The Ohio Department of Development is currently preparing the Program Year (PY) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which requires that housing needs be addressed. This survey is intended for statewide administrators, as well as members of the general public to help Development better understand what housing gaps and challenges exist. All responses will remain anonymous. The final results will be summarized in the Consolidated Plan's Needs Assessment.

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* 1. What best describes your position?

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* 2. Please select the counties where you provide services or operate. If you are a member of the public, please indicate the county you reside (select all that apply).

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* 3. Please rank the top housing needs in your respective communities from most important (1) to least important (9).

  1. Affordable rental housing units to low and moderate income (LMI) households
  2. Affordable homeowner housing units to LMI households
  3. Permanent supportive housing
  4. Temporary or transitional housing
  5. Housing assistance to help seniors age in place
  6. Housing for physically disabled residents
  7. Homeownership (downpayment assistance)
  8. Housing for residents with other special needs
  9. Tenant-Based Rental assistance

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* 4. Please rank the top housing service needs for renters in your respective communities from most important (1) to least important (9).

  1. Services to prevent homelessness
  2. Support services
  3. Lead remediation
  4. Tenant based rental assistance
  5. Home weatherization
  6. Transportation
  7. Property repairs
  8. Property rehab
  9. Accessibility to medical services

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* 5. Please rank the top housing service needs for homeowners in your respective communities from most important (1) to least important (9).

  1. Homeownership (downpayment assistance)
  2. Services to prevent homelessness
  3. Support services
  4. Lead remediation
  5. Home weatherization
  6. Housing near transportation
  7. Property repairs
  8. Property rehab
  9. Accessibility to medical services

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* 6. What types of households do you feel have the greatest difficulty in accessing clean, decent, and affordable housing? You may select more than one option.

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* 7. Please rank the barriers that exist to developing affordable housing (owner-occupied and renter-occupied) in your local communities from most challenging (1) to least challenging (7).

  1. Lack of qualified contractors
  2. High cost of development
  3. Lack of political will or support (not included in local/regional long-term plans)
  4. Lack of land
  5. Laws and regulations
  6. Infrastructure limitations
  7. Community based opposition