BUELLTON'S HOUSING SURVEY

We want to hear from you on housing in Buellton!

The City of Buellton is updating its Housing Element, which is required by state law to ensure the city is meeting the housing needs of all members of the community. As Buellton continues to grow, we need to plan for where future residents will live by updating the City’s housing policies and designating land to accommodate the City’s share of regional housing allocation of 165 new housing units for the 2023-2031 planning period. This includes designating sites for market rate housing, and housing that is affordable to very low, low and moderate and above moderate incomes. The City does not have to build the housing units but must provide appropriate zoning on sites that offer real development potential, fair process and fees. This update gives us the opportunity to evaluate the current goals, policies, and programs, and determine the revisions needed to improve the effectiveness of the City’s housing plan and meet new State requirements that have become effective since the last update.

Please take this survey to help the City develop a plan that best reflects the community's needs, values and priorities when it comes to new housing. The survey is completely anonymous and takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.

1.Do you rent, own a home, or own rental property within the City of Buellton?

I rent within the city

I am a homeowner within the city

I own rental property within the city

Other (live with friends, family, do not own or pay rent)

If none apply, specify your interest below (i.e. land owner, developer, etc.)

2.How long have you lived in the City of Buellton?

0-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

I do no live in Buellton

3.Please select all that apply to you.

I am a senior (65 years or over)

I live in a household of 5 or more people

I am disabled

None apply to me

5.Which best describes your current living situation?

I live in a single-family home

I live in an apartment building

I live in a condominium

I live in a townhome

I live in an accessory dwelling unit (ADU or "Granny Flat")

I live in senior citizen housing/active retirement community

I live in a mobile home

Other (please specify)

6.Which best describes your household composition?

Single, living alone

Single parent, living with children

Couple living together, with or without children

Family sharing housing with another family

Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.)

Other (please specify)

9.Buellton will continue to grow and evolve over the next decade. What do you feel are the top housing issues/priorities to address in the City?

Pick up to four (4) from the options below.

Improving the condition of neighborhoods (streetlights, sidewalks, parks, etc.)

Improving the condition of existing housing and property maintenance

Having housing near transit stops

Providing a range of housing types for people with different income levels and lifestyles

Having housing near neighborhood amenities (commercial services, parks, etc.)

Having high quality multi-family housing with amenities

Providing transitional, supportive, or other emergency housing types

Other (please specify)

11.Are there any examples of new housing (in Buellton or elsewhere) that you like and that seem to “fit” Buellton? Why? What features do you like?

12.Do you have any additional information or observations you would like to share about housing in Buellton?

13.If you would like to receive periodic information on the Housing Element update, please provide your name and email address below.

Name

Email Address