Redwood County Housing Study Survey

Redwood County is a vibrant and growing community, attracting new residents and businesses each year. As we look at that trend continuing well into the future, it is an ideal time to address housing needs. Our commitment to community, health and wellness, and to economic vitality, includes offering a variety of housing choices and ensuring we are attracting development that meets those needs for our 15 countywide cities, 25 townships and the Lower Sioux Indian Community (LSIC).

The Redwood County Economic Development Authority has partnered with the professionals at Bolton & Menk for a comprehensive study to access housing needs based on an analysis of demographics, market demand, and public engagement.

Your feedback is critical in creating a robust housing study that reflects the community. As part of this effort, we want to understand the diverse needs of residents, businesses and property owners to help us identify issues, opportunities, and priorities. Please help us by answering these short questions.

To learn more about this project, visit the project website at https://arcg.is/f8jHz.

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* 1. Tell us a little about yourself. Select all that apply

I live in Redwood County

I own property in Redwood County

I work in Redwood County

I vacation in Redwood County

I shop in Redwood County

Other (please specify)

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* 2. From your perspective, please select the top 3 issues related to housing in Redwood County.

Costs are too high

Units/homes are too big

Units/homes are too small

Units/homes are too old or outdated

Not enough rental housing

Not enough senior housing

Not enough units/homes with more than 2 bedrooms

Existing properties are poorly maintained

Existing apartments do not offer enough amenities

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statement.

	Agree	Neutral	Disagree
There is an adequate supply of quality housing choices for people of all ages and incomes.	There is an adequate supply of quality housing choices for people of all ages and incomes. Agree	There is an adequate supply of quality housing choices for people of all ages and incomes. Neutral	There is an adequate supply of quality housing choices for people of all ages and incomes. Disagree
More townhomes are needed.	More townhomes are needed. Agree	More townhomes are needed. Neutral	More townhomes are needed. Disagree
More apartments are needed.	More apartments are needed. Agree	More apartments are needed. Neutral	More apartments are needed. Disagree
More single-family homes are needed.	More single-family homes are needed. Agree	More single-family homes are needed. Neutral	More single-family homes are needed. Disagree
More rental properties are needed.	More rental properties are needed. Agree	More rental properties are needed. Neutral	More rental properties are needed. Disagree
More senior housing is needed.	More senior housing is needed. Agree	More senior housing is needed. Neutral	More senior housing is needed. Disagree
More assisted-living housing is needed.	More assisted-living housing is needed. Agree	More assisted-living housing is needed. Neutral	More assisted-living housing is needed. Disagree
There needs to be more incentives or resources to maintain existing housing.	There needs to be more incentives or resources to maintain existing housing. Agree	There needs to be more incentives or resources to maintain existing housing. Neutral	There needs to be more incentives or resources to maintain existing housing. Disagree
The county should be less restrictive in its housing regulations (rental and ownership) to allow for more options.	The county should be less restrictive in its housing regulations (rental and ownership) to allow for more options. Agree	The county should be less restrictive in its housing regulations (rental and ownership) to allow for more options. Neutral	The county should be less restrictive in its housing regulations (rental and ownership) to allow for more options. Disagree

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* 4. What barriers keep you from finding your most suitable residence in Redwood County, or if you recently found housing in Redwood County, what challenges did you face? Select all that apply.

Down payment or deposit is too high

Available housing is not in a suitable location for me

Available housing doesn’t have the features or amenities I want

Available housing is not the type I want or need

Unable to qualify for available housing due to credit rating or income level

Lack of employment opportunities in Redwood County

Lease commitments are too long

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Are you or do you know of anyone currently looking for housing or rental housing?

Yes

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* 6. If yes, what type of housing are you or they looking for?

Senior living

Workforce or temporary housing

Market rate rental

Townhome rental

Apartment

Single-family living

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Have you or do you know someone that has had to turn down a job in Redwood County because they could not find adequate housing?

Yes

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* 8. How do you feel about how much you are currently paying towards housing (rent/mortgage with utilities)?

Too much. I struggle with balancing my income and my housing costs.

Just about right. I can comfortably pay my housing expenses without stress.

I have no concerns with housing costs in relation to my household income.

Prefer not to answer.

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* 9. What area(s) of Redwood County would you like to see more housing options offered?

Belview

Clements

Delhi

Lamberton

Lower Sioux Indian Community

Lucan

Milroy

Morgan

Redwood Falls

Revere

Sanborn

Seaforth

Vesta

Wabasso

Walnut Grove

Wanda

Other (please specify)