City of Flint: 2025 Annual Action Plan Community Survey

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* 1. How familiar are you with the City of Flint Community Services Division and programs that are offered?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 2. Of the following CDBG-eligible activities, which do you believe has the greatest need in our community?

Public facilities (e.g. streets, sidewalks, water/sewer infrastructure, etc.)

Public services (e.g. fair housing for protected classes, services for youth/senior/special needs individuals, employment assistance, transportation services, substance abuse services, etc.)

Economic development

Housing (e.g. housing rehabilitation programs)

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* 3. Please rate the need for the following housing activities from low to high priority:

	Low	Medium	High
Owner Occupied Housing Repairs	Owner Occupied Housing Repairs Low	Owner Occupied Housing Repairs Medium	Owner Occupied Housing Repairs High
Renter Occupied Housing Repairs	Renter Occupied Housing Repairs Low	Renter Occupied Housing Repairs Medium	Renter Occupied Housing Repairs High
Assistance with Purchasing a Home	Assistance with Purchasing a Home Low	Assistance with Purchasing a Home Medium	Assistance with Purchasing a Home High
New Construction- Single Family Units	New Construction- Single Family Units Low	New Construction- Single Family Units Medium	New Construction- Single Family Units High
New Construction Multi Family Units(Rental)	New Construction Multi Family Units(Rental) Low	New Construction Multi Family Units(Rental) Medium	New Construction Multi Family Units(Rental) High

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* 4. Please rate the need for the following homeless services activities from low to high priority:

	Low	Medium	High
Homeless Facilities and Shelters	Homeless Facilities and Shelters Low	Homeless Facilities and Shelters Medium	Homeless Facilities and Shelters High
Mental Health Services	Mental Health Services Low	Mental Health Services Medium	Mental Health Services High
Substance Abuse Services	Substance Abuse Services Low	Substance Abuse Services Medium	Substance Abuse Services High
Employment Training	Employment Training Low	Employment Training Medium	Employment Training High
Assistance Finding Homeless Services/Case Management	Assistance Finding Homeless Services/Case Management Low	Assistance Finding Homeless Services/Case Management Medium	Assistance Finding Homeless Services/Case Management High

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* 5. Please rate the need for the following public/social services activities from low to high priority:

	Low	Medium	High
Senior/Elderly Services	Senior/Elderly Services Low	Senior/Elderly Services Medium	Senior/Elderly Services High
Youth Services(i.e. childcare, tutoring, after school care, etc)	Youth Services(i.e. childcare, tutoring, after school care, etc) Low	Youth Services(i.e. childcare, tutoring, after school care, etc) Medium	Youth Services(i.e. childcare, tutoring, after school care, etc) High
Health Services	Health Services Low	Health Services Medium	Health Services High
Services for Persons with disabilities	Services for Persons with disabilities Low	Services for Persons with disabilities Medium	Services for Persons with disabilities High
Legal services	Legal services Low	Legal services Medium	Legal services High
Transportation services	Transportation services Low	Transportation services Medium	Transportation services High
Employment assistance/Job Training	Employment assistance/Job Training Low	Employment assistance/Job Training Medium	Employment assistance/Job Training High
Fair Housing	Fair Housing Low	Fair Housing Medium	Fair Housing High

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* 6. Please rate the need for the following community and economic development activities from low to high priority

	Low	Medium	High
Sidewalk Improvements	Sidewalk Improvements Low	Sidewalk Improvements Medium	Sidewalk Improvements High
Road repair/construction	Road repair/construction Low	Road repair/construction Medium	Road repair/construction High
Public Utility Improvements (Water, sewer, stormwater)	Public Utility Improvements (Water, sewer, stormwater) Low	Public Utility Improvements (Water, sewer, stormwater) Medium	Public Utility Improvements (Water, sewer, stormwater) High
Community/Recreation Centers	Community/Recreation Centers Low	Community/Recreation Centers Medium	Community/Recreation Centers High
Senior Centers	Senior Centers Low	Senior Centers Medium	Senior Centers High
Youth Centers	Youth Centers Low	Youth Centers Medium	Youth Centers High
Demolition of Blighted Structures	Demolition of Blighted Structures Low	Demolition of Blighted Structures Medium	Demolition of Blighted Structures High
Public Park Improvements	Public Park Improvements Low	Public Park Improvements Medium	Public Park Improvements High
Neighborhood Clean ups	Neighborhood Clean ups Low	Neighborhood Clean ups Medium	Neighborhood Clean ups High
Code Enforcement	Code Enforcement Low	Code Enforcement Medium	Code Enforcement High

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* 7. In the past, CDBG funds have traditionally been used to meet community needs City-wide. Should the City:

Continue to use funds City-wide where needs exist

Target specific neighborhoods/commercial corridors where needs exist

Target specific areas where needs exist while continuing emergency and public service activities City-wide

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* 8. If CDBG funds were used to satisfy needs in specific areas of the City, which area(s) should be targeted? Select all that apply.

