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FY26 Community Needs Survey

CDBG Application - Community Needs Survey FY2026

On behalf of the Town of Chesterfield, the Hilltown CDC is applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for FY26. These resources support essential services in the hilltowns including senior chore assistance, ride share opportunities, food pantry access, necessary home repairs and much more. Your participation in this survey helps to make our funding possible. Thank you for your time!
1.What community do you live in? Please do not complete this survey if you do not live in one of the towns listed below.
2.Find your household size, then click on yes if your household income is at or below the dollar amount, or no if your household income is above the dollar amount.
Yes, my/our income is at or below the limit
No, my/our income is above the limit
1 person household income limit $67,000
2 person household income limit $76,550
3 person household income limit $86,100
4 person household income limit $95,650
5 person household income limit $103,350
6 person household income limit $111,000
7 person household income limit $118,650
8 person household income limit $126,350
3.What social services do you feel are most important to your community? (Please rank each)
Minimally Important
Moderately Important
Very Important
In-home chore assistance for seniors
In-home health care for seniors
Transportation for seniors or people with limited mobility
Childcare assistance
In-home assistance for families with newborns
Parenting support groups or workshops
Food pantry or other food security services
GED/HISET education services
Resume prep, job search, and/or other career services
Domestic violence and/or mental health services
Housing services
4.What type of housing repairs are most needed in your community? (Please rank each)
Minimally needed
Moderately needed
Very needed
Electrical
Plumbing
Roof and/or chimney
Handicap accessibility
Septic and/or sewer tie-in
Well
Doors/ windows/ siding
Lead paint removal
Furnace and/or hot water heater
Foundation repairs
5.Housing Rehab Program assistance provided to low-to-moderate income families could have the following positive impacts: (Please rank each)
Minimal
Moderate
Maximum
Hazard reduction leading to reduced emergency services
Reduced stress and increased comfort resulting from necessary repairs
Increased capacity for spending on essentials like food, prescriptions, and bills
Potential increase of home value and available equity
6.How should applicants be chosen to participate in the Housing Rehabilitation Program?
7.Low-to-moderate income homeowners need financial assistance to make home repairs because: (Please choose the answer you think is the most accurate)
8.If you could not participate in the Housing Rehabilitation Program, and needed necessary home repairs, could you make them?
9.If NO, what might you do to make these necessary repairs?
10.What is the best type of financing for the Housing Rehab Program?
11.Do you support an ACCELERATED Deferred Payment Loan for seniors, veterans, and/or veterans' spouses? (Accelerated DPL reduces at 15% per year for the first 5 years)
12.Housing Rehab Program assistance provided to low-to-moderate income families could have the following positive impact on the COMMUNITY: (Please rank each)
Minimal
Moderate
Maximum
Decreased community blight, "ugly buildings", deteriorated housing
Decreased use of emergency services, resulting in cost savings for the community
Deceased community health and environmental hazards from failing septic systems
Increased community property values
13.A grant for $25,000 dollars in lead paint remediation could have the following positive impacts:
Minimal
Moderate
Maximum
Increased equity for homeowners to complete necessary repairs
Decrease the size of the DPL (deferred payment loan) on the house
Increased accessibility for homeowners who do not qualify for a DPL
Increased safety for families living in homes containing lead paint
14.The HEN program offers in-home chore assistance to seniors. What do you feel is the most important benefit of this program? (Please rank each)
Minimally Important
Moderately Important
Very Important
Decreased feelings of isolation
Decreased likelihood of injury as a result of cleaning and/or chores
Increased self-esteem from increased support
Increased ability to maintain independent living
Potential for a more balanced diet though meal prep
15.If a program such as the food pantry, in-home chore program (HEN), or the visiting nurse program (HOPE) did not exist, how would you get your needs met?
16.If you are a senior who is currently receiving in-home chore assistance, are your needs being fully met?
17.Are there any other programs or services you would like to see funded and/or supported by the Hilltown CDC in your community? Please include as many details as possible.