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Herkimer County Community Housing Survey
We are exploring housing options that support people at all stages of life in Herkimer County, including smaller homes and community-style living. Your feedback will help guide future planning. This survey takes less than three minutes.
1.
What best describes your current housing situation?
Own my home
Rent
Live with family/ friends
Other
2.
How likely are you to consider moving in the next 5 years?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not likely
Unsure
3.
If you were to move, what type of housing would you consider? (Select all that apply)
Single-Family Home
Apartment
Townhouse/ Duplex
Smaller home (e.g., cottage or tiny home)
Senior/ 55+ housing
Shared or community style housing
Not sure
4.
How familiar you are you with smaller homes (e.g., cottages, tiny houses)
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not familiar
5.
What is your overall impression of smaller homes?
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Not sure
6.
Tiny homes, (typically 200-400 sq ft) are designed to be more affordable , require lower levels of maintenance, and have higher energy efficiency. What is your overall impression of tiny homes?
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Not sure
7.
Do you think tiny homes could be a good fit in Herkimer County?
Yes
No
Maybe
Not sure
8.
What would make you consider living in a tiny home? (Select all that apply.)
Lower cost
Less maintenance
Accessibility (one floor living, easier to manage)
Energy efficiency
Downsizing/ simplifying life
Community setting (near others, shared spaces)
I would not consider it
9.
What concerns would you have about smaller or community-style housing? (Select all that apply)
Lack of space
Privacy concerns
Zoning/ regulations
Quality or durability
Location
Resale value
Not interested
Other (please specify)
10.
How important are the following features in future housing?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Affordability
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Accessibility (no stairs, age friendly design)
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Proximity to services (grocery store, healthcare)
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Walkability
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Sense of community
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
11.
Would you be open to a new housing development in your community? If no, what your your concerns?
Yes
No. Please let us know your concerns.
12.
Would you be interested in learning more about new housing in Herkimer County?
Yes
No
Maybe
13.
When you think about tiny homes, what comes to mind?
Demographics (Optional)
14.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
15.
Which city/ town/ village do you reside in?
