Madison Affordable Housing Plan Public Survey

The Ad-Hoc Affordable Housing Plan Committee is asking you to complete this survey on the current housing situation and your personal experiences in Town. While many of you have already received a survey on affordable housing created by the regional planning agency, we are sending you this additional survey specifically crafted by Madison residents. Our Committee believes that the more our citizenry is engaged, the greater the likelihood we can develop a successful plan to create affordable housing that fits into our community and of which we can all be proud.

Our Committee consists of citizen volunteers, and members of various boards and commissions, including the Board of Selectmen. Our charge is to develop an Affordable Housing Plan by June 2022, pursuant to the requirements outlined in Connecticut Statute 8-30j. Each municipality in the State is required to create a plan that specifies how their Town or City intends to increase the affordable housing stock in their individual community.

Your answers are confidential and will be used to craft a report that reflects the needs, desires, and values of our community. Following the final question of the survey, residents are asked to enter their contact information if you would like to receive updates on the plan and next steps following this survey. If you would like to give your information separately from your survey so that your answers remain anonymous, please contact Erin Mannix, Town Planner, at 203-245-5633 or mannixe@madisonct.org.

Please look for public forums in the months ahead as we seek to involve our community every step of the way. You may access our website, filled with useful information, at https://www.madisonct.org/1089/Affordable-Housing-Plan-Advisory-Committ. We thank you for your help with this effort!

One additional note: this survey uses the term “Affordable Housing,” defined by the State of Connecticut as a dwelling that:

1. Costs less than thirty percent of the income of a household, where that household is earning eighty percent of the Area’s Median Income; and

2. Has been deed restricted to ensure that the housing unit will remain Affordable for a period of forty years; or

3. Consists of ownership units that are currently financed by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) or the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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* 1. What is your relationship to Madison?

Live

Work

Both

Neither

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* 2. When you think of affordable housing, what is the first thing that comes to mind? (You can choose more than one)

Affordable housing is something that is needed for some people who can’t quite afford to live in a town like Madison but work here, like some of our teachers, first responders, and others

Affordable housing is a way to increase the diversity of our citizenry

Affordable housing brings up negative connotations for me

I don’t know a lot about the topic

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you concerned with the overall cost of housing/homeownership in Madison?

Yes

Unsure

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* 4. Do you think there is a need for affordable housing in Madison?

Yes

Not sure

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* 5. In general, do you believe that towns like Madison have a responsibility to create housing for individuals and families who would very much like to live here, but cannot afford the high cost of rental housing?

I believe the town has an obligation to create opportunities for others who may not be able to afford to live here

I do not believe that Madison has an obligation to those who cannot afford to live here

Not sure

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* 6. What type of impact would having more affordable housing have on our community?

Make our community stronger

Make our community weaker

It would stay the same

Unsure

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* 7. In Madison, for whom do you think housing units are most needed? (Select top 2)

Seniors (65+)

Young Professionals

In-Town Workers

Teachers

Young Families that would like to take advantage of our excellent public schools

I don’t believe we need more housing options

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If affordable housing was created in Madison, what would you want it to look like? Please rank your choices (1 being the top priority).

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* 9. If affordable housing were to be built in Town, where do you think it should go?

Near train station

Near bus line

Away from downtown in residential neighborhoods

Town Center

Other (please specify)

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* 10. For demographic purposes, it is helpful to have a sense of household income and ownership status of those responding to this survey. Do you rent or own your residence?

Own

Rent

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please indicate which annual household income range you currently fall under. Note: Household income measures the combined incomes of all people sharing a particular household or place of residence and includes every form of income.

0-$25,000

$25,001-$50,000

$50,001-100,000

$100,001-$200,000

$200,001-$300,000

$300,000 or more

Prefer not to answer

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* 12. What is your age?

17 or younger

18-24

25-34

35-49

50-64

65 +

Prefer not to answer

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* 13. Are there any other comments you want to share about affordable housing, or housing policy in Madison that may not have been addressed by the questions in this survey? Please feel free to both express your support of the idea of affordable housing while at the same time addressing any concerns you may have.

Madison Affordable Housing Plan Public Survey

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* 1. What is your relationship to Madison?

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* 2. When you think of affordable housing, what is the first thing that comes to mind? (You can choose more than one)

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* 3. Are you concerned with the overall cost of housing/homeownership in Madison?

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* 4. Do you think there is a need for affordable housing in Madison?

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* 5. In general, do you believe that towns like Madison have a responsibility to create housing for individuals and families who would very much like to live here, but cannot afford the high cost of rental housing?

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* 6. What type of impact would having more affordable housing have on our community?

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* 7. In Madison, for whom do you think housing units are most needed? (Select top 2)

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* 8. If affordable housing was created in Madison, what would you want it to look like? Please rank your choices (1 being the top priority).

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* 9. If affordable housing were to be built in Town, where do you think it should go?

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* 10. For demographic purposes, it is helpful to have a sense of household income and ownership status of those responding to this survey. Do you rent or own your residence?

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* 11. Please indicate which annual household income range you currently fall under. Note: Household income measures the combined incomes of all people sharing a particular household or place of residence and includes every form of income.

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* 12. What is your age?

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* 14. If you would like to be informed about the next steps regarding this Housing Plan, please enter your email (fill-in box, not required)