South Side (Former Choice Target Area)

North Side – Neighborhoods/Parks

East Side – Neighborhoods/Parks

Commercial/Business Corridors – Davison Rd, Clio Rd, and or Corunna Rd

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Using the list below, please rank the expenditure categories for housing-related CDBG activities completed during the current Consolidated Plan.* Begin by clicking the "most important" service, then the second "most important" service, etc. Rank your top priorities (number one (1) as the most important, and number six (6) as the least important).

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* 10. The current rental housing units available in the City of Flint meet the needs of the population.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Opinion

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* 11. The existing affordable housing units available for purchase in the City of Flint meet the needs of the population.

Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 12. There is currently _________ housing for low-income residents in the City of Flint.

Way too much

Slightly too much

Just right

Slightly not enough

Not at all enough

No opinion

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* 13. There is currently _________ housing for seniors (55+) in the City of Flint.

Way too much

Slightly too much

Just the right amount

Slightly not enough

Not at all enough

No Opinion

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* 14. There is currently _________ housing for families with children in the City of Flint.

Way too much

Slightly too much

Just the right amount

Slightly not enugh

Not at all enough

No opinion

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* 15. There is currently _________ housing for students in the City of Flint.

Way too much

Slightly too much

Just the right amount

Slightly not enough

Not at all enough

No opinion

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* 16. There is currently _________ housing for persons with disabilities in the City of Flint.

Way too much

Slightly too much

Just the right amount

Slightly not enough

Not at all enough

No opinion

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* 17. There is a need in the City of Flint for more ______ available for purchase. Select the option you most agree with.

Single family detached housing costing $80K or less

Single family detached housing costing $80K-$150K

Single family detached housing costing more than $150K

Townhomes costing $100K or less

Townhomes costing $100K-$150K

Townhomes costing more than $150K

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* 18. There is a need in the City of Flint for more ______ available for purchase. Select the option you most agree with.

Single family detached housing with 1 bedroom

Single family detached housing with 2 bedrooms

Single family detached housing with 3 bedrooms

Single family detached housing with more than 3 bedrooms

Townhomes with 1 bedroom

Townhomes with 2 bedroom

Townhomes with 3 bedroom

Townhomes with more than 3 bedrooms

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* 19. There is a need in the City of Flint for more ______ available for rent. Select the option you most agree with.

Apartments (multi-family housing) with 1 bedroom

Apartments (multi-family housing) with 2 bedrooms

Apartments (multi-family housing) with 3 bedrooms

Apartments (multi-family housing) with more than 3 bedrooms

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* 20. In your opinion, what effect do ZONING ORDINANCES have on the availability of affordable housing in the City of Flint?

Not a barrier

Somewhat a barrier

A significant barrier

No opinion

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* 21. In your opinion, what effect do BUILDING CODES have on the availability of affordable housing in the City of Flint?

Not a barrier

Somewhat a barrier

Significant barrier

No opinion

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* 22. In your opinion, what effect do WATER USAGE FEES have on the availability of affordable housing in the City of Flint?

Not a barrier

Somewhat a barrier

Significant barrier

No opinion

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* 23. Do you perceive any other regulatory barriers to affordable housing not listed in the questions? If so, what are they?

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* 24. Do you perceive any non-regulatory barriers to affordable housing availability in the City of Flint? If so, what are they?

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* 25. Which of the following public improvements do you believe are currently under served? (Please select all that apply.)

Street improvements

Sidewalk improvements

Water/sewer improvements

Flood draining improvements

Parking facilities

Tree planting

No opinion

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* 26. What do you perceive to be obstacles to meeting the need for public improvements in the City of Flint.

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* 27. What do you perceive to be obstacles to meeting the need for public services in the City of Flint?

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* 28. Please check any of the following which describe you:

Young adult (18-30)

Senior (55+)

Current CDBG sub-recipient

Former CDBG sub-recipient

Nonprofit agency professional

Healthcare provider/professional

Advocate for persons with disabilities

Social service provider/professional

Housing provider/professional

Finance/lending professional

Business professional

Government professional

Educator

Community volunteer

Interested individual

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* 29. Please select your area of residency.

City of Flint

Other (please specify)

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* 30. Please identify your ethnicity:

Hispanic or Latino

Asian

Black or African American

Native American or Alaska Native

White

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other (please specify)

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* 31. Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

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* 32. What is your homeless situation?

I have never been homeless

I have been homeless, but am not currently homeless

I am currently homeless