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Regional Housing Needs Assessment 2022: Employer Housing Survey

In 2022 New Hampshire's Regional Planning Commissions are developing Housing Needs Assessments across the state to help to describe current housing supply, demand, and affordability within each region and begin to identify solutions for the future. As part of this process, our goal is to hear from a wide range of stakeholders, including employers, to understand how housing impacts the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission communities.
 
This survey asks questions to help understand things such as:
  • How housing conditions stand in the way of employer attraction and retention.
  • What types of housing solutions are most appealing to employers.
  • What housing solutions businesses would consider supporting in order to alleviate current housing impacts on employees.
Your responses will remain anonymous, and be presented in aggregate form only. 
1.In a typical year, how many of your employees are full-time, part-time, and/or seasonal.
2.What portion of your employees are entry-level, young professionals, mid-career, or nearing the end of their career?
0 - 25%
26 - 50%
51 - 75%
76 - 100%
Entry Level
Young Professionals
Mid-Career
Nearing End of Career
3.What industry best describes your business?
4.In 2021, approximately what proportion of your full-time employees earned:
0 - 25%
26 - 50%
51 - 75%
76 - 100%
$0 - $25,000
$25,00 - $50,000
$50,000 - $75,000
$75,000 - $115,000
Above $115,000
5.What is the primary location of your business?
6.Approximately what percentage of your employees live:
0 - 25%
26 - 50%
51 - 75%
76 - 100%
In the same neighborhood/area as your organization
In the same town/city but not in the same neighborhood
In an adjacent town/city
In a non-adjacent town/city
My employees work from home periodically
My employees work from home regularly
7.To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of employees are:
0 - 25%
26 - 50%
51 - 75%
76 - 100%
Homeowners
Renters
8.How would you describe the availability of housing options in or near the area where your business is located
9.Do you believe that a housing supply shortage impacts your ability to attract or keep workers?
10.To what extent do you think the following factors impact your ability to attract or keep qualified workers?
Strongly Impacts
Somewhat Impacts
Slightly Impacts
Does Not Impact
I do not Know
Availability of housing (for rent or purchase)
Cost of housing (rent or mortgage)
Quality of housing
Proximity of housing to workplace
Proximity of housing to public transportation
Proximity of housing to amenities (e.g. parks, open space, schools)
11.How do you hear about housing challenges?
12.As an employer, what types of housing are most helpful in supporting your efforts to recruit and retain employees?
13.Do you currently participate in any of the following strategies to help employees secure housing?
Currently Provide
Do Not Provide
Do Not Provide BUT am Interested in Learning About or Providing
Down payment and/or closing cost assistance
Rent subsidy
Secondary (gap) financing
Homebuyer education
Moving cost assistance
Cash contributions
Land donation
Construction financing
Low-income housing tax credit investments
Employer operated housing
14.What do you feel would help most in achieving better housing solutions for your employees?
15.Do you see your company having a role in helping to address New Hampshire's housing issue as it relates to employee attraction and retention?
16.Please share any additional thoughts, comments, or questions.
17.Please provide an e-mail address if you are interested in participating in a one-on-one interview or focus group to learn more about the current housing situation and its impact on the workforce, and what you as an employer can do to help:
Current Progress,
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