Marina Housing Element Community Survey

What are our Housing Element Issues and Opportunities?

Marina is preparing an update to the General Plan Housing Element. The Housing Element includes the City’s housing goals and policies for the 2023-2031 planning period.

Housing issues affect the entire community — renters, homeowners, employers who are seeking to hire and retain workers, and community members with special housing needs. The purpose of this survey is to identify any unique housing issues in Marina to assist the City to craft solutions that meet the needs of everyone in the community.

This confidential survey asks your opinions about current housing conditions, unique housing opportunities that can influence future housing in Marina, and yourself. The City will use your responses to better understand and respond to the community’s sentiments about future housing growth. All input will remain anonymous. We appreciate your time and feedback.

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* 1. Rank the housing needs facing unincorporated Marina from highest priority (1) to lowest priority (10):

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* 2. Select the top three housing needs for Marina in the coming 10 years (check three):

Housing that is affordable to all

Repairs to older deteriorating homes

Accessible and wider range of housing types for our aging population

Housing near transportation and/or services

Various housing types to appeal to different lifestyles

Housing for multigenerational households and large families

More opportunities for home ownership

More rental housing

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please rank each housing type based on what would be most successful in Marina today (1 is most successful and 5 is least successful):

	1 (Most Successful)	2	3	4	5 (Least Successful)
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs/second units/granny units/junior units)	Accessory dwelling units (ADUs/second units/granny units/junior units) 1 (Most Successful)	Accessory dwelling units (ADUs/second units/granny units/junior units) 2	Accessory dwelling units (ADUs/second units/granny units/junior units) 3	Accessory dwelling units (ADUs/second units/granny units/junior units) 4	Accessory dwelling units (ADUs/second units/granny units/junior units) 5 (Least Successful)
Co-housing (housing with an emphasis on community living ie: shared open spaces, or kitchens)	Co-housing (housing with an emphasis on community living ie: shared open spaces, or kitchens) 1 (Most Successful)	Co-housing (housing with an emphasis on community living ie: shared open spaces, or kitchens) 2	Co-housing (housing with an emphasis on community living ie: shared open spaces, or kitchens) 3	Co-housing (housing with an emphasis on community living ie: shared open spaces, or kitchens) 4	Co-housing (housing with an emphasis on community living ie: shared open spaces, or kitchens) 5 (Least Successful)
Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard)	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) 1 (Most Successful)	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) 2	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) 3	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) 4	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) 5 (Least Successful)
Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), drop-down surfaces like tables or desks and more design features)	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), drop-down surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) 1 (Most Successful)	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), drop-down surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) 2	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), drop-down surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) 3	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), drop-down surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) 4	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), drop-down surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) 5 (Least Successful)
Single room occupancy (small apartment that may have a common kitchen)	Single room occupancy (small apartment that may have a common kitchen) 1 (Most Successful)	Single room occupancy (small apartment that may have a common kitchen) 2	Single room occupancy (small apartment that may have a common kitchen) 3	Single room occupancy (small apartment that may have a common kitchen) 4	Single room occupancy (small apartment that may have a common kitchen) 5 (Least Successful)
Mid-rise (4-story) apartments	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments 1 (Most Successful)	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments 2	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments 3	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments 4	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments 5 (Least Successful)
Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise multi-use buildings	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise multi-use buildings 1 (Most Successful)	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise multi-use buildings 2	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise multi-use buildings 3	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise multi-use buildings 4	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise multi-use buildings 5 (Least Successful)
Residential Care Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities	Residential Care Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities 1 (Most Successful)	Residential Care Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities 2	Residential Care Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities 3	Residential Care Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities 4	Residential Care Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities 5 (Least Successful)
Larger, custom homes	Larger, custom homes 1 (Most Successful)	Larger, custom homes 2	Larger, custom homes 3	Larger, custom homes 4	Larger, custom homes 5 (Least Successful)
Single story houses and condominiums	Single story houses and condominiums 1 (Most Successful)	Single story houses and condominiums 2	Single story houses and condominiums 3	Single story houses and condominiums 4	Single story houses and condominiums 5 (Least Successful)
Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels.	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. 1 (Most Successful)	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. 2	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. 3	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. 4	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. 5 (Least Successful)

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* 4. What do you believe are the most urgent housing issues in Marina? (Rank the issues below with 1 being the most urgent)

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* 5. Which fair housing services do you feel are most needed in our community? (Select all that apply)

Landlord/tenant counseling

Education/information on tenant rights

Promoting equal access to housing choice for all residents

Assistance with filing a housing discrimination complaint

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which housing assistance services do you feel are most needed in our community? (Select all that apply)

Home repair assistance for low-income homeowners

Rental assistance

Education seminars for aspiring homeowners

Financial assistance to build an accessory dwelling unit

Down payment assistance for lower-income first time homebuyers

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) assistance services are most important (select top three)?

Pre-approved ADU floorplans

Educational “How To” Webinar series regarding financing, construction, and permitting process

Homeowner one-on-one consultations with an ADU expert

Financial assistance with construction expenses

Education on how to become a landlord

Advice on what type of ADU will work best for your situation

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you be interested in developing an ADU (e.g. granny flat, in-law unit) on your property?

Yes, on my existing or future property

Not sure

I already have a ADU on my property

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* 9. What is your relationship in Marina? Select all that apply.

I live in Marina

I work in Marina

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which best describes your current housing situation?

Own my house, condominium, apartment, or mobile home

Rent a house, condominium, apartment, or mobile home

Live with friends/family, do not own or pay rent

Live with roommates/family and pay rent or assist with mortgage payments

Live in emergency, transitional, or supportive housing

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which best describes your current living situation?

Live alone

Live with housemates

Live with spouse or significant other

Live with parents

Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which of the following housing quality issues, if any, do you feel apply to your current living situation?

Lack of access to adequate plumbing

Lack of access to adequate kitchen facilities

Poor indoor air quality

Overcrowding within the household

Housing structural/maintenance issues

Lack of energy efficiency

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 13. Which type of housing do you currently occupy?

ADU

Condominium/townhome

Co-op housing

Duplex/triplex

Group home/assisted living

Mobile home

Single-family home

I do not currently have a permanent home

Other (please specify)