Community Needs Assessment

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Miami Beach, Florida has begun the planning process on the following documents:
 
1.    2023-2027 Consolidated Plan;
2.    2023 Annual Action Plan
 
Each of these documents is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is related to the City's receipt of federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant [CDBG]. The purpose of these plans is to identify the City's needs related to housing, economic/community development, homeless persons, public facilities, public services, and identification of fair housing barriers within the city. A key component of this process involves hearing from members of the public on issues of community needs, fair housing, and housing choice. The questions on the following pages are intended to serve these purposes.
 
Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. To protect your privacy, we will only report this information in combination with the other survey responses and in summary format. Please do not place your name or other identifying information anywhere on the survey. You may discontinue your participation in the survey at any time. If you have any questions about using survey information, please call Cristina Cabrera Miami Beach, Florida Community Development Office at (305) 673-7000 ext. 26872.

Estimated Time to Complete this Survey: 8-10 Minutes

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* 1. Please indicate the ZIP Code of your residence

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* 2. Where do you work?

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* 3. Please SELECT the ONE income range that most accurately reflects your total
household income.

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* 4. Which is your age group?

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* 5. In which field(s) are you employed?

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* 6. The U.S. Census Bureau considers the following to be "minority groups:" Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaska Native.

Are you a member of one of the groups listed above?

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* 7. Is a language other than English spoken regularly in your household?

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* 8. Does anyone in your household have a disability?

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* 9. How satisfied are you with your current living situation?

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* 10. If you are not satisfied with your current living situation, what are the reasons for your dissatisfaction (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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* 11. Which of the following are important considerations to you in choosing a place to live?
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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* 12. Please rank the following Public Facility and Infrastructure Needs in Miami Beach on a scale ranging from a low need to a high need.

  Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Public Safety Offices (Fire,
Police, Emergency
Management)
Street, Road, or Sidewalk
Improvements
Community Centers and
Facilities (i.e. Youth
Centers, Senior Centers)
Child Care Centers
Community Parks,
Recreational Facilities, and
Cultural Centers
Health Care Facilities

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* 13. Please rank the following Housing Needs in the City on a scale ranging from a low need to a high need.

  Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Down Payment Assistance/1st Time Home-buyer Program
Rehabilitation of Current Housing including Rental
Units
Energy Efficiency Improvements to Current Housing
New Construction of Housing for Home-ownership
New Construction of Affordable Rental Units

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* 14. Please rank the following Economic/Community Development Needs in the City on a scale ranging from a low need to a high need.

  Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Financial Assistance for Community
Organizations
Financial Assistance to Entrepreneurs and Job Creators
Redevelopment/Rehabilitation/Demolition
of Blighted Properties
Increase Code Enforcement Efforts
Historic Preservation Efforts

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* 15. Please rank the following Homeless Needs in the City on a scale ranging from a low need to a high need.

  Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Accessibility to Homeless Shelters
Programs to Prevent Homelessness
Transitional/Supportive Housing Programs

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* 16. Is Public Transportation to major employers available in your area?

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* 17. Does Public Transportation service coincide with work schedules at your place of employment?

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* 18. Is access to Public Transportation available in your neighborhood?

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* 19. Regarding public services provided in your community, which of the following do you feel are EQUALLY provided through all areas of the City? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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* 20. Regarding public services provided in your community, which of the following do you feel are NOT EQUALLY provided through all areas of the City? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

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* 21. Since living in Miami Beach, FL have you experienced housing discrimination?

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* 22. If you answered yes to question 21, who discriminated against you?(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

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* 23. Based on your response reporting that you have experienced discrimination, did you file a report of that discrimination?

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* 24. If you answered NO, why didn't you file? (SELECT ONLY ONE)

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* 25. Do you understand your Fair Housing Rights?

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* 26. Do you know where to file a housing discrimination complaint?

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* 27. Please select whether the following are barriers to Fair Housing within Miami Beach, Florida.

  Barrier Not a Barrier
Concentrations of low-income housing and group 
homes only in certain areas.
Restrictions on land uses including where certain 
home types are permitted within the City.
Lack of knowledge among residents and local 
organizations regarding fair housing.
Lack of knowledge among lenders and landlords 
related to fair housing.

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* 28. What is your current housing status?

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* 29. How much is your monthly rent or mortgage payment?

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* 30. How affordable is housing in this neighborhood?

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* 31. What do you see as current barriers to fair housing choice, if any, within the City of Miami Beach?

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* 32. How easy is it for people who are disabled to get around in the City of Miami Beach,?

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* 33. If you have ever experienced difficulty in finding rental housing or achieving homeownership due to a disability, indicate the type of barriers you have encountered. (Check all that apply.)

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* 34. Have you heard about fair housing programs, laws, or enforcement within the City of Miami Beach, FL?

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* 35. What did or would you do if you were discriminated against in housing? 

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* 36. What is the biggest obstacle stopping you from living where you want in Miami Beach, Florida?

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* 37. What steps could the City of Miami Beach take to improve your housing choices?

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* 38. How quickly does the local government respond to requests for help from people living in the Miami Beach, Florida?

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* 39. Have you ever felt that you were not treated fairly when looking to buy or rent a home?

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* 40.  If yes, was it due to:

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* 41. Are you completing this survey in a professional capacity related to the Housing or Community Development Sector?

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* 42. Please use the box below to provide any additional information regarding Housing and Community Development needs to be addressed.

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* 43. What changes would most improve the City of Miami Beach?

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* 44. How does the availability of public transportation options (bus, train, etc.) affect your daily commute?

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* 45. If you answered in question 19 that public transit is inadequate, please indicate why.

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