Genesee County Housing Needs Survey

Genesee County is preparing a Housing Needs Assessment and Market Analysis to understand how to provide suitable housing in the future. We need your help in developing the plan, and this survey will provide us with information we can share with communities, organizations and housing developers. Thank you for your time and guidance. For questions about this initiative, contact Felipe Oltramari (felipe.oltramari@co.genesee.ny.us) or Ed Flynn (eflynn@labellapc.com). Surveys need to be submitted by July 31, 2017.

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YOUR HOME
Which municipality is your home located in? Check only one

Town of Alabama

Village of Attica

Town of Bergen

Town of Byron

Town of Elba

Village of LeRoy

Town of Pavilion

Town of Alexander

Town of Batavia

Village of Bergen

Village of Corfu

Village of Elba

Town of Oakfield

Town of Pembroke

Village of Alexander

City of Batavia

Town of Bethany

Town of Darien

Town of LeRoy

Village of Oakfield

Town of Stafford

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Which housing type do you live in? Check only one

Single-Family House

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Group Home (e.g. assisted living, intermediate care, foster care)

Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex

Apartment Complex (5+ units)

Condominium

Mixed Use (Residential apartments above commercial spaces)

Other (please specify)

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How many bedrooms does your home or rental have? Check only one

None

5 or more

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What is your current housing situation? Check only one

Owner occupier – Mortgage

Owner occupier – No Mortgage

Rental

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If owner occupier, do you sublease a portion of your home?

Yes

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When was your house or apartment built? Check only one

After 2000

1990 – 2000

1980 – 1990

1970 – 1980

1960 – 1970

1950 – 1960

1940 – 1950

1930 – 1940

Before 1930

I Don't Know

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What is the current condition of your home/apartment? Check only one

Regular maintenance required

Minor repairs needed

Major repairs needed

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Which type(s) of home/apartment repairs are required? Check all that apply

Roof

Windows

Mechanical (plumbing/electric/heat)

Interior (walls, floors, ceiling)

Kitchen/Bath

Foundation

Insulation

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In order for someone who has physical challenges in getting around (cane, walker, wheelchair, hearing/vision problems, etc.) to live in or regularly visit your home, which changes would need to be made? Check all that apply

Wider doorways/hallways

Grab bars/handrails

First floor full bathroom

Walk in shower instead of bathtub

First floor bedroom

Ground level entryway or ramp

Lower cabinets

Security System

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Does your home have access to the following infrastructure? Check all that apply

Public water system

Public sewage system

Broadband internet

Bus/shuttle routes

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YOUR HOUSEHOLD
How many people are in your household? (Enter the number of individuals)

Male

Female

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How many people in each of these age groups live in your home? (Enter the number of individuals)

16 years or younger

17-24 years

25-44 years

45-64 years

65-74 years

75+ years

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Which of the following categories best represents your current household situation? Check all that apply

Single

Single parent

Nonfamily housemate/roommate

Married with no children

Multi-generational

Married with children

Multi-family

Blended family (merging of 2 families)

Other (please specify below)

Other (please provide comments here)

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What is your pre-tax annual household income? Check only one

Less than $14,999

$15,000 - $24,999

$25,000 - $34,999

$35,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

Greater than $100,000

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YOUR NEEDS
Do you wish to move to a different home in the next 5 years or sooner? If no, skip the next question. If yes, check all the types of housing you are considering.

Single Family House

Patio Home

Townhouse

Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex

Mobile Home

Apartment Complex (5+ units)

Subsidized (Financial Assistance) Apartments

Market Rate (Not Subsidized) Apartments

Senior Living Apartments

Middle Income Housing

Financial Assistance for Rent

Retirement Community
(Independent living, assisted, and skilled nursing options available under one setting)

Other (please specify)

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Why do you wish to move to a different home? Check all that apply

Larger home

Smaller home

Better neighborhood

Employment

First Home

Lower housing costs

Closer to job

Closer to family

Need for supported housing (ex. aide services, meals, housekeeping, transportation, etc.)

Walkability and access to public transit

Accessibility modifications for household members or visitors who might have physical challenges (ex. current home needs a ramp, zero step entry, first floor bath/bedroom, walk in shower, etc.)

