Hoxie Housing Assessment Survey (Community Survey) The Sheridan County Economic Development organization, through a pilot program with the State of Kansas, is currently working on a Housing Assessment Tool (HAT) study to ascertain the current state of housing needs in Hoxie. The goals of completing the study include determining the current and future needs for housing, developing programs to help address the needs in the short- and long-term and having the data/resources at hand to apply for potential local, regional, and state and other funding to help address those needs.Your feedback as a community member is greatly appreciated.Thank you for taking your time to help us with this request.Questions? Contact Karl Pratt at 785-675-1240 or director@growsheridancounty.org. Question Title * 1. How long does it take you to get to work? Under 15 minutes 15-30 minutes 31-45 minutes Over 45 minutes Question Title * 2. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and older Question Title * 3. Do you own or rent your home? Own Rent Rent-to-Own Live with parents (for rent or free) Live with grown children (for rent or free) Live with a friend (for rent or free) I have no place to live Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. If you own additional properties that you rent out, please indicate how many below? 1 properties 2 properties 3 properties 4+ properties Can we add you to the area landlords list on the county website (https://www.sheridancountyks.gov/new-to-the-area)? If so, please provide your contact information or email director@growsheridancounty.org. Question Title * 5. How many people live in your household? 1 2-3 4-6 7+ Question Title * 6. Which of the following best describes your current living arrangements? I am the only person in the household I live with my spouse/partner/significant other I live in college housing I live with other family, friends, or roommates I have no place to live Question Title * 7. What is the reason you rent your home? By choice By necessity Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What new types of housing do you think would be successful in your community today? “Successful” means if available, people would want to live in this housing unit. (Select all that apply.) Small two- or three-bedroom house Larger home with four or more bedrooms Townhouse, duplex, attached units Mid-size, three-bedroom house Large lot residential housing (acreage) Row home (tri-plex and above) Apartment Independent – Senior Living Housing Cottage court – a group of smaller homes that share a yard Downtown upper-story residential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) A unit located on the same property as the main house, typically above a garage, a separate structure, or attached to the main house. Tiny homes, micro-apartments (homes that are very small, generally under 500 square feet) Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What types of housing do you believe area seniors and the elderly are most interested in? (Select all that apply.) A small independent owner-occupied home An owner-occupied home with shared maintenance An independent apartment An apartment with additional services available (one meal a day, housekeeping, etc.) An assisted living unit A residence that is attached or adjacent to the home of a family member I don’t know Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. What is your household’s estimated gross annual income? Less than $15,000 $15,000 - $24,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,9,99 $150,000 - $199,999 $200,000 or more Question Title * 11. Do you or anyone in your household receive any formal assistance to help pay for housing, such as public housing, subsidized housing, or Housing Choice Vouchers (i.e., Section 8)? Yes No Prefer not to say Question Title * 12. Do you or anyone in your household receive any other types of assistance to help pay for housing, such as financial support from family or friends? Yes No I don't know Prefer not to say Question Title * 13. Do you think your household is financially stable? Yes No Prefer not to say Question Title * 14. Are you worried or concerned that in the next two months you may not have stable housing that you own, rent, or stay in as a part of a household? Yes No Maybe Prefer not to say Question Title * 15. Would you prefer to own your own residence? Yes No Question Title * 16. If you would prefer to own your own residence, but don't, what are the reasons? (Select all that apply.) Not applicable, already own or don't want to own I would be the only occupant Lack of availability of suitable housing to buy Too expensive to buy Too hard to get financing Too much responsibility Too costly to maintain Too costly to insure Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. How much is your monthly rent or mortgage payment (including principle, interest, taxes, insurance)? Paid off / Living Rent Free Under $500 $500 - $999 $1,000 - $1,499 $1,500 - $1,999 $2,000 - $2,999 $3,000 or more Question Title * 18. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: There is enough affordable housing in my community. Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree Comments: Question Title * 19. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: There is enough accessible housing (for people with disabilities) in my community. Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree Comments: Question Title * 20. Is there any reason you’d look for a new place to live in the next five years? (Select all that apply.) To move to a larger owner-occupied home To move to a larger rental unit To move out of a rental to purchase a home To move to a smaller owner-occupied home To move to a smaller rental unit To move into an assisted living facility Moving to a different community for quality of life reasons Moving to a unit that allows me to age in place Moving because my current housing costs are too high None – I am happy with my current living arrangement Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. In the past three years, did you look for a new place to live, regardless of where? I looked to purchase a home I looked for a rental unit I did not look for housing Question Title * 22. Which types of housing solutions would you support to reduce the cost of housing in your community? (Select all that apply.) Downpayment assistance to owners Housing rehabilitation loans Mortgage assistance to homeowners Grants or low-interest loans to housing developments Duplex or townhome construction Public acquisition of dilapidated properties for infill development Public development of infrastructure Premanufactured or modular housing (not mobile homes) Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher rental subsidies Construction financing assistance to builders Higher density or “cluster” development housing Other (please specify) Question Title * 23. What town do you work? Question Title * 24. What town does your spouse/partner work? Question Title * 25. What town do you do the majority of your shopping? Question Title * 26. What town do you go to for routine medical care? Question Title * 27. What town do you go to for fun/entertainment? Question Title * 28. What town do your children go to school? Question Title * 29. Why did you choose to live in Hoxie? Question Title * 30. What are your overall impressions of housing in this community? Good condition Poor condition Need more housing Comments Question Title * 31. Are there houses in your immediate neighborhood or on your block that need rehabilitation? None Some (1-4) Many (5+) Comments Question Title * 32. What other features in the community need attention? Question Title * 33. Do you know someone who would move to Hoxie if they had housing options? Yes No Maybe Question Title * 34. If answered yes, would they rent or own? Rent Own Other (please specify) Question Title * 35. Other Comments: Done