2026 Rural Housing Survey Section 1: About Your Household Question Title * 1. Which CSRD area do you live in? Area C Area D Area F Area G Question Title * 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) Question Title * 3. How many people live in your household? 1 2 3 4 5+ Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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) Question Title * 7. Do you: Own your home Rent your home Live with family/friends (not paying rent) Other (please specify) Question Title * 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 Question Title * 9. Is your current housing affordable (costs less than 30% of your household income)? Yes No Not Sure Question Title * 10. Is your current housing in good condition? Yes No (please explain): Question Title * 11. Does your current housing meet your needs for accessibility, size, and location? Yes No (please explain): Section 3: Housing Needs and Preferences Question Title * 12. Do you expect your housing needs to change in the next 5 years? Yes No Not Sure Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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: Done