Public water

Public sewer

Lower taxes

Desire for rental living

Desire for home ownership

Desire to live where many services are within walking distance (shopping, dining, medical care, banking, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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Which types of features are important for housing in Genesee County? Rate all that apply

	NEED LESS	WE HAVE ENOUGH	NEED MORE
Open Space/Parks	Open Space/Parks NEED LESS	Open Space/Parks WE HAVE ENOUGH	Open Space/Parks NEED MORE
Trails (bike/walking)	Trails (bike/walking) NEED LESS	Trails (bike/walking) WE HAVE ENOUGH	Trails (bike/walking) NEED MORE
Sidewalks	Sidewalks NEED LESS	Sidewalks WE HAVE ENOUGH	Sidewalks NEED MORE
Health Care Facilities	Health Care Facilities NEED LESS	Health Care Facilities WE HAVE ENOUGH	Health Care Facilities NEED MORE
Senior Services	Senior Services NEED LESS	Senior Services WE HAVE ENOUGH	Senior Services NEED MORE
Retail and Restaurants	Retail and Restaurants NEED LESS	Retail and Restaurants WE HAVE ENOUGH	Retail and Restaurants NEED MORE
Low Crime Rates	Low Crime Rates NEED LESS	Low Crime Rates WE HAVE ENOUGH	Low Crime Rates NEED MORE
Public Transportation	Public Transportation NEED LESS	Public Transportation WE HAVE ENOUGH	Public Transportation NEED MORE
Internet/Broadband	Internet/Broadband NEED LESS	Internet/Broadband WE HAVE ENOUGH	Internet/Broadband NEED MORE
Public Water	Public Water NEED LESS	Public Water WE HAVE ENOUGH	Public Water NEED MORE
Public Sewer	Public Sewer NEED LESS	Public Sewer WE HAVE ENOUGH	Public Sewer NEED MORE
Wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.-friendly	Wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.-friendly NEED LESS	Wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.-friendly WE HAVE ENOUGH	Wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.-friendly NEED MORE
Downtown/Historic Commercial Center	Downtown/Historic Commercial Center NEED LESS	Downtown/Historic Commercial Center WE HAVE ENOUGH	Downtown/Historic Commercial Center NEED MORE

Other (please specify)

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If planning to buy a home, what is the price range you could afford? Check only one

Less than $100,000

$100,000 - $150,000

$150,000 - $199,999

$200,000 - $249,999

$250,000 - $299,999

$300,000 or more

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If planning to rent, what is the monthly payment you could afford? Check only one

Less than $500

$500 - $999

$1,000 - $1,249

$1,250 - $1,499

$1,500 or more

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How much of your income do you use for housing costs (mortgage/rent and utilities plus taxes? (Example, monthly income is $1,800/month and housing costs noted above are $550, your response would be “less than 30%”) Check only one

Less than 30%

31-50%

Greater than 50%

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YOUR HOMEWhich municipality is your home located in? Check only one

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Which housing type do you live in? Check only one

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How many bedrooms does your home or rental have? Check only one

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What is your current housing situation? Check only one

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If owner occupier, do you sublease a portion of your home?

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When was your house or apartment built? Check only one

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What is the current condition of your home/apartment? Check only one

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Which type(s) of home/apartment repairs are required? Check all that apply

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In order for someone who has physical challenges in getting around (cane, walker, wheelchair, hearing/vision problems, etc.) to live in or regularly visit your home, which changes would need to be made? Check all that apply

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Does your home have access to the following infrastructure? Check all that apply

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YOUR HOUSEHOLDHow many people are in your household? (Enter the number of individuals)

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How many people in each of these age groups live in your home? (Enter the number of individuals)

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Which of the following categories best represents your current household situation? Check all that apply

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What is your pre-tax annual household income? Check only one

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YOUR NEEDSDo you wish to move to a different home in the next 5 years or sooner? If no, skip the next question. If yes, check all the types of housing you are considering.

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Why do you wish to move to a different home? Check all that apply

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Which types of features are important for housing in Genesee County? Rate all that apply

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If planning to buy a home, what is the price range you could afford? Check only one

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If planning to rent, what is the monthly payment you could afford? Check only one

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How much of your income do you use for housing costs (mortgage/rent and utilities plus taxes? (Example, monthly income is $1,800/month and housing costs noted above are $550, your response would be “less than 30%”) Check only one

YOUR HOME
Which municipality is your home located in? Check only one

YOUR HOUSEHOLD
How many people are in your household? (Enter the number of individuals)

YOUR NEEDS
Do you wish to move to a different home in the next 5 years or sooner? If no, skip the next question. If yes, check all the types of housing you are considering.