Consolidated Plan Survey

Survey purpose: to gather feedback from partners and community about how to use federal housing funds allocated to MaineHousing and Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development.

Use of information: the survey response will help shape the 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and provide a broader understanding of Maine’s housing challenges.

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* 1. Enter your current, or most recent, residential zip code.

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* 2. What do you think is most needed for the healthy development of your city/town and community? (select up to three options)

More public infrastructure (e.g., transportation, broadband internet, sanitation services, etc.).

More community services and resources (e.g., childcare programs, public parks, community centers, etc.).

More support for economic development (business development support services, grant funding, tax benefits).

More availability of affordable housing options.

More availability of housing with supportive services for those with special needs (older adults, physical or mental disability, etc.).

More homeless shelters and/or services for those currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Regarding public infrastructure, community services and resources, and economic development in your community, which of the following is most accurate in your opinion? (select one option)

Your city or town is doing better than most other cities and towns in Maine.

Your city or town is doing about as well as most other cities and towns in Maine.

Your city or town is doing worse than most other cities and towns in Maine.

You don't have enough information/you don't have an opinion.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Regarding public infrastructure, which of the following are most needed in your community? (select up to three options)

Public transportation.

Public restrooms.

More wide-ranging or convenient trash pickup and recycling services.

Access to public water and sewage.

Broadband internet access.

Handicap accessibility in businesses and public spaces.

Investment in climate change and energy effeciency.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Regarding community services and resources, which of the following are most needed in your community? (select up to three options)

Quality childhood education.

Childcare programs.

Adult education programs.

Special needs and home healthcare services.

Public parks and other public spaces.

Community centers.

Organized recreation activities.

Arts, music, and theater.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Regarding economic development, which of the following are most needed in your community? (select up to three options)

Grant money for new small business ventures.

Small business loans.

Business development center or other technical assistance for small businesses.

Tax benefits and incentives.

Less restrictive zoning and town/city/government requirements.

Workforce development (e.g., job training, apprenticeships, childcare supports, etc.).

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Regarding housing priorities, which of the following do you think is most important? (select all that apply)

Building more single-family homes.

Building more large developments with many housing units.

Helping homeowners and landlords preserve and update existing housing.

Motivating property owners to rent/sell vacant housing by creating incentives and/or penalties.

Providing assistance and/or funding for property owners to create additional housing units on the same lot as their home.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Regarding housing priorities, how much priority do you think should be given to creating more supportive housing options for those with special needs?

This should be a top priority, i.e., the need is urgent.

This should be prioritized over other housing but only in cases where supportive housing in the area is unavailable.

This should not be prioritized any more than any other type of housing.

I do not have an opinion about this.

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* 9. To address homelessness in Maine, which of the following do you think should be the greater proirity?

Providing support and resources to those that are currently experiencing homelessness.

Providing support and resources to those in immediate danger of losing their home.

These priorities should be treated equally.

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* 10. To address homelessness in Maine, which of the following do you think is most important in your community? (select all that apply)

Access to shelter options where the requirements for entry are easily met.

Access to support services to find housing for those who have lost their home or are currently experiencing homelessness.

Access to rental assistance to make housing affordable for those who are experiencing homelessness.

Access to temporary housing in a private unit for those experiencing homelessness to help them move to a permanent housing option.

Access to housing with supportive services for those with a history of substance use, mental health, or behavioral disorders.

Access to housing with supportive services for those with other special needs.

Expanded access to food support and other supportive services within the community, such as food banks and warming shelters.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which of the following describes your experience with homelessness? (select all that apply)

I have never experienced homelessness.

I am currently experiencing homelessness.

I have personal experience with homelessness in my past.

One or more of my family members have experienced homelessness.

One or more other people who I know well have experienced homelessness

I currently participate in employment or volunteer activities to provide direct support to people experiencing homelessness.

Prefer not to answer.