The City of Sherman Community & Fair Housing Survey

Purpose of Survey

The City of Sherman expects to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), which will help to address affordable housing and community development needs. Program activities must meet at least one of three national objectives outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Activities must benefit low-to-moderate income persons/households; prevent or eliminate slums or blight and/or an emergency need that poses a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.

The Fair Housing section of the survey aims to obtain feedback from the public about housing discrimination.

The survey should only take 5-10 minutes of your time and your input is important to us. Your responses are completely anonymous.

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* 1. What is your zip code?

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* 2. What is your age range?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 3. What is your average household income?

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

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* 4. What is your race?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

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* 5. What is your ethnicity?

Hispanic

Not Hispanic

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* 6. How many people currently live in your household?

7 or more

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* 7. Community Priorities
Please rank the following in order of priority for the community (1 = Highest Need and 6 = Lowest Need).

Affordable Housing – Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Housing; Transitional Housing; Housing for Disabled; New Affordable Single or Multi-Family Housing; Affordable Rental Housing; Lead-based Paint Test/Abatement; Energy Efficient Improvements; Down Payment Assistance; Senior Housing

Demolition & Clearance – Demolition of Dilapidated Housing; Debris Removal; Code Enforcement; Cleanup of Abandoned Lots

Economic Development – Start-up Business Assistance; Small Business Loans; Job Creation/Retention; Employment Training; Façade Improvement; Business Mentoring

Public Improvements – Sidewalks, ADA Ramps, Water and/or Sewer Line, Storm Water Drainage, Street Paving, Street Lighting, Trails

Public Facilities – Senior Centers; Youth Centers; Child Care Centers; Parks and Recreational Facilities; Health Care Facilities; Community Centers; Fire Stations and Equipment

Public Services – Senior & Youth Activities, Child Care Services, Transportation Services; Anti-Crime Programs; Fair Housing; Health Services; Mental Health Services; Legal Services, Domestic Violence Services; Substance Abuse Services; Homeless Shelters & Services; HIV/AIDS Centers Services; Neglected/Abused Children Services; Services for the Disabled; Accessibility Improvements

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* 8. Affordable Housing
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

Energy Efficient Improvements

Rehab of Owner-Occupied Housing

Down Payment Assistance

Senior or Transitional Housing

New Affordable Rental or Homeownership Housing

Lead Paint Testing/Abatement

Fair Housing

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Demolition & Clearance
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

Demolition of Dilapidated Housing

Code Enforcement/Cleanup of Abandoned Lots

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Economic Development
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

Small Business Assistance

Workforce Development

Job Creation/Retention

Business Mentoring

Façade Improvements

Public Transportation

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Public Improvements
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

Stormwater Improvements

Water/Sewer Improvements

Street Improvement

Street Lighting

Sidewalks

ADA Ramps

Trails

Neighborhood Cleanup

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Public Facilities
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

Multi-Purpose Community Centers (Senior, Youth, Child Care, Health)

Parks & Recreational Facilities

Fire Stations

Libraries

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Public Services
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only three.

Domestic Violence Services

Substance Abuse Services

Fair Housing Services

Homeless Services

Legal Services

Neglected/Abused Children Services

Transportation Services

Anti-Crime Programs

Health Services

Mental Health Services

Senior Services/Activities

Youth Services/Activities

Child Care Services

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Other
The City of Sherman is expected to receive federal funding over the next five years. Other than the housing and community development priorities previously listed, are there any additional needs that could be addressed in the low-to-moderate income areas of the City?

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* 1. What is your zip code?

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* 2. What is your age range?

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* 3. What is your average household income?

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* 4. What is your race?

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* 5. What is your ethnicity?

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* 6. How many people currently live in your household?

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* 7. Community PrioritiesPlease rank the following in order of priority for the community (1 = Highest Need and 6 = Lowest Need).

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* 8. Affordable HousingWhich type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

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* 9. Demolition & ClearanceWhich type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

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* 10. Economic DevelopmentWhich type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

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* 11. Public ImprovementsWhich type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

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* 12. Public FacilitiesWhich type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

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* 13. Public ServicesWhich type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only three.

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* 14. OtherThe City of Sherman is expected to receive federal funding over the next five years. Other than the housing and community development priorities previously listed, are there any additional needs that could be addressed in the low-to-moderate income areas of the City?

* 7. Community Priorities
Please rank the following in order of priority for the community (1 = Highest Need and 6 = Lowest Need).

* 8. Affordable Housing
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

* 9. Demolition & Clearance
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

* 10. Economic Development
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

* 11. Public Improvements
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

* 12. Public Facilities
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only one.

* 13. Public Services
Which type of project would you recommend be funded using grant funds? Select only three.

* 14. Other
The City of Sherman is expected to receive federal funding over the next five years. Other than the housing and community development priorities previously listed, are there any additional needs that could be addressed in the low-to-moderate income areas of the City?