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Welcome! Thanks for helping shape the future of housing in Caldwell County.
This quick, 10-minute survey is completely confidential, and your answers will help the Caldwell County Foundation understand local housing needs and create solutions that really work for our community. The survey will be available through November 8th. Please share it with neighbors and friends so every voice in your town is heard.
Section 1: About Your Housing
What type of housing do you currently live in?
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Single-family home (own)
Single-family home (rent)
Apartment/duplex/triplex
Mobile or manufactured home
Temporary or shared housing (RV, camper, or staying with family/friends)
Other
How long have you lived in your current home?
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Less than 6 months
6 months to 2 years
2-5 years
More than 5 years
Do you feel your current housing is: (check all that apply)
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Affordable (you can pay for it without hardship)
Safe
In good condition (no major repairs needed)
Stable (likely you can stay long-term)
None of the above
In the past 12 months, has your household experienced any of these challenges? (check all that apply)
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Could not afford rent or mortgage
Behind on rent or mortgage payments
Risk of eviction/foreclosure
Had to move in with others because of cost
Difficulty paying for utilities (electric, gas, water)
Needed repairs but couldn’t afford them
Homeless or doubled-up
None of these
Section 2: Community & Housing Needs
What makes it hardest for you or your neighbors to find or keep affordable housing? (select up to 3)
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High cost of rent/mortgage
Rising property taxes
Low wages or irregular work hours
Lack of housing for larger families
Few options for seniors or people with disabilities
Transportation (too far from work/school/services)
Other
Thinking about your neighborhood, how safe do you feel?
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Very safe
Somewhat safe
Not very safe
Not safe at all
How connected do you feel to your neighbors and community?
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Very connected
Somewhat connected
Not connected
Prefer not to answer
To what extent do your housing conditions (mold, leaks, pests, broken appliances, unsafe wiring, poor insulation) affect your family's health or safety?
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A lot
Some
A little
Not at all
What would most improve housing in Caldwell County?
Section 3: Energy Efficiency
How much of a challenge are monthly utility bills for your household?
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A serious challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge
Would energy-saving features in your home (like insulation, efficient appliances, or solar panels) make a difference for your family?
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Yes, a big difference
Some difference
No difference
Not sure
Section 4: About You (Demographics – optional)
Age:
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18-24
25-44
45-64
65+
Race/ethnicity (check all that apply):
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Hispanic/Latino
White
Black/African American
Native American/Indigenous
Asian/Pacific Islander
Prefer not to answer
Other
Household size:
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1 person
2 people
3-4 people
5 or more people
Current work situation:
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Working full-time
Working part-time
Unemployed, looking for work
Retired
Student
Other
ZIP code
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Which Caldwell County Commissioner Precinct do you live in? (use the county precinct map below for reference, or if unsure, select "Don't Know")
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Please Select
Precinct 1 (Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland)
Precinct 2 (Commissioner Rusty Horne)
Precinct 3 (Commissioner Edward "Ed" Theriot)
Precinct 4 (Commissioner Dyral "Coach T" Thomas)
Don’t know / prefer not to answer
Do you rent or own your home?
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Rent
Own (paying mortgage)
Own (paid off)
Other
Is there anything else you'd like to share about housing in Caldwell County?
Submit
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