Residential Housing Survey

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* 1. Which of the following best describes the type of housing you currently live in? (Choose only one)

Single-family home (detached)

Duplex

Condo/Townhouse

Apartment building with 1-4 floors

Apartment building with 5 or more floors

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How long have you lived in your neighborhood?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

More than 30 years

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* 3. If you live in subsidized or assisted housing, please indicate what type?

Public Housing

Housing Choice Voucher Section 8

Tenant/Project based Section 8

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) or other Federal Assisted Housing

Don't know

Does Not Apply

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* 4. Which of the following were the most important reasons you decided to live in your neighborhood? (Check all that apply)

To live near family and friends

To be close to work/ Access to job opportunities

Accessibility of goods and services

To be near public transportation

Physical accessibility of the building

Nearby schools for my children/grandchildren

Safety in the neighborhood

Affordability of housing

I grew up here

No choice/ Nowhere else to go

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What does your community need most? (Please check all that apply)

Better Jobs/More Jobs

Better Medical Services

Better Housing

More Affordable Housing

Housing Rehab

Better Educational Opportunities

Better Roads/Sidewalks

Better Public Safety

Water and sewer Improvements

More Services

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What changes are needed to make your street/neighborhood a better place to live? (check all that apply)

More neighborhood communication

Resources to help neighbors take care of property

Increased neighborhood safety features

More walkable community

Better access to services

Increased transportation options

More code compliance services

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you currently rent your home, own your home, or something else?

Rent with housing voucher

Rent from a private landlord

Rent/Share a Room

Own

Live with family or friends

Shelters, Halfway House or Temporary Housing

Special Needs or Senior Housing

Other (please specify)

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* 8. During the past three (3) years, how have the overall housing costs for your current home changed?

Increased

Decreased

Stayed The Same

Not Applicable

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* 9. How satisfied would you say you are with the quality of the housing you currently live in?

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Don’t know

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* 10. If you're a student, which of the following best describes where you live?

Dorm

On Campus Apartment

Student Off Campus Apartment

Other Apartment

Townhouse

House

With family/relatives

Not A Student

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* 11. During the past five years, have you applied for a loan to purchase a home, to refinance your mortgage, or to take equity out of your home?

Yes

Does Not Apply

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* 12. If you have ever applied for a home loan and your application was NOT approved, which of the following reasons were you given? (Check all that apply)

My/Our income level was too low

The amount I/We had for a down payment was too low

How much savings I/we had was too little

The value of my property was too low

My/Our credit history or credit score(s) was too low

Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 13. During the past five years, have you looked for a new place to live?

Yes, looked for a home/place to Rent

Yes, looked for home/place to Buy

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* 14. If you answered Yes to Question 13, did you have trouble finding safe, quality housing that you could afford in a neighborhood you would like to live in?

Yes

Does Not Apply

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* 15. If you answered Yes to Question 14, do you think it was because of any of the following: (Check all that apply)

Race/ethnicity

Religion

Disability

Sexual Orientation

Pregnant or having children

Sex/Gender

Age

Martial status

Criminal History/ Record

Source of income

Does Not Apply

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Which of the following Residential Districts would you prefer to live in?

Residential Estate
Single-Family Detached Homes, Accessory Units, Agricultural

Residential Medium Density
Single-family, Duplexes, Townhouse Live/Work Units

Residential Multi-Family
Apartment, Live/Work Units, Units over ground floor non-residential uses

Neighborhood Mixed Use District
Residential, commercial, institutional, recreational, and service facilities (Grocery, Convenience Stores, Drug Stores, Religious Assembly, Office)

Downtown Business District
Residential, civic service, office, institutional, cultural, and other uses

Regional Mixed-Use District
Residential, Major Stadiums, Major Employers, Restaurants, Theaters, Hotels, Office

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What is your income range

Less Than $10,000

$10,000 - $25,000

$25,000 - $50,000

$50,000 - $75,000

$75,000 - $90,000

More Than $100,000

Prefer not answer

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* 18. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not answer

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* 19. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Other

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* 20. Do you consider yourself Hispanic, Latino or of Spanish Origin?

Yes, Hispanic, Latino or of Spanish Origin

No, Hispanic, Latino or of Spanish Origin

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* 21. 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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* 22. Which of the following describes your current status?

Employed full-time

Employed part-time

Unemployed and looking for work

Unemployed and not looking for work

Unable to work due to a disability

Stay-at-home caregiver or parent

Retired

Student

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Do you believe housing discrimination occurs in your local area?

Yes

Likely

Unlikely

Not sure

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* 24. Do you live in Arlington?

Yes

Residential Housing Survey

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* 1. Which of the following best describes the type of housing you currently live in? (Choose only one)

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* 2. How long have you lived in your neighborhood?

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* 3. If you live in subsidized or assisted housing, please indicate what type?

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* 4. Which of the following were the most important reasons you decided to live in your neighborhood? (Check all that apply)

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* 5. What does your community need most? (Please check all that apply)

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* 6. What changes are needed to make your street/neighborhood a better place to live? (check all that apply)

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* 7. Do you currently rent your home, own your home, or something else?

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* 8. During the past three (3) years, how have the overall housing costs for your current home changed?

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* 9. How satisfied would you say you are with the quality of the housing you currently live in?

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* 10. If you're a student, which of the following best describes where you live?

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* 11. During the past five years, have you applied for a loan to purchase a home, to refinance your mortgage, or to take equity out of your home?

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* 12. If you have ever applied for a home loan and your application was NOT approved, which of the following reasons were you given? (Check all that apply)

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* 13. During the past five years, have you looked for a new place to live?

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* 14. If you answered Yes to Question 13, did you have trouble finding safe, quality housing that you could afford in a neighborhood you would like to live in?

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* 15. If you answered Yes to Question 14, do you think it was because of any of the following: (Check all that apply)

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* 16. Which of the following Residential Districts would you prefer to live in?

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* 17. What is your income range

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* 18. What is your age?

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* 19. What is your gender?

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* 20. Do you consider yourself Hispanic, Latino or of Spanish Origin?

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* 21. What is your race?

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* 22. Which of the following describes your current status?

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* 23. Do you believe housing discrimination occurs in your local area?

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* 24. Do you live in Arlington?

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* 25. Please provide your zipcode

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* 26. If you have any additional comments or concerns about improving housing options in Arlington, please provide them below