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2. This survey is designed for residents of Cass County. All submissions are anonymous. Responses will be used to help inform future efforts regarding housing in Cass County.

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Demographic Information

2. Which municipality do you live in?*
   -- Select One --City of DowagiacVillage of CassopolisVillage of EdwardsburgVillage of MarcellusVillage of VandaliaCalvin TownshipHoward TownshipJefferson TownshipLaGrange TownshipMarcellus TownshipMason TownshipMilton TownshipNewberg TownshipOntwa TownshipPenn TownshipPokagon TownshipPorter TownshipSilver Creek TownshipVolinia TownshipWayne Township
4. Which option best describes your annual household income?*

   1. Less than $20,000 a year
   2. $20,001-$35,000
   3. $35,001-$40,000
   4. $40,001-$50,000
   5. $50,001-$60,000
   6. $60,001-$75,000
   7. $75,001-$100,000
   8. $100,001-$150,000
   9. $150,001-$175,000
   10. $175,001-$200,000
   11. $200,001-$250,000
   12. Over $250,000 a year
6. What is your current housing type?*

   1. Single family home
   2. Condominium
   3. Apartment
   4. Co-op
   5. Townhome or duplex
   6. Manufactured home
   7. Mobile home
   8. Rent-to-own/land contract
   9. Other
8. Please specify:
10. How long have you lived in your current home?*
12. How would you describe the makeup of your home?*

    1. I live alone.
    2. I live with my immediate family.
    3. I live with extended family.
    4. I live with roommates.
14. Do you live in the same municipality that you work in?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Not applicable
16. Do you work outside Cass County?

    1. Yes
    2. No
18. Do you rent or own your home?*

    1. Rent
    2. Own
20. Are you interested in home ownership?

    1. Yes
    2. No
22. How long is your daily commute?*

    1. 0-5 minutes
    2. 5-10 minutes
    3. 10-15 minutes
    4. 15-20 minutes
    5. 20-30 minutes
    6. 30-45 minutes
    7. 45 minutes to an hour
    8. Over an hour
    9. Not applicable
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Housing Interests

2. Do you live in the type of housing that you want to live in? *

   (Apartment, condo, single family home, etc.)

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. What is the biggest reason you are unable to live in your preferred housing?

   1. Housing prices
   2. Monthly rent
   3. Limited inventory
   4. Lack of financing
   5. Credit
   6. Downpayment
   7. No housing available where I want to live
   8. Other
6. Please explain.
8. What limitations prevent you from making housing changes?*

   1. Moving expense or support
   2. Health limitations
   3. Joint ownership
   4. Active lease/rental contracts
   5. Liens or other penalties
   6. None of the above
   7. Other
10. Please explain.
12. If you were able, would you move within the next five years?*

    1. Yes
    2. Maybe
    3. No
14. If yes, why?

    1. Need a larger home
    2. Need a smaller home
    3. Housing costs
    4. Want to own instead of rent
    5. Want to rent instead of own
    6. Closer to work
    7. Better schools
    8. Retirement
    9. Other
16. Please explain.
18. What community characteristics are most important to you when choosing where to live?*

    Check all that apply.

    1. Close to amenities (groceries, healthcare, work, child care, park, etc.)
    2. Walkable to amenities
    3. Safe
    4. Quality of schools
    5. Quality public spaces
    6. Employment opportunities
    7. Other
20. Please explain.
22. Which housing features are most important to you?*

    Select up to three.

    1. Affordability
    2. Larger yard
    3. Garage
    4. Accessibility/aging in place
    5. Energy efficiency
    6. Low maintenance
    7. Walkability
    8. High-speed internet
    9. Close to schools
    10. Close to work
    11. Close to healthcare
    12. Pet-friendly
    13. Other
24. Please explain.
26. What is the highest price range that would be affordable for your household to PURCHASE a home?*

    1. Under $150,000
    2. $150,000-$200,000
    3. $200,001-$250,000
    4. $250,001-$300,000
    5. $300,001-$350,000
    6. $350,001-$400,000
    7. Over $400,000
    8. I am not interested in purchasing a home.
28. What is the highest price range that would be affordable for your household to RENT a home?*

    1. $200-$400/month
    2. $401-$600/month
    3. $601-$800/month
    4. $801-$1,000/month
    5. $1,001-$1,200/month
    6. $1,201-$1,500/month
    7. $1,501-$2,000/month
    8. $2,000 or more a month
    9. I am not interested in renting.
30. Which types of housing do you feel your community need most?*

    Select up to three.

    1. Single-family homes
    2. Starter homes
    3. Workforce housing
    4. Senior housing
    5. Multi-family apartments
    6. Townhomes/condominiums
    7. Manufactured housing
    8. Mixed-use development with housing
    9. Rental housing
    10. Other
32. Please explain.
34. If the right housing were available at a price you could afford, would you move within the next five years?*

    1. Definitely yes
    2. Probably yes
    3. Probably not
    4. Definitely not
36. What are your greatest housing concerns?*

    Check all that apply.

    1. Unable to make rent/mortgage payments
    2. Home in poor condition
    3. Not close to work/job opportunities
    4. Not enough space for family
    5. Unable to keep up with home maintenance
    6. Other
38. Please explain.*
40. What, if any, housing would be most beneficial to you?*

    1. Down payment assistance programs
    2. Homeownership education
    3. Home improvement programs
    4. Other
    5. None of the above
42. Please explain.
44. Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
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