Housing Needs Assessment Survey

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* 2. How long have you lived in your current housing?

Less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

6 to 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 3. How long have you lived in Smithers?

Less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

6 to 10 years

More than 10 years

My current housing is not located in Smithers

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* 4. Do you rent or do own your home?

I rent/live in a home rented by a family member

I own/live in a home owned by a family member

None of the above

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* 5. If you are currently renting, do you plan to buy a home in the future?

Yes, I plan to buy a home in the next 2 years

Yes, I plan to buy a home in the next 3 to 5 years

I would like to purchase a home sometime in the future

No, I plan to continue to rent

I am uncertain about my future plans

I am not a renter

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* 6. Approximately how much do you spend on housing each month?

Under $500

$500 to $999

$1,000 to $1,499

$1,500 to $1,999

$2,000 to $2,499

$2,500 or more

I do not pay for my housing

I prefer not to say

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* 7. How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

I prefer not to say

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* 8. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with your current housing situation.

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 9. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the affordability of your current housing.

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 10. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the condition or level of repair of your current housing.

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 11. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the size and suitability of your current housing (i.e., it is the right size/has the right number of bedrooms).

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 12. Thinking about your future housing situation, do you expect your housing needs will change in the next 5 years?

Yes, I expect my housing needs will change

No, I do not expect any changes in my housing needs

I am unsure about what changes in my housing needs may arise

If you said "yes", you expect your housing needs will change, please describe the changes that you anticipate.

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* 13. Are you considering moving away from Smithers in the next five (5) years?

Yes, I am considering moving away from Smithers

No, I am not considering moving away from Smithers

Not applicable, I am not a current resident of Smithers

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* 14. If you are NOT a current resident of Smithers, are you considering relocating to Smithers in the next five (5) years?

Yes, I am considering relocating to Smithers

No, I am not considering relocating to Smithers

Not applicable, I am a current resident of Smithers

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* 15. Do you consider homelessness to be an issue in Smithers?

Yes

Unsure

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* 16. Please rank the issue of homelessness in terms of importance.

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not at all important

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* 17. Do you believe that housing affordability is an issue in Smithers?

I strongly agree that housing affordability is an issue in Smithers

I somewhat agree that housing affordability is an issue in Smithers

I am unsure as to whether housing affordability is an issue in Smithers

I somewhat disagree that housing affordability is an issues in Smithers

I strongly disagree that housing affordability is an issue in Smithers

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* 18. Do you think that there is the need for more rental housing in Smithers?

I strongly agree that there is the need for more rental housing in Smithers

I somewhat agree that there is the need for more rental housing in Smithers

I am unsure as to whether there is the need for more rental housing in Smithers

I somewhat disagree that there is the need for more rental housing in Smithers

I strongly disagree that there is the need for more rental housing in Smithers

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* 19. Do you think that there is the need for more ownership housing in Smithers?

I strongly agree that there is the need for more ownership housing in Smithers

I somewhat agree that there is the need for more ownership housing in Smithers

I am unsure as to whether there is the need for more ownership housing in Smithers

I somewhat disagree that there is the need for more ownership housing in Smithers

I strongly disagree that there is the need for more ownership housing in Smithers

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* 20. Thinking of yourself and others living in Smithers, what do you see as the top housing needs or priorities? Choose up to three (3) responses from the following options.

Purchasing a house is not affordable to younger households

There are not enough housing choices for seniors

The rents are not affordable to some households

The quality of the housing is not adequate (i.e., some of the housing is too old)

There is the need for more housing for people who are homeless

There is the need for more smaller units to allow seniors to downsize

Smithers is doing well and there are no immediate needs or priorities

Other (please specify)

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* 21. If more housing were to be built in Smithers, what type of housing do you feel the community needs most? Choose up to three (3) responses from the following options.

Multi-family housing (i.e, duplexes/triplexes)

Single detached housing (bungalow style)

Ground-oriented seniors housing

Apartment rental units

Coach houses or garden suite units

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Other communities have been experimenting with different housing types like modular housing, laneway housing, coach housing and/or garden suites to better meet the needs of residents and to improve affordability. In your opinion, do you see any benefit from having a wider range of housing options in Smithers?

Yes

Unsure

Please provide additional information about the types of housing options that are needed.

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* 23. Some residents (especially seniors) also need different types of supports to help them to remain in their housing for as long as possible. Do you or others you know need help with any of the following? (Check all that apply)

The cost of housing

Transportation and getting around the community

Health/mediation support

Social activities and engagement

Assistance with maintenance and yard work

Assistance with light housekeeping and errands

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. If you have any additional comments or feedback, please feel free to add your comments below.

Housing Needs Assessment Survey

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* 1. Where do you currently live?

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* 2. How long have you lived in your current housing?

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* 3. How long have you lived in Smithers?

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* 4. Do you rent or do own your home?

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* 5. If you are currently renting, do you plan to buy a home in the future?

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* 6. Approximately how much do you spend on housing each month?

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* 7. How old are you?

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* 8. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with your current housing situation.

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* 9. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the affordability of your current housing.

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* 10. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the condition or level of repair of your current housing.

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* 11. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the size and suitability of your current housing (i.e., it is the right size/has the right number of bedrooms).

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* 12. Thinking about your future housing situation, do you expect your housing needs will change in the next 5 years?

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* 13. Are you considering moving away from Smithers in the next five (5) years?

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* 14. If you are NOT a current resident of Smithers, are you considering relocating to Smithers in the next five (5) years?

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* 15. Do you consider homelessness to be an issue in Smithers?

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* 16. Please rank the issue of homelessness in terms of importance.

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* 17. Do you believe that housing affordability is an issue in Smithers?

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* 18. Do you think that there is the need for more rental housing in Smithers?

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* 19. Do you think that there is the need for more ownership housing in Smithers?

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* 20. Thinking of yourself and others living in Smithers, what do you see as the top housing needs or priorities? Choose up to three (3) responses from the following options.

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* 21. If more housing were to be built in Smithers, what type of housing do you feel the community needs most? Choose up to three (3) responses from the following options.

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* 23. Some residents (especially seniors) also need different types of supports to help them to remain in their housing for as long as possible. Do you or others you know need help with any of the following? (Check all that apply)

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* 24. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. If you have any additional comments or feedback, please feel free to add your comments below.