Montezuma County Housing Strategy Assessment Survey

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* 1. Where do you currently live?

City of Cortez

Town of Mancos

Town of Dolores

Unincorporated Montezuma County

No, I am not a resident of Montezuma County but I'm still concerned with the state of housing in the region and would like to provide input. If you answer "No", we ask that you provide us with some insight as to why you are concerned with housing in Montezuma.

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* 2. What do you think of the current housing situation in Montezuma County?

I have no concerns with the current housing situation, housing is priced appropriately

I wish there were more opportunities for senior housing

I wish there were more houses/apartments available to rent

I'm concerned that I could be priced out of the housing market

The community lacks quality housing and some new housing would be welcome

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you know someone who is struggling to find housing or is living in an overcrowded living situation?

If yes, can you share how long this problem has persisted.

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* 4. How long have you lived in Montezuma County?

I moved to the area in the last 12 months

I've lived here for less than three years

I've lived here for less than five years

I've lived here for less than 10 years

I've lived in Montezuma County for more than 10 years

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* 5. With regard to my housing situation, currently....

I own my home

I'm currently renting but I would like to buy a house someday

I'm currently renting and cannot afford to buy a house even if I wanted to

I'm in a short term rental at the moment

I'm struggling to find consistent housing

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If I had a choice, I would prefer to live...

Right where I am, I'm good

In a single family detached home

A condo or townhome

An affordable rental apartment

Senior housing that is near services and close to family and friends

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In your experience, what has been the biggest obstacle to finding adequate housing? Answer all that apply...

I haven't experienced any obstacles.

Housing prices are too high

Houses are too small for my families needs

Lack of quality housing available that suits my families' needs

Housing that I can afford is not in safe neighborhoods

Housing that I can afford lacks quality amenities like schools, retail and health services

Housing is not close to job opportunities

Finding housing that allows for pets

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Over the last six months, I've struggled to pay the mortgage/rent...

No. That has not been an issue.

I've had to budget carefully, but I'm current with my mortgage/rent

I've had to choose between other bills and the monthly mortgage/rent frequently

I'm currently behind and at risk of losing my housing.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. In my house, I have

	Number
Number of bedrooms	Number of bedrooms Number menu
Number of people who reside in my home	Number of people who reside in my home Number menu
Number of my immediate family (include spouse, dependents and children) living in my house	Number of my immediate family (include spouse, dependents and children) living in my house Number menu
Number of friends or extended family share housing with me	Number of friends or extended family share housing with me Number menu

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* 10. Do you feel safe in your current housing situation?

Yes. I feel safe.

No. I'm concerned about my ability to pay the mortgage or rent.

No. I can afford to live here but I'm concerned with my neighborhood.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. My biggest concern regarding housing in the community is...

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* 12. Will children who grow up in Montezuma County be able to remain in, or return to, the community as they start their own households?

Yes

Other. Please feel free to share any additional thoughts with regard to this issue.

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* 13. Do you think that it is important for those who provide essential public services, such as police, fire, health care and education be able to afford to live in Montezuma County

Yes, this is very important to me

It is somewhat important, but I have greater concerns

It is not as important locally, I think there are opportunities regionally

It is not important to me

Other comments or concerns

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* 14. I wish Montezuma County had more....(please rank)

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* 15. What are your thoughts on opportunities for attainable workforce housing in Montezuma County? For purposes of this question, "attainable" refers to housing for people earning at or around the average household income for the County.

It is important that housing be available to those who need it

I wish there were more housing opportunities locally for me/family

We need more workforce housing for our community to grow

There are plenty of housing option available locally, we don't need more

Additional comments or concerns

Montezuma County Housing Strategy Assessment

Montezuma County - Community Housing Survey

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* 1. Where do you currently live?

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* 2. What do you think of the current housing situation in Montezuma County?

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* 3. Do you know someone who is struggling to find housing or is living in an overcrowded living situation?

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* 4. How long have you lived in Montezuma County?

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* 5. With regard to my housing situation, currently....

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* 6. If I had a choice, I would prefer to live...

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* 7. In your experience, what has been the biggest obstacle to finding adequate housing? Answer all that apply...

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* 8. Over the last six months, I've struggled to pay the mortgage/rent...

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* 9. In my house, I have

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* 10. Do you feel safe in your current housing situation?

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* 11. My biggest concern regarding housing in the community is...

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* 12. Will children who grow up in Montezuma County be able to remain in, or return to, the community as they start their own households?

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* 13. Do you think that it is important for those who provide essential public services, such as police, fire, health care and education be able to afford to live in Montezuma County

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* 14. I wish Montezuma County had more....(please rank)

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* 15. What are your thoughts on opportunities for attainable workforce housing in Montezuma County? For purposes of this question, "attainable" refers to housing for people earning at or around the average household income for the County.

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* 16. Are there other housing related challenges or opportunities that you view as important to the community that you would be willing to share?