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Housing Market Demand & New Unit Development Survey
Purpose: To determine the need, demand, and type of units required for future development.
1.
Are you currently on a housing waiting list?
Yes
No
2.
If yes, how long have you been waiting?
Less than 6 months
6–12 months
1–3 years
More than 3 years
3.
What type of housing are you currently living in?
Public Housing
Section 8 / HCV
Private rental home/apartment
Living with family/friends
Homeless or unstable housing
Other
4.
Is your current housing adequate for your household size?
Yes
No
5.
What size unit does your household need?
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
Studio
Accessible/ADA unit
Senior unit (62+)
Veteran unit
Other
6.
What monthly rent range can your household realistically afford?
Less than $500
$500–$700
$700–$900
$900–$1,200
More than $1,200
(This helps determine AMI targeting)
7.
Would you be interested in newly constructed affordable housing units in Calexico?
Yes
No
8.
If yes, what type of new housing would you prefer? (Select all that apply)
Affordable Family Units
Affordable Senior Housing
Mixed-income development
Farmworker housing
Large-family units (3–4 bedrooms)
Supportive housing (mental health / disability)
Veteran housing
Workforce housing (working families)
9.
Are you currently overcrowded (more people than bedrooms)?
Yes
No
10.
Are you paying more than 30% of your income on rent?
Yes
No
(Helps determine rent-burdened populations)
11.
Would you support new affordable housing developments in your neighborhood?
Yes
No
12.
What amenities are important to you in a new development?
On-site parking
Security cameras / lighting
Community center / multipurpose room
Playground
Laundry facilities
Computer lab / Wi-Fi
Open green space
After-school/youth programming
Senior services
Other
13.
What barriers prevent you from accessing affordable housing?
Low income
High rents
Credit issues
Lack of available units
Transportation
Disability access
Language barriers
Long waitlists
Other
14.
What is your household size?
1 person
2–3 people
4–5 people
6+ people
15.
Are you interested in being contacted for future housing opportunities?
Yes
No