critical neighborhood or infrastructure improvements in Anderson? (Select up to 3.)
(Required.)
ADA accessibility improvements
Public transportation improvements
Public facility upgrades (community centers, senior centers, etc.)
Street lighting
Broadband internet access
Parks and recreational facility improvements
Street and sidewalk improvements
Economic Development
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5.
Which of the following are the
three
most important economic development needs in Anderson? (Select up to 3.)
(Required.)
Workforce training: technology
Entrepreneurship support
Support for disadvantaged businesses
Commercial corridor improvements
Small business assistance
Job placement services
Workforce training: construction trade
Workforce training: manufacturing
Workforce training: entrepreneur start-up support
Fair Housing
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, and other protected characteristics.
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6.
Do you know where to report housing discrimination in Anderson?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Not sure
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7.
Have you or someone you know experienced housing discrimination in Anderson?
(Required.)
Yes, I have personally experienced housing discrimination in Anderson.
Yes, someone I know has experienced housing discrimination in Anderson.
No
Prefer not to answer
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8.
If the discrimination was not reported, why not?
(Required.)
Not applicable
Did not know where to report
Concerned about retaliation
Did not believe reporting would make a difference
Process seemed too complicated
The discrimination was reported
Other (please specify)
Additional Input
9.
What housing, neighborhood, or community development needs are not listed above? (150 character limit)
10.
Please share any additional comments about community needs priorities in Anderson. (150 character limit)
About You
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11.
Do you live within Anderson city limits?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Unsure
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12.
Which of the following best describes your neighborhood/area of Anderson?
(Required.)
North Anderson
Downtown
South side
East side
West side
Other township
N/A (not a resident of Anderson)
Other (please specify)
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13.
What is your age range?
(Required.)
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
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14.
What is your race/ethnicity?
(Required.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Multiracial
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
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15.
What is your approximate annual household income?
(Required.)
Under $25,000
$25,000–$44,999
$45,000–$69,999
$70,000 or more
