1.Are you or someone you know struggling with housing right now?

Yes

No

Not sure

2.What do you think are the biggest housing problems in our region? (Choose as many as you like)

Homes cost too much to buy or rent

Hard to find a rental home

Stress and poor health from housing problems

Not enough different types of homes (like small units, granny flats, tiny homes)

Too many holiday rentals (like Airbnb)

Council rules make it hard to build or develop

Building a home costs too much

Homelessness and not enough supported housing (e.g. for older women, group homes or crisis housing)

People see houses as an “investment” not a home

Other (please specify)

*3.What do you think should be the top housing priorities for the next 10 years? (Pick up to 3)(Required.)

More affordable homeownership for local households

More safe, affordable rentals with fair rules

Get the balance right between short-term (e.g. Airbnb) and long-term rentals

Try new housing ideas (like shared housing, intergenerational homes, fixing up old homes)

Treat housing as a basic right, not just an investment

Build homes that are good for the environment and can cope with climate change

Council rules that change with our needs and make it easier to build homes

Other (please specify)

4.Which groups of people need more housing help in our community? (Choose as many as you like)

First Nations peoples

Young people

Older single people

People affected by domestic or family violence

Working families on local wages

Essential workers (like hospital staff, teachers, carers)

People who are homeless

Local creative workers (artists, musicians, etc.)

People who want to downsize or age in place

Other (please specify)

5.Can we keep in touch with you? (Tick any that apply)

Yes, send me the full housing survey in a few weeks

Yes, add me to the Housing Matters monthly newsletter

Yes, enter me in the Shop Local Gift Card draw

No thanks

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