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2026 Rural Housing Survey
Section 1: About Your Household
1.
Which CSRD area do you live in?
Area C
Area D
Area F
Area G
2.
Which community do you live in?
Anglemont
Balmoral
Blind Bay
Carlin
Celista
Deep Creek
Eagle Bay
Falkland
Gardom Lake
Lee Creek
Magna Bay
Notch Hill
Ranchero
Salmon Valley
Scotch Creek
Seymore Arm
Silver Creek
Sorrento
St Ives
Sunnybrae
Tappen
White Lake
Wild Rose Bay
Other
(please specify)
3.
How many people live in your household?
1
2
3
4
5+
4.
What are the ages of household members?
(Check all that apply)
0-14 years
15-24 years
25-44 years
45-64 years
65-75 years
76+ years
5.
What is your annual household income
(before taxes)
?
Under $30,000
$30,000–$59,999
$60,000–$99,999
$100,000+
Prefer not to say
Section 2: Current Housing Situation
6.
What type of housing do you currently live in?
Single-detached house
Apartment/Condo
Townhouse/Duplex
Mobile/Manufactured home
Secondary suite
Other
(please specify)
7.
Do you:
Own your home
Rent your home
Live with family/friends
(not paying rent)
Other
(please specify)
8.
How long have you lived in your current home?
Less than 1 year
1–5 years
6–10 years
11 - 25 years
26+ years
9.
Is your current housing affordable
(costs less than 30% of your household income)
?
Yes
No
Not Sure
10.
Is your current housing in good condition?
Yes
No
(please explain)
:
11.
Does your current housing meet your needs for accessibility, size, and location?
Yes
No
(please explain)
:
Section 3: Housing Needs and Preferences
12.
Do you expect your housing needs to change in the next 5 years?
Yes
No
Not Sure
13.
If yes, what type of housing would best meet your future needs?
(Select all that apply)
Smaller home
Larger home
Apartment/Condo
Accessible/seniors housing
Rental housing
Larger Condo
Home with support services
Other
(please specify)
14.
What challenges do you face in finding suitable housing?
(Select all that apply)
High cost
Lack of available rentals
Poor housing condition
Lack of accessible/seniors housing
Lack of housing for seasonal/temporary workers
You prefer to stay in your community and age in place
Other
(please specify)
15.
Have you or someone in your household had to leave the community due to lack of suitable housing?
Yes
No
Section 4: Special Housing Needs
16.
Does anyone in your household require:
Accessible housing
(wheelchair, mobility aids, etc.)
Supportive housing
(health, mental health, or addiction support)
Culturally appropriate housing
(for Indigenous or other groups)
Housing for seasonal/temporary work
None of the above
Section 5: Open Feedback
17.
What would help you or your community most in meeting housing needs?
Please share your thoughts, ideas, or concerns about housing in your community
Section 6: Demographics
18.
Do you identify as:
Indigenous
Senior (65+)
Person with a disability
Newcomer to Canada
None of the above
Prefer not to say
Section 7: Community Investment & Solutions
19.
To address the local housing crisis, the Rural Shuswap Housing Society (RSHS) is exploring 'impact investing' models where community members can financially support new projects. Would you be interested in learning more about investment opportunities in local housing developments?
Yes
No
Maybe/Keep me informed
20.
Do you own land or property in the Rural Shuswap area that you would consider partnering on or making available for a housing development?
Yes
No
21.
Do you have professional expertise (e.g., architecture, engineering, geotechnical, finance, project management) that you would be willing to contribute or offer at a reduced rate to help get housing concepts to the 'shovel-ready' design phase?
Yes
No
22.
Do you know of any individuals, organizations, or private lenders who might be interested in supporting or investing in workforce or seniors' housing solutions in the Shuswap
Yes
No
23.
If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, may a member of the RSHS Board contact you directly to discuss potential collaboration?" If you agree, you can email info@ruralshuswaphousing.org or provide:
Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
