Hinsdale Housing Needs Survey

As part of a $100 million InvestNH initiative, the Town of Hinsdale is participating in the Community Housing Navigator program. This program is intended to help New Hampshire communities understand and address their housing needs at a time when the state is experiencing record low-vacancy rates and an acute shortage of available and affordable housing. This is a community-driven process that starts with communication. Please take a moment to complete this Housing Needs Survey. The quality of this effort is largely determined by the level of participation from the community. Thank you for your time and interest!

If you have any questions or additional comments, please reach out to Josh Green, Community Development Department, at propertyrecords@hinsdalenh.org.

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* 1. Which of the following choices best describes your current housing situation? Check one.

I rent my home

I own my home with a mortgage

I own my home without a mortgage

I am a dependent (live with parents or other caretakers who pay for my housing)

I live with family or roommates and share cost

I live in senior housing or assisted living

I do not have permanent housing

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What best describes the type of home you currently live in? Check one.

Single family home

Mobile home/ manufactured housing

Duplex, Quadplex, etc. (2-5 units)

Larger multi-family building (5+ units)

Accessory dwelling unit, in-law apartment, or backyard cottage

Specialized housing (dormitory, senior care, job training, etc.)

Live as a dependent (with family/friends no cost)

No permanent housing (vehicle dwellings included)

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* 3. Ideally what type of housing would you prefer to be living in today? Check one.

Single family home

Mobile home/ manufactured housing

Townhouse or row house

Duplex, Quadplex, etc. (2-5 units)

Multi-family building (5-20 units)

Large multi-family building (20+ units)

Accessory dwelling unit, in-law apartment, or backyard cottage

Specialized housing (dormitory, senior care, job training, etc.)

Live as a dependent (with family /friends at no cost)

No permanent housing (vehicle dwellings included)

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* 4. Are you actively looking for a new place to live?

Yes

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* 5. When is the last time you moved? Indicate year.

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* 6. Please indicate which of these characteristics are important to you when choosing a neighborhood to live in. Check all that apply.

Close to family and friends

Close to work

Close to amenities (shopping, healthcare, downtown, etc.)

Availability of public transportation

Price range

School system

Size of unit

Infrastructure and utilities (sidewalks, water, sewer, internet, etc.)

Land amenities (yard size, proximity to nature, landscaping, etc.)

Located near where I grew up

Safety

Community (events, culture, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please indicate what types of housing you believe the Town of Hinsdale is in need of. Check all that apply.

High end housing

Moderate income housing

Low income housing

Rental housing

Senior housing

Housing with support services (disabilities, senior care, etc.)

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* 8. Please prioritize the housing related challenges facing the Town of Hinsdale.

	Does not apply to Hinsdale	Not a priority	Low priority	Medium priority	High priority
Cost of housing or rent	Cost of housing or rent Does not apply to Hinsdale	Cost of housing or rent Not a priority	Cost of housing or rent Low priority	Cost of housing or rent Medium priority	Cost of housing or rent High priority
Cost of repair or maintenance	Cost of repair or maintenance Does not apply to Hinsdale	Cost of repair or maintenance Not a priority	Cost of repair or maintenance Low priority	Cost of repair or maintenance Medium priority	Cost of repair or maintenance High priority
Flooding	Flooding Does not apply to Hinsdale	Flooding Not a priority	Flooding Low priority	Flooding Medium priority	Flooding High priority
Homelessness	Homelessness Does not apply to Hinsdale	Homelessness Not a priority	Homelessness Low priority	Homelessness Medium priority	Homelessness High priority
Neighborhood safety	Neighborhood safety Does not apply to Hinsdale	Neighborhood safety Not a priority	Neighborhood safety Low priority	Neighborhood safety Medium priority	Neighborhood safety High priority
Availability of housing options (e.g. rentals, apartments, accessory dwelling units, etc.)	Availability of housing options (e.g. rentals, apartments, accessory dwelling units, etc.) Does not apply to Hinsdale	Availability of housing options (e.g. rentals, apartments, accessory dwelling units, etc.) Not a priority	Availability of housing options (e.g. rentals, apartments, accessory dwelling units, etc.) Low priority	Availability of housing options (e.g. rentals, apartments, accessory dwelling units, etc.) Medium priority	Availability of housing options (e.g. rentals, apartments, accessory dwelling units, etc.) High priority
Housing discrimination	Housing discrimination Does not apply to Hinsdale	Housing discrimination Not a priority	Housing discrimination Low priority	Housing discrimination Medium priority	Housing discrimination High priority
Presence of vacant homes	Presence of vacant homes Does not apply to Hinsdale	Presence of vacant homes Not a priority	Presence of vacant homes Low priority	Presence of vacant homes Medium priority	Presence of vacant homes High priority

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* 9. Do you work in Hinsdale? If no, please indicate what town you work in.

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you travel more than 30 minutes from your home for work, childcare, or other daily needs?

Yes

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* 11. Please select your age.

<18

18-23

24-30

31-37

38-45

46-54

55-61

61-70

71-79

80+

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* 12. What is your approximate annual household income?

Less than $10,000

$10,000-$14,999

$15,000-$29,999

$30,000-$54,999

$55,000-$89,000

$90,000-$124,999

$125,000-$199,999

$200,000-$449,999

$450,000-$749,999

$750,000-$999,999

$1,000,000 or more

Hinsdale Housing Needs Survey

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* 1. Which of the following choices best describes your current housing situation? Check one.

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* 2. What best describes the type of home you currently live in? Check one.

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* 3. Ideally what type of housing would you prefer to be living in today? Check one.

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* 4. Are you actively looking for a new place to live?

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* 5. When is the last time you moved? Indicate year.

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* 6. Please indicate which of these characteristics are important to you when choosing a neighborhood to live in. Check all that apply.

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* 7. Please indicate what types of housing you believe the Town of Hinsdale is in need of. Check all that apply.

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* 8. Please prioritize the housing related challenges facing the Town of Hinsdale.

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* 9. Do you work in Hinsdale? If no, please indicate what town you work in.

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* 10. Do you travel more than 30 minutes from your home for work, childcare, or other daily needs?

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* 11. Please select your age.

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* 12. What is your approximate annual household income?

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* 13. Have you or your family ever been at risk of eviction or losing your home? If yes, please explain.

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* 14. How did you end up living in your current housing?

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* 15. Are you a resident of Hinsdale?

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* 16. Are you a registered voter in Hinsdale?