English Español English Housing and Community Needs Survey We want to hear from you! The City of Petaluma is planning how to use special funds to improve housing, public places, and community services. These funds help people with low and middle incomes. Your answers will help us decide what is most important for our community. This survey will take just a few minutes.Your answers are private. Please don’t write your name or personal details. If you have questions, email us at housing@cityofpetaluma.org or call 707-778-4563. Question Title * 1. Who are you? I live in Petaluma I work for a group that helps people in Petaluma Neither Question Title * 2. How old are you? 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Question Title * 3. What is your household income? Less than $25,000 $25,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - $75,000 $75,000 - $100,000 More than $100,000 Question Title * 4. How many people live in your household? 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 or more people Question Title * 5. What is your job status? Full-time job Part-time job Self-employed Unemployed Retired Student Question Title * 6. What is your housing situation? I rent I own my home I live with family Other Question Title * 7. Where do you live? Downtown Petaluma Outside Downtown Rural or countryside Neighborhood (please specify): Question Title * 8. What is your race/ethnicity? White Black or African American Hispanic or Latino/a/x/e Asian or Asian American Native American or Alaska Native Pacific Islander Middle Eastern or North African Other (please specify): Question Title * 9. Is anyone in your household a veteran? Yes No Question Title * 10. How easy is it to find housing in your community? Very hard Hard Okay Good Very good Question Title * 11. What are the biggest housing problems? (Choose all that apply) Not enough affordable rentals Not enough affordable homes to buy Too many people living in one house Poor quality housing (old or unsafe) Homelessness Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. What kinds of housing programs should the city focus on? (Choose 3) Building affordable rentals Building affordable homes for sale Helping first-time homebuyers Fixing old homes Helping people avoid becoming homeless Housing for seniors or disabled people Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. What services need more help? (Choose 3) Programs for kids Services for seniors Health care Mental health care Food assistance Domestic violence help Substance abuse help Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. What public spaces need improvement? (Choose 2) Parks and playgrounds Community centers Libraries Public transportation Childcare centers Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. What should the city do to increase jobs? (Choose 3) Help people find jobs Support small businesses Offer job training Help new businesses get started Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. How important is it to invest in small businesses? Not important Somewhat important Important Very important Question Title * 17. Are there areas within the City of Petaluma that need improvement or repair? Yes No If yes, please specify which areas: Question Title * 18. What improvements does your neighborhood need most? (Choose 3) Better sidewalks and streets More streetlights Safety and crime prevention More affordable housing Clean up empty buildings or lots Parks or green spaces Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. How good are the services for homeless people in Petaluma? Very poor Poor Okay Good Very good Question Title * 20. What is most needed to help the homeless? (Choose 3) Shelters Temporary housing Permanent housing Mental health and addiction services Job training programs Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. Have you or someone you know faced housing discrimination? Yes No Not sure Question Title * 22. How well does the city protect against discrimination? Very poorly Poorly Okay Well Very well Question Title * 23. What public services are most needed? (Choose 3) Help for kids (like after-school programs) Help for seniors (like meal programs or activities) Childcare Mental health care Drug and alcohol help Health care Job training Help for the homeless Food programs (like food banks) Legal help Transportation services Other (please specify) Question Title * 24. What public services are hard to access? (Choose all that apply) Mental health care Drug and alcohol help Health care Job training Childcare Transportation Other (please specify) Done
