Alameda County Regional Fair Housing Survey

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1. I am completing this survey for:
Myself
My organization
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2. What City do you live within Alameda County?
a. Alameda
b. Albany
c. Ashland
d. Berkeley
e. Castlewood
f. Castro Valley
g. Cherryland
h. Dublin
i. Emeryville
j. Fairview
k. Fremont
l. Happy Valley
m. Hayward
n. Hillcrest Knolls
o. Livermore
p. Newark
q. Oakland
r. Piedmont
s. Pleasanton
t. San Leandro
u. San Lorenzo
v. Sunol
w. Union City
x. I do not live in Alameda County
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3. What City do you work within Alameda County?Please select all that apply
a. Alameda
b. Albany
c. Ashland
d. Berkeley
e. Castlewood
f. Castro Valley
g. Cherryland
h. Dublin
i. Emeryville
j. Fairview
k. Fremont
l. Happy Valley
m. Hayward
n. Hillcrest Knolls
o. Livermore
p. Newark
q. Oakland
r. Piedmont
s. Pleasanton
t. San Leandro
u. San Lorenzo
v. Sunol
w. Union City
x. I do not work in Alameda County
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4. Which of the following best describes where you currently live?
a. I own my home
b. I pay rent to live in my home
c. I live rent free in a friend’s or family’s home
d. I live in temporary housing or transitional housing
e. I live in public housing or other subsidized housing (e.g. you have regularly occurring income certifications)
f. I am a housing voucher holder
g. I live in a shelter (provided by an organization/church) for those experiencing homelessness
h. I do not live in a shelter, but I am experiencing homelessness (e.g. live in car, live outside, live in a safe parking program area)
Other
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5. If you receive a housing voucher of any kind, how difficult was it to find a landlord that accepted your voucher?
a. Very difficult
b. Somewhat difficult
c. Not difficult
d. Easy
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6. If given the opportunity, would you move?
YESNO
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7. Why do you want to move?
a. I want to live in a safer neighborhood
b. I want to live in a healthier neighborhood
c. I don't want roommates anymore
d. I do not feel welcome in my neighborhood
e. I want better access to good schools
f. I want a home in better interior condition
g. I want a home with better accessible features for my disability
h. I want a home with better amenities (kitchen/laundry/internet facilities, outdoor space, common areas, community office, pool)
i. I want to be closer to friends and/or family
j. I want better access to parks/open space
k. I need a bigger house/apartment
l. I need a smaller house/apartment
m. I want better access to health facilities
n. I want to buy a home
o. I am living with friends/family who want me to leave
p. I want more affordable rent
q. I want better access to transportation
r. I want better access to services/stores
s. I want to be closer to my job
t. I want better access to job opportunities
u. I want to be closer to a place of worship
v. I want to be closer to a community where more people speak my language
Other
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8. Do you currently live with a disability, or does a member of your household live with a disability?Please select all that apply
a. Yes, I live with a disability
b. Yes, a household member lives with a disability.
c. No
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9. What disabilities are experienced by you or your household member?Please select all that apply
a. Mobility impairments
b. Visual impairments
c. Hearing impairments
d. Learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)
e. Neurological development disorders (e.g. sensory impairments, ADHD, ADD, Autism, Tourette Syndrome)
f. Chronic illness (e.g. asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV)
g. Mental health (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder)
h. Prefer not to answer.
Other
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10. Do you and/or a household member experience any of the following housing challenges?Please select all that apply
a. The home I live in does not meet the needs of myself/my household member with a disability
b. I am afraid my rent will go up if I make a request for an accommodation for myself/my household member with a disability
c. My landlord refuses to modify our unit to accommodate myself/my household member with a disability
d. It is difficult for myself/my household member with a disability to get around my neighborhood because there is a lack of accessible paths of travel
e. Housing with appropriate accommodations for myself/my household member with a disability is not affordable
f. My landlord did not accept my service/emotional support animal or the service/emotional support animal of my household member.
g. I do not experience any housing challenges in my neighborhood.
Other
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11. If used, please rank the level of difficulty in using specific transportation methods in your community from very difficult (0) to very easy (5). Ranking question
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12. Rank your agreement with the following statements from strongly disagree (0) to strongly agree (5). Select your choices.Ranking question
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I live near high quality parks and recreation facilities
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I live near grocery stores with healthy and convenient options
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I live a convenient distance from healthcare facilities
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I live near supportive friends/family/community members
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Housing in my neighborhood is in poor condition or needs repair
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I live in an area with a higher rate of crime
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It is difficult to find good schools in an area that I can afford
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I feel the water, air, and soil is healthy where I live
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I live near high quality parks and recreation facilities
I live near grocery stores with healthy and convenient options
I live a convenient distance from healthcare facilities
I live near supportive friends/family/community members
Housing in my neighborhood is in poor condition or needs repair
I live in an area with a higher rate of crime
It is difficult to find good schools in an area that I can afford
I live in an area with easy access to job opportunities
I have difficulty getting to places I want to go because of problems with transportation
I feel the water, air, and soil is healthy where I live
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13. In the past five years, have you had to move out of your residence in Alameda County when you did not want to move?
