Barriere Housing Needs Survey Question Title * 1. Where do you live? Within District of Barriere boundary Outside District of Barriere boundary (Area "O") Outside District of Barriere boundary (Area "O" - on reserve) Question Title * 2. What part of Area "O" do you live in? (e.g. Little Fort, Darfield, Louis Creek, Brennan Creek...) Question Title * 3. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Question Title * 4. Including yourself, how many people live in your household? 1 2 3 4 5+ Question Title * 5. How many of the people who live in your household are children (0-17)? None 1 2 3 4 5+ Question Title * 6. How many of the people in your household are Seniors (65+) 0 1 2 3 or more Question Title * 7. How many people in your household are First Nation? 0 1 2 3 4 5 or more Question Title * 8. Are you currently: A student - Full-time Post Secondary A student - Part-time Post Secondary A student - In training A student - Upgrading Employed - Full/Part time Employed - Casual Employed - Seasonal Employed - Contract Unemployed - less than 6 months Unemployed - 6 months to a year Unemployed - over one year Disabled Retired Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What type of home do your currently live in? Single Detached Dwelling Suite within a Dwelling Room within a Dwelling Mobile Home on Property Mobile Home within Mobile Home Park Townhouse Apartment Duplex Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. How long have you lived in your current home? Over one year Less than one year Question Title * 11. If less than one year, where did you move from? Question Title * 12. Why did you move to Barriere? Question Title * 13. How old is your current home? Newer than 5 years 6-25 years 26-50 years Older than 50 years Question Title * 14. What condition do you consider your home to be in? Very Poor - number of major repairs needed (e.g. plumbing, electrical, structural) Poor - a few major repairs needed Acceptable - number of minor repairs needed (loose handrails, shingles, floor tiles, etc) Good - needing few minor repairs Very Good - needing only regular maintenance (cleaning, painting, furnace filters etc) Question Title * 15. What would you do if you need to find new place to live and can't? Leave the area Move in with friends Keep paying more than you can afford Keep living in a substandard place Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Do you or do you know someone who has or has had issues with a rental situation? Rent too high Rental unit needs repairs Landlord abuse Rental unit to small Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. Do you own your home? Yes No Question Title * 18. If yes, did you encounter any issues finding this home? If yes, check any issues that apply. No - I didn't encounter any difficulties in finding this home. Personal income was too low to qualify for the mortgage needed - had to settle for a different home. Limited number of homes for sale Unsuitable location of homes for sale Size of homes available Unsuitable condition of available homes for sale Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. Do you rent your home? If yes, check any issues you encountered in finding a home to rent that apply: Yes - I rent my home I didn't encounter any issues finding a home to rent Rental prices were too high Limited number of rental units available Unsuitable location Size of rental units available Employment/income status not approved by Landlord Limited rentals accepting pets Other (please specify) Question Title * 20. If you rent your home, how much is your monthly rent? Question Title * 21. How large is your home? Studio 1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 or more bedrooms Question Title * 22. Does your current home meet your needs? Yes No Question Title * 23. If no, check any of the reasons that apply. N/A Too small Too large Too far from family Too far from employment Needs major repairs Doesn't meet physical need requirements (stairs etc) Need to live closer to caregiver or person who needs my care Rent/Mortgage too high Utilities too high Too much acreage/yard Not enough acreage/yard Temporary Accommodation Need Senior Accommodation Other (please specify) Question Title * 24. Household income before taxes: Under $15,000 Between $15,000 and $29,999 Between $30,000 and $49,999 Between $50,000 and $74,999 Between $75,000 and $99,999 Between $100,000 and $150,000 Over $150,000 Question Title * 25. What are your sources of household income? Employment Income Employment Insurance (EI) Employment Insurance (EI) - Disability or other Employment Insurance (EI) - Maternity or Family Leave Social Assistance / Old Age Security Canada Pension Plan Disability Pension WCB / Worksafe Child Tax Credit / Child Support Student Bursary or Loan Other Pension Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. What area are you employed in if working? Accommodation/Tourism Business/Professional Services Government Services Personal Care Services Recreation Restaurant/Catering Retail Trades Other (please specify) Question Title * 27. Approximately how much of your ANNUAL income goes towards housing costs? (i.e. rent & utilities or mortgage, utilities and property taxes) Under $10,000 $10,001 to $20,000 $20,001 to $30,000 $30,001 to $40,000 $40,001 to $50,000 Over $50,000 Question Title * 28. Where do you see yourself living in the next 0-5 years? Still living in my current home and going to school Still living in my current home and working Renting first home and going to school Renting first home and working Buying first home Buying a larger home Downsizing to a smaller home Downsizing to an apartment or condo Downsizing to a seniors complex Downsizing to an assisted living space Other (please specify) Question Title * 29. Where do you see yourself living in the next 10 years? Still living at home and going to school Still living at home and working Renting first home and going to school Renting first home and working Buying first home Buying a larger home Downsizing to a smaller home Downsizing to an apartment or condo Downsizing to a seniors complex Downsizing to an assisted living space Other (please specify) Question Title * 30. What suggestion would you make to Local Government as part of the solution to the housing situation for Barriere? Done