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The City of Gonzales is preparing an update to its General Plan Housing Element. The Housing Element sets forth the City’s goals and policies related to housing for the 2023-2031 planning period.


Housing issues affect the entire community — residents, employers, and the public and private sectors. The purpose of this survey is to identify any unique housing issues in Gonzales and craft solutions that meet the needs of everyone in the community.

*All input will remain anonymous.

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* 1. The biggest housing needs facing Gonzales today are (check all that apply):

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* 2. Gonzales's housing needs in the coming 10 years will include (check all that apply):

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* 3. Please rank your level of agreement with each of the following statements:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral / No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree
There are no entry-level homes to purchase in Gonzales
Rental prices in Gonzales are too high
Some of the older homes in Gonzales need rehabilitation
My children can’t afford to live here in Gonzales
There are not enough housing options in Gonzales
Some seniors need assistance to remain in their homes
Gonzales should allow more apartments to be built
It is important to preserve Gonzales neighborhoods
My housing costs have increased in the last 5 years
People who work in Gonzales can’t afford to live here
Gonzales needs more housing options for all income levels
Gonzales needs more housing near the Downtown Area
Gonzales needs to allow more housing in conjunction with existing businesses
Gonzales needs more housing in commercial corridors
Gonzales should allow fourplexes throughout the city
Gonzales should allow small apartments throughout the city
Gonzales needs more mixed-use development
Gonzales should reduce parking requirements where safety allows

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* 4. Please indicate what types of new housing you feel would be most successful in Gonzales today:

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* 5.
What are some unique features of Gonzales that can be housing opportunities for the community?
For example:
• Locations for multifamily housing
• Detached garages and other accessory structures converted into housing
• Large homes modified to accommodate more residents
• Additional units on large lots
• Commercial and industrial area converted to housing

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* 6. KEEP ME INFORMED. Want to stay involved as Gonzales updates its Housing Element?

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