YESNO
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14. Why did you have to move?Please select all that apply
a. Rent became unaffordable
b. Homeownership became unaffordable
c. I was evicted due to not paying rent
d. My landlord wanted to move back in
e. My landlord wanted to remodel/renovate
f. My landlord wanted to rent to a relative
g. My landlord wanted to rent to someone else (non-relative)
h. My landlord was selling their home/unit
i. I was evicted due to residence rules violation
j. Personal/family reasons
k. There was no reason for my eviction
l. There were unsafe conditions in my home
m. There were unsafe conditions in my neighborhood
Other
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15. If you selected “Rent became unaffordable” or “Homeownership became unaffordable,” please select the reasons why it became unaffordablePlease select all that apply
a. Rent increased to an unaffordable level
b. Lost job or reduced hours
c. Utility expenses increased
d. No longer able to make mortgage payments
e. Mortgage payment increased to unaffordable levels
f. Maintenance costs became unaffordable
g. Taxes/insurance increased to unaffordable levels
Other
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16. Rank your agreement with the following statements from strongly disagree (0) to strongly agree (5). Select your choices. If you don't know, check "I don't know."Ranking question
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I would be supportive of locating low-income housing in my neighborhood
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I would be supportive of locating new apartment buildings in my neighborhood
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I would be supportive of locating new housing for low-income seniors in my neighborhood
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I would be supportive of locating a residential home for people recovering from substance abuse in my neighborhood
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I would be supportive of locating low-income housing in my neighborhood
I would be supportive of locating new apartment buildings in my neighborhood
I would be supportive of locating new housing for low-income seniors in my neighborhood
I would be supportive of locating a residential home for people recovering from substance abuse in my neighborhood
I would be supportive of locating a residential home for people with physical and/or developmental disabilities in my neighborhood
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17. How familiar are you with fair housing laws?
a. Not familiar
b. Somewhat familiar
c. Very familiar
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18. Do you know where to file a complaint if you felt that your fair housing rights have been violated?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I’m not sure
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19. Where would you file a complaint if you felt that your fair housing rights had been violated?Type answer
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20. Have you ever experienced housing discrimination during any point in the housing process, including searching for housing.
a. Yes
b. No
c. I'm not sure
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21. On what basis do you believe the discrimination occurred?Please select all that apply
a. Religion
b. Familial status (such as having children or being pregnant)
c. Sex or gender identity (such as being female, male, transgender, or not identifying with a particular gender)
d. National origin or the country where a person was born
e. Ancestry
f. Age (such as being young or elderly)
g. Race or ethnicity
h. Marital status or spousal affiliation (such as being married, domestic partnership, single, or divorced)
i. Income level
j. Source of income (such as receiving public assistance, child support, rental assistance, or WIC)
k. Creed or a person's beliefs
l. Physical, mental, or behavioral disability or disabling condition
m. Criminal background, felony conviction, or exiting incarceration
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22. Who do you believe was responsible or involved in the discrimination?Please select all that apply
a. Landlord or property manager
b. Mortgage Lender
c. Real estate agent
Other
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23. Did you file a Fair Housing complaint due to the discrimination you experienced?
a. Yes
b. No
I don't know
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24. To whom did you report the incident?Please select all that apply
a. Government Agency
b. Fair housing group
c. I'm not sure
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25. Why did you not report the incident?Please select all that apply
a. I was not involved or do not have personal knowledge of the incident.
b. I did not know where to report it.
c. I was afraid of retaliation.
d. I was not sure of my rights.
e. I did not think it would make a difference.
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26. Do you feel that fair housing laws are adequately enforced in Alameda County?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know
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27. Based on your knowledge of fair housing law, do you think that fair housing laws should be changed?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know
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28. If you answered “yes,” how should fair housing laws be changed?Type answer
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29. Are you aware of any educational activities or training opportunities available to you to learn about fair housing laws?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know
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30. If you answered "yes" to the previous question, have you participated in fair housing activities or training?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know
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31. Have you witnessed any barriers to fair housing choice in the rental housing market?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know
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32. If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please explain what type of impediments to fair housing choice you have witnessed. Type answer
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33. Please share any additional comments regarding fair housing in the box below.Type answer
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34. How old are you?
a. Senior (age 62+)
b. Adult (age 31-61)
c. Young adult (age 18-30)
d. Youth (age 13-17)
e. Prefer not to say
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35. What is your gender?
a. Male
b. Female
c. Questioning
d. Transgender
e. Non-binary
f. Prefer not to say
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36. How many people are in your household (including yourself)?
a. One (1)
b. Two (2)
c. Three (3)
d. Four (4)
e. Five (5)
f. Six (6)
g. Seven (7) +
h. Prefer not to say
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37. Do you have any children under the age of 18 currently living with you?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Prefer not to say
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38. What is your race/ethnicity?Please select all that apply
a. White/Caucasian
b. Black/African American
c. American Indian/Alaskan Native/indigenous
d. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
e. Asian
f. Hispanic or Latino
g. Prefer not to say
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39. What is your annual household income for all adults in your household?
a. Less than $10,000
b. $10,000 to $24,999
c. $25,000 to $39,999
d. $40,000 to $54,999
e. $55,000 to $69,999
f. $70,000 to $84,999
g. $85,000 to $99,999
h. $100,000 +
i. Prefer not to say
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40. How much of your gross household income goes towards paying housing costs, including utilities?
a. One-third or less (0-30%)
b. Between one-third and one-half (31-50%)
c. One-half (51%) or more
d. Prefer not to say
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41. What language do you primarily speak at home?
a. Arabic
b. Armenian
c. Cambodian
d. Chinese
e. English
f. Farsi
g. Gujarati
h. Hmong
i. Hindi
j. Japanese
k. Korean
l. Lao
m. Mien
n. Portuguese
o. Punjabi
p. Russian
q. Spanish
r. Tagalog
s. Ukrainian
t. Vietnamese
u. Prefer not to say
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