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City of Oakdale Housing Needs and Opportunities Survey

The City of Oakdale is preparing an update to its General Plan Housing Element. The Housing Element sets forth the City’s goals and policies related to housing for the 2023-2031 planning period.


Housing issues affect the entire community — residents, employers, and the public and private sectors. The purpose of this survey is to identify any unique housing issues in Oakdale and craft solutions that meet the needs of everyone in the community.

*All input will remain anonymous.

1.The biggest housing needs facing Oakdale today are (check all that apply):
2.Oakdale's housing needs in the coming 10 years will include (check all that apply):
3.Please rank your level of agreement with each of the following statements:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral / No Opinion
Agree
Strongly Agree
There are no entry-level homes to purchase in Oakdale
Rental prices in Oakdale are too high
Some of the older homes in Oakdale need rehabilitation
My children can’t afford to live here in Oakdale
There are not enough housing options in Oakdale
Some seniors need assistance to remain in their homes
Oakdale should allow more apartments to be built
It is important to preserve Oakdale neighborhoods
My housing costs have increased in the last 5 years
People who work in Oakdale can’t afford to live here
Oakdale needs more housing options for all income levels
Oakdale needs more housing near the Downtown Area
Oakdale needs to allow more housing in conjunction with existing businesses
Oakdale needs more housing in commercial corridors
Oakdale should allow fourplexes throughout the city
Oakdale should allow small apartments throughout the city
Oakdale needs more mixed-use development
Oakdale should reduce parking requirements where safety allows
4.Please indicate what types of new housing you feel would be most successful in Oakdale today:
5.
What are some unique features of Oakdale that can be housing opportunities for the community?
For example:
• Locations for multifamily housing
• Detached garages and other accessory structures converted into housing
• Large homes modified to accommodate more residents
• Additional units on large lots
• Commercial and industrial area converted to housing

6.KEEP ME INFORMED. Want to stay involved as Oakdale updates its Housing Element?
Current Progress,
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