Housing Needs Survey

Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood Preservation is developing its five-year strategy and plan for the department’s federally-funded programs to create affordable housing opportunities, address homelessness and provide home rehabilitation assistance for low- to moderate-income households.

The department is seeking input from the community to help identify critical housing and neighborhood preservation needs and issues in Virginia Beach. Your feedback will guide the strategy and priorities for the City’s housing programs over the next five years.

Responses are anonymous.

Deadline for input: Jan. 24, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your input.

What type of housing do you live in?

Single-family detached

Condo

Townhome

Mobile/manufactured home

Apartment

I'm currently homeless

Other

Closed to responses

Do you currently own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Closed to responses

Roughly how many years have you owned or rented your home?

Less than a year

1 - 5 years

6 - 12 years

13 - 20 years

21 - 30 years

More than 30 years

I'm not sure

Closed to responses

What year was your home built?

Before 1950

1950 – 1959

1960 – 1969

1970 – 1979

1980 – 1989

1990 – 1999

2000 – 2009

2010 and later

I’m not sure

Not applicable

Closed to responses

How many people live in your home?

More than 8

Closed to responses

What is the approximate total yearly income of everyone who lives in your home?

Under $10,000

$10,000 - $19,999

$20,000 - $39,999

$40,000 - $59,999

$60,000 - $79,999

$80,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $124,999

$125,000 - $149,999

$150,000 - $174,999

$175,000 or more

I'm not sure

Prefer not to say

Closed to responses

About what percentage of your total yearly household income do you spend on housing costs?

Less than 30%

30% - 50%

More than 50%

I’m not sure

Closed to responses

Why did you select your neighborhood? Choose all that apply.

Location, location, location

Convenience nearby

Price

Historic

Desirable schools

Safety

Design of the home

New construction

Other

Closed to responses

What worries you about the future of your neighborhood? Choose all that apply.

Decreasing property value

Rent increases

Crime

Lack of community

Flooding

Increase of rental properties

Deteriorating infrastructure (e.g. sidewalks, parks, etc.)

Other

Closed to responses

What do you feel are the three most important things that make a neighborhood great?

Community participation

Safety

Attractiveness (no blight)

Close to schools

Sidewalks and bike paths

Close to public transportation

Parks

Affordability

Diversity

Other

Closed to responses

How satisfied are you with the condition and upkeep of homes in your neighborhood?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Closed to responses

How satisfied are you with enforcement of property maintenance rules in your neighborhood?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Closed to responses

What are the top three housing-related challenges or problems you experience/observe in your family, community or work?

Cost of housing/rent

Neighborhood safety

Repair/maintenance

Availability of housing options

Flooding

Housing discrimination

Homelessness

Unkempt homes and properties

Other

Closed to responses

What types of housing assistance have you needed in the past year? Choose all that apply.

Home repair

Security deposit assistance

Mortgage assistance

Utility/utility deposit assistance

Assistance finding affordable housing

Rent payment assistance

Homeless services

Have not needed housing assistance in the past year

Other

Closed to responses

What types of housing assistance have you received from the City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation? Please choose all that apply.

Home repair assistance

Security deposit assistance

Rental inspection

Utility deposit assistance

Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 assistance

Homeless services

Optional relocation

I have not received housing assistance from the department

I’m not sure

Other

Closed to responses

Given your own needs, how satisfied are you with the overall choices for housing in the City of Virginia Beach?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Closed to responses

As you think about vulnerable populations (e.g. the homeless, elderly and disabled), what types of assistance do you feel would be most impactful to address their housing needs? Choose all that apply.

Utility assistance

Mortgage assistance

Security deposit assistance

Rent payment assistance

Assistance for home repair/maintenance

More housing options

Employment assistance

I'm not sure

Other

Closed to responses

What is your age?

Less than 18 years of age

18 – 24

25 – 34

35 – 44

45 – 54

55 – 64

64 – 74

75 or older

Closed to responses

Are you currently receiving services at the Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center?

Yes

Closed to responses

Have you ever called the Regional Housing Crisis Hotline (757-227-5932)?

Yes

Closed to responses

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Housing Needs Survey

Housing Needs Survey

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What type of housing do you live in?

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Do you currently own or rent your home?

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Roughly how many years have you owned or rented your home?

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What year was your home built?

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How many people live in your home?

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What is the approximate total yearly income of everyone who lives in your home?

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About what percentage of your total yearly household income do you spend on housing costs?

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Why did you select your neighborhood? Choose all that apply.

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What worries you about the future of your neighborhood? Choose all that apply.

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What do you feel are the three most important things that make a neighborhood great?

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How satisfied are you with the condition and upkeep of homes in your neighborhood?

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How satisfied are you with enforcement of property maintenance rules in your neighborhood?

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What are the top three housing-related challenges or problems you experience/observe in your family, community or work?

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What types of housing assistance have you needed in the past year? Choose all that apply.

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What types of housing assistance have you received from the City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation? Please choose all that apply.

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Given your own needs, how satisfied are you with the overall choices for housing in the City of Virginia Beach?

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As you think about vulnerable populations (e.g. the homeless, elderly and disabled), what types of assistance do you feel would be most impactful to address their housing needs? Choose all that apply.

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What is your age?

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Are you currently receiving services at the Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center?

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Have you ever called the Regional Housing Crisis Hotline (757-227-5932)?