Lakewood, WA 2024 Analysis of Impediments Fair Housing and Consolidated Plan Survey
1.
Which of the following best describes the type of housing you currently live in? (Choose only one)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Single Family home
Mobile Home
Duplex
Condo/Townhouse
Apartment Building
Other
2.
How long have you lived in Lakewood
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21-30 years
More than 30 years
3.
If you live in subsidized or assisted housing, please indicate what type?
Public Housing
Housing Choice Voucher Section 8
Tenant/Project based Section 8
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) or other Federal Assisted Housing
Don't know
Does Not Apply
4.
Which of the following were the most important reasons you decided to live in Lakewood? (Check all that apply)
To live near family and friends
To be close to work/ Access to job opportunities
Accessibility of goods and services
To be near public transportation
Physical accessibility of the building
Nearby schools for my children/grandchildren
Safety in the neighborhood
Affordability of housing
I grew up here
No choice/ Nowhere else to go
Retire Here
Other
5.
What improvements does your community need most (Please check up to 5)
Better Jobs/More Jobs
Better/More Medical Services
More Housing Options
More Affordable Housing
More Single-Family Housing
More Multifamily Housing
Housing Rehabilitation/Repair Programs
Better Educational Opportunities
Better Roads/Sidewalks/Streetlighting
Water/Sewer Improvements
Better Access To Public Transportation (Light Rail/Bus)
Financial Assistance For Business
Job Training Programs
Parks & Recreation/Open Space
Community Center/Gathering Space
More Walkable Community
Homeless Services/Shelter
More Daycare/Daycare Assistance
Tenant Services (Rent Assistance/Eviction Prevention)
More Public Safety
Better Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement
More Services
6.
Do you currently rent your home, own your home, or something else?
Rent from a Housing Authority
Rent from a private landlord
Rent/Share a Room
Own
Live with family or friends
Shelters, or Temporary Housing
Special Needs or Senior Housing
Rent Space in Mobile Home Park
7.
During the past three (3) years, how have the overall housing costs for your current home changed?
Increased
Decreased
Stayed The Same
Not Applicable
8.
How satisfied would you say you are with the quality of the housing you currently live in?
Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Don’t know
9.
Are you a Student? If so, which of the following best describes where you live?
Dorm
On Campus Apartment
Student Off Campus Apartment
Other Apartment
Townhouse
House
With family/relatives
Not A Student
10.
During the past five years, have you applied for a loan to purchase a home, to refinance your mortgage, or to take equity out of your home?
Yes
No
Does Not Apply
11.
If you have ever applied for a home loan and your application was NOT approved, which of the following reasons were you given? (Check all that apply)
My/Our income level was too low
The amount I/We had for a down payment was too low
How much savings I/we had was too little
The value of my property was too low
My/Our credit history or credit score(s) was too low
12.
During the past five years, have you looked for a new place to live?
Yes, looked for a home/place to Rent
Yes, looked for home/place to Buy
No
13.
If you answered Yes to Question 13, did you have trouble finding safe, quality housing that you could afford in a neighborhood you would like to live in?
Yes,
No
Does Not Apply
14.
If you answered Yes to Question 14, do you think it was because of any of the following: (Check all that apply)
Race/ethnicity
Religion
Disability
Sexual Orientation
Pregnant or having children
Sex/Gender
Age
Martial status
Criminal History/ Record
Source of income
Does Not Apply
15.
What is your income range?
$0 - $25,000
$25,000 - $50,000
$50,001 - $75,000
$75,001 - $125,000
$125,001 - $200,000
More Than $200,000
16.
What is your Household Size?
Household Size - 1
Household Size - 2
Household Size - 3
Household Size - 4
Household Size - 5
Household Size - 6
Household Size - 7 +
17.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
18.
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Other
19.
Do you consider yourself Hispanic, Latino or of Spanish Origin?
Yes, Hispanic, Latino or of Spanish Origin
No, Hispanic, Latino or of Spanish Origin
20.
What is your race?
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Asian & White
Black or African American & White
American Indian or Alaskan Native & White
American Indian or Alaskan Native & Black or African American
Other/Multi
21.
Which of the following describes your current status?
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Unemployed and looking for work
Unemployed and not looking for work
Unable to work due to a disability
Stay-at-home caregiver or parent
Retired
Student
Other
22.
Do you believe housing discrimination occurs in your local area?
Yes
Likely
Unlikely
No
Current Progress,
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