Town of Marbletown: Housing Assessment Survey

Hello Marbletown Residents:

In order to effectively address the housing crisis in our community, and in Ulster County, the Marbletown Housing Committee is asking for your help by completing this short survey.

All responses are anonymous, unless you volunteer your name and contact information in order to submit questions or to obtain more information. In any case, no personal information will be shared beyond the purposes of this survey or with any outside parties.

Your input will help shape the recommendations that we will present to the Town Board as they work to create and implement a Housing Action Plan. The Plan will intelligently and proactively address our diverse housing challenges and help keep our growing community sustainable and beautiful.

Thank you!

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* 1. Are you a resident of Marbletown?

Yes

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* 2. Please select your age group

Under 18

18-34

35=54

55-64

65+

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* 3. What is your current employment status (please check as many as apply)?

Employed full time (35 hours per week or more)

Employed part time (up to 34 hours)

Unemployed and currently looking for work

Unemployed and noy currently looking for work

Student

Homemaker

Retired

Unable to work

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are you a veteran?

Yes

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* 5. Please select your annual household income range

$25K or less

$25,001 - $34,999

$35,000 - $49,999

$50,0000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $124,999

$125,000 - $149,999

$150K +

Prefer not to answer

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* 6. In which type of housing do you currently live?

an Apartment

a Single Family Home

a Multiple Family Home

a Condominium

a Rental Cottage

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which describes your current housing status?

Homeowner

Renter

Living with others but not paying rent

Living with others and assisting with or sharing rent/housing costs

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* 8. What are some of your concerns regarding your current and future housing needs (please check all that apply)?

Affordability

Property value

Keeping up with ongoing maintenance and repair

Property Taxes

I would like to downsize but can't find anything that is suitable

I would like to either rent or buy my own place, but can't find any suitable offerings in Marbletown

Mobility/ability to stay in my home without accessibility modifications

No concerns at this time

Comments:

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* 9. To you, what factors are most important when choosing a residence (please check all that apply)?

Affordability

Proximity to Services

Proximity to Work

Long Term Accessibility

Lot Size

House Size

Privacy

Community Connections and Amenities

Recreational Resources (nearby parks, rail trails, etc.)

Good Schools

Good and Safe Neighborhood

Rent Stability

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you feel there is adequate, affordable housing in Marbletown, whether for yourself or others?

Yes

Comments:

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* 11. Do you currently spend more than 30% of your total household income on core housing costs (mortgage + taxes or rent)?

Yes

Not Sure

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* 12. How do you feel about your current housing situation?

Stable and Secure

Somewhat Stable and Secure

Unstable/Insecure

Not sure

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* 13. Which of the following best describes your housing circumstances and challenges (please check as many as apply)?

A family or partners trying to find or remain in housing that is affordable

A single adult trying to find or remain in housing that is affordable

Single parent with dependents trying to find or remain in housing that is affordable

Single adult, co-living with others

Retired or senior citizen(s) trying to remain in or find affordable, safe housing

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 14. If you are a senior currently residing in Marbletown, would you be interested in:

I am not a senior

Downsizing, under suitable and affordable circumstances

Staying in my home and having a live-in person assisting me

Staying in my my home and having a person assist me, as needed

Staying in my own place, but spending time at a senior community (meals, activities, etc.)

Living in a senior housing community for seniors only

Living in senior housing within a larger multi-age community

Sharing smaller housing with other seniors

Living in an active adult (50+) community

None of the above

Additional thoughts:

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* 15. Whether you live in Marbletown on a full time or part time basis, how long have you been living at your current residence?

Less than 1 year

2 to 5 years

6 to 10 years

11 to 15 years

16 to 20 years

More than 20 years

I am not a resident of Marbletown

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* 16. Do you generally support the idea of intergenerational housing whereby people of different ages and circumstances (family, friends, or others by choice) share a home, or live in an overall housing community?

Yes, sharing a home with people of different generations under the right circumstances would be a good option

Yes. living with people of different generations within an overall housing community would be a good option

Both sharing a home. under the right circumstances, or living in a housing community comprised of people from different generations would be a good option

None of the above

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* 17. If you're looking to downsize, what type of home would you consider downsizing to (please check as many as apply)?

A condominium

An owned or rented cottage

An apartment in a multi-unit complex

An accessory apartment

A small, single-family house that's less expensive

Not looking to downsize

Other (please specify)

None of the above or not applicable

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* 18. In your opinion, what are the factors that are driving the cost of housing in Marbletown (please check as many as you think apply)?

The overall real estate market

Housing being built that does not meet my needs or the needs of the majority of people in our community

Not enough homes to buy or rent

Restrictive zoning that discourages building

Lack of incentives/public policy to encourage building suitable housing that people in our community can afford to buy or rent

Construction cost (materials and labor)

Lack of infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Would you be open to supporting new types of well-designed, energy efficient and affordable housing to address the needs of people in our community?

Yes

Maybe, depending on the details

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* 20. An accessory apartment is a relatively small, rental living space that can be located in one's home or on one's property - and can be used to help home/property owners with expenses and to provide more affordable rental options for others, including family members. Accessory apartments are allowed by law in Marbletown. Given this, might you be interested in creating an accessory apartment in your home or somewhere on your property?

Yes

Maybe, I'd like to learn more about it

Not applicable. I am not a home or property owner

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* 21. If you were to be interested in creating an accessory apartment in your home or on your property, what might some of your concerns be (please check as many as apply)?

Too expensive to renovate

No idea about how to start/execute the process

I would consider it if there was a suitable incentive program available

Not sure, however I'd like to learn more about it

Not interested or not applicable

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* 22. What are some of your thoughts or concerns around sustainable housing initiatives in Marbletown (please check as many as apply)?

They would make Marbletown a more desirable and affordable place to live

It would appeal to a more diverse population of individuals and families

It might not be designed to fit into the overall rural/historic character of our community

It would help our family, friends, and neighbors remain in our community, including but not limited to our young people, singles, seniors, and working individuals and families

We may not have sufficient infrastructure, resources, and services to support it (roads, water, wastewater management, emergency services, broadband, etc.)

It would beneficial if proposed housing projects were to be exceptionally well-designed, energy efficient, sustainable, and appropriate and respectful of the nearby surroundings

Depending on the circumstances, it could increase school expenses

Incorporating sustainable energy solutions, environmental integrity and exceptional and sustainable design practices into any potential affordable housing project is essential

Depending on the circumstances, it could result in unacceptable increases in traffic

If not well thought out and well designed it could have negative impacts on our natural environment

We have to build and make available more housing options that our residents can afford, because our current housing trajectory is unsustainable

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Please share any additional thoughts, suggestions or recommendations, that you may have with us and thank you so much for taking the time to complete this survey!

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* 24. Would you like to reach out to us with any questions or for additional information? If so, please state your question/request, along with your name and email address. If not, you may skip this question.

Your name:

Your email address:

Your question or request: