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You are invited to participate in our survey on housing needs in Butler County.  As a bank/lender, human service and housing organization, landlord/property manager, or realtor in Butler County, your understanding of these needs are invaluable.  

Please complete the following survey regarding the current status and future needs of housing in our community.  It will take approximately 2-3 minutes to complete the questionnaire.  
 
 
 
How would you rate the availability of affordable housing for: 
Not Available Limited Availability Somewhat Available Moderately Available Always Available
* Older Adults (age 60+)
* Veterans
* Homeless
* Low Income Families
 
 
How would you rate the quality of affordable housing for the following: (Please choose only one per row)
Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent
* Older Adults (age 60+)
* Veterans
* Homeless
* Low Income Families
 
 
 
* In what geographic areas/regions of Butler County do you see a need for additional or improved affordable housing? (Please list community, municipality, or township names)
   
 
 
 
* What do you believe are the top 3 barriers for individuals in obtaining affordable rental housing in Butler County? (Please select three)
 
Poor credit history
 
Criminal background/felonies
 
Past evictions
 
Unable to provide a rental deposit
 
Poor rental payment history
 
Unsatisfactory references
 
Lack of employment opportunities in the area
 
Transportation issues
 
Other (Please specify below)

 
 
 
* What do you believe are the top 5 unmet housing needs in Butler County? (Please select five)
 
Rental housing for households at 30% AMI or less (AMI: $69,700; One person: $20,910; Four people: $37,560)
 
Homeownership opportunities for low-income residents
 
Rental housing for households at 80% AMI or less (AMI: $69,700; One person: $38,950; Four people: $55,600)
 
Housing for homeless families
 
Emergency shelter for homeless/homeless shelter
 
Housing rehabilitation for low-income homeowners ($38,000 for a household of three)
 
Housing for persons with serious mental illness
 
Housing for homeless veterans
 
Housing for elderly (age 60+)
 
Housing for adults with criminal histories (felonies)
 
Housing for chronically homeless
 
Housing for homeless women
 
Housing for homeless men
 
Housing for persons with physical disabilities
 
Housing for youth transitioning out of foster care
 
Housing for persons with cognitive disabilities
 
Other (Please specify below)

 
 
 
* What do you believe would increase home ownership for individuals in Butler County? (Select all that apply)
 
Increased financial education (understanding credit ratings, savings and mortgage process)
 
Increased affordable housing stock
 
Coordinating with lenders for incentive programs
 
Increased marketing/awareness of existing home ownership assistance and programs
 
Other (Please specify below)

 
 
 
* What will be the most urgent housing needs for our low- and moderate-income residents over the next five years? (Select all that apply)
 
Creation of new rental housing units for low-income households
 
Purchase and/or preserve of existing housing for low-income households
 
Increase of affordable home ownership opportunities
 
Providing down payment assistance for first-time home buyers
 
Acquiring land for future low-income housing development
 
Rehabilitation of low-income rental housing units
 
Providing rehabilitation assistance to low-income homeowners
 
Providing emergency repair financial assistance for homeowners
 
Making accessibility and/or weatherization improvements for renters and homeowners with disabilities
 
Support of programs to allow transition from subsidized to non-subsidized housing
 
Reducing affordable housing development costs through reductions or waivers of planning or systems development changes or regulatory requirements
 
Other (Please specify below)

 
 
 
* Which of the following groups do you think are in most need of assistance for affordable housing units? (Please select three)
 
Low-income households with children
 
Low-income seniors
 
Victims of domestic violence
 
Persons with disabilities or other special needs (excluding homeless)
 
Persons with substance abuse or dependency issues
 
Low-income or homeless youth
 
Farm workers
 
Low-income single adults
 
Other

 
 
 
* What will be the most urgent needs for homeless persons over the next five years? (Please select three)
 
Homeless prevention services (eviction and foreclosure intervention, etc.)
 
Emergency shelter space
 
Transitional housing with services for treatment (stay between 6-24 months)
 
Permanent housing and permanent supportive housing
 
Homeless support services (transportation vouchers, service centers, etc.)
 
Homeless assistance (security deposit assistance, rental assistance, etc.)
 
Other (Please specify below)

 
 
 
Agency Name (optional):
   
 
 
 
* Organization/Business Type: 
 
Nonprofit/Human Services Organization
 
Landlord/Property Manager Company
 
Bank/Lender
 
Real Estate Company
 
Other (Please specify below)