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HARTFORD CITY HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your responses will help us understand the housing needs in our community and plan for future development. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Section 1: Basic Information
1.
Do you rent or own your home?
Rent
Own
2.
What type of home do you currently live in?
Single-Family home
Duplex
Condo
Apartment
Other (please specify)
3.
How long have you lived in your current home?
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10 years
Other (please specify)
Section 2: Housing Condition and Satisfaction
4.
How satisfied are you with the condition of your home?
Very unsatisfied
1 star
Somewhat unsatisfied
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Somewhat satisfied
4 stars
Very satisfied
5 stars
Other (please specify)
5.
What are the main issues or problems you face with your current home? (
Please check all that apply
)
Insufficient space
Maintenance/Repair issues
Poor energy efficiency
Safety concerns
Accessibility issues
Other (please specify any other issues/concerns with your current housing)
Section 3: Housing Needs and Preferences
6.
Do you foresee needing to move in the next 5 years?
Yes
No
Not sure
Other (please specify)
7.
If you need to move, what factors will influence your decision? (
Check all that apply
)
Job relocation
Need for more space
Desire for a different neighborhood
Affordability
Accessibility needs
Other (please specify)
8.
Please indicate which phrase(s) pertains to you...
My current home is handicapped accessible.
I desire a home with handicapped accessibility.
I do not have nor require a home with handicapped accessibility.
Other (please specify)
Section 4: Affordability and Costs
9.
How would you rate your current housing affordability?
Very unaffordable
1 star
Somewhat unaffordable
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Somewhat affordable
4 stars
Very affordable
5 stars
Other (please specify)
10.
Have you experienced any difficulties in keeping up with your rent or mortgage payments in the last year?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
11.
Do you believe you are eligible for government housing assistance?
Yes
No
Not sure
Other (please specify)
Section 5: Community and Neighborhood
12.
How would you rate the quality of your neighborhood in terms of safety?
Very unsafe
1 star
Somewhat unsafe
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Somewhat safe
4 stars
Very safe
5 stars
Other (please specify)
13.
How would you rate the quality of your neighborhood in terms of community amenities? (
Shopping, schools, parks, etc.
)
Very poor
1 star
Poor
2 stars
Fair
3 stars
Good
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
Other (please specify)
14.
What types of community amenities and services are most important to you? (
Check all that apply
)
Schools
Parks and recreational facilities
Public transportation
Healthcare services
Shopping and dining options
Other (please specify)
Section 6: Future Housing Preferences
15.
What type of housing would you prefer if you were to move? (
Check all that apply
)
Larger home
Smaller home
Single story home
Multi story home
Home with a basement
Home with a yard
Home with less maintenance
Energy efficient home
Other (please specify)
16.
Would you be interested in housing options that incorporate sustainable or energy efficient features?
Yes
No
Not sure
Other (please specify)
17.
Do you have any other additional comments or suggestions regarding housing in our community?
Thank you for taking our survey!
Your input is invaluable in helping us understand and address the housing needs in our community.
