City of Madera Housing Element Update Survey

We Need to Hear from You!

Housing Element Update Survey Introduction:

Welcome!

The City of Madera is in the process of updating the Housing Element of our General Plan. A General Plan is our City’s blueprint for meeting the community’s long-term vision for the future. The City’s Housing Element is required to be updated every eight years. The City needs your input and feedback on issues that center around the housing element update, particularly the identification of primary housing needs and the best strategies and goals to address them.

Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey and assist with this very important effort for our community!

All survey responses are anonymous.

There are links at the end of the survey to sign up for future announcements, events, and additional information.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Part 1: Survey Respondent Profile

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* 1. What is your connection to the City of Madera? (Choose all that may apply)

I own a home in Madera

I rent in Madera

I own property in Madera

I own a business in Madera

I attend school in Madera

I represent a housing agency, social service agency, a non-profit organization, a religious institution, or a government entity in Madera

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How long have you had this connection in Madera?

Less than a year

1 – 4 years

5 – 10 years

10 or more years

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* 3. Using the areas on the Council District Map below, please indicate in which part of Madera you live, work, or spend the most your time (recreate/visit). (Select one per category)

	Area 1	Area 2	Area 3	Area 4	Area 5	Area 6
Live	Live Area 1	Live Area 2	Live Area 3	Live Area 4	Live Area 5	Live Area 6
Work	Work Area 1	Work Area 2	Work Area 3	Work Area 4	Work Area 5	Work Area 6
Recreate/Visit	Recreate/Visit Area 1	Recreate/Visit Area 2	Recreate/Visit Area 3	Recreate/Visit Area 4	Recreate/Visit Area 5	Recreate/Visit Area 6

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* 4. Please select all that apply to you:

I am a senior (65 years or over)

I live in a household of more than 5 people

I am disabled

I am a veteran

I am an agricultural worker

I have been homeless or experienced housing insecurity

None apply to me

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* 5. Please share your race/ethnicity below. (Choose all that may apply)

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Hispanic or Latino

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other (please specify)

Prefer not to answer

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* 6. Please specify the primary language and any other secondary languages spoken in your household:

English

Spanish

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How many people including yourself live in your household?

6 or more

Prefer not to answer

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* 8. Please share the total annual household income for all adults in your household.

Less than $26,000

$26,0001 to $44,000

$44,001 to $70,000

$70,001 to $ 105,000

$105,001 or more

Prefer not to answer

Part 2: Housing Needs

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* 9. In your opinion, please select up to three (3) of the following groups that have the greatest need for housing and related services in Madera.

Seniors

Large families (five or more members)

Small families (one to two members)

Persons with disabilities

Low-income persons

Renters

Veterans

Students

First-time home buyers

Persons experiencing homelessness

Agricultural workers

Middle-Income Workforce (for example: police officers, firefighters, teachers, health care workers)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. In your opinion, please select the top three (3) housing issues in Madera:

Insufficient housing supply

Difficulty affording rent or mortgage payments

Availability of affordable units in a range of sizes

Lack of housing type that suits your needs (size, senior, disability)

The condition of neighborhoods (streetlights, sidewalks, utilities, parks, etc.)

Substandard housing condition/lack of maintenance

Housing segregation and discrimination

Housing near transportation and/or services

Overcrowding (need more living space)

Homelessness

Other (please specify)

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* 11. In your opinion, please rank which of the following housing types are missing or most needed in Madera. (Select all that apply)

	Most Needed	Needed	Neutral	Not as Needed	Least Needed
Single-family homes	Single-family homes Most Needed	Single-family homes Needed	Single-family homes Neutral	Single-family homes Not as Needed	Single-family homes Least Needed
Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise Most Needed	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise Needed	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise Neutral	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise Not as Needed	Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and low-rise Least Needed
multi-use buildings	multi-use buildings Most Needed	multi-use buildings Needed	multi-use buildings Neutral	multi-use buildings Not as Needed	multi-use buildings Least Needed
Mid-rise (4-story) apartments	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments Most Needed	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments Needed	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments Neutral	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments Not as Needed	Mid-rise (4-story) apartments Least Needed
Accessory dwelling unit (i.e., backyard cottage, “in-law unit,” garage conversion, casita, etc.)	Accessory dwelling unit (i.e., backyard cottage, “in-law unit,” garage conversion, casita, etc.) Most Needed	Accessory dwelling unit (i.e., backyard cottage, “in-law unit,” garage conversion, casita, etc.) Needed	Accessory dwelling unit (i.e., backyard cottage, “in-law unit,” garage conversion, casita, etc.) Neutral	Accessory dwelling unit (i.e., backyard cottage, “in-law unit,” garage conversion, casita, etc.) Not as Needed	Accessory dwelling unit (i.e., backyard cottage, “in-law unit,” garage conversion, casita, etc.) Least Needed
Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels.	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. Most Needed	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. Needed	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. Neutral	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. Not as Needed	Senior housing allowing for aging in place (independent to assisted living) and meeting all income levels. Least Needed
Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), dropdown surfaces like tables or desks and more design features)	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), dropdown surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) Most Needed	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), dropdown surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) Needed	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), dropdown surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) Neutral	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), dropdown surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) Not as Needed	Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds (wall beds), dropdown surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) Least Needed
Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard)	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) Most Needed	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) Needed	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) Neutral	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) Not as Needed	Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) Least Needed
Affordable housing (low- to moderate-income households)	Affordable housing (low- to moderate-income households) Most Needed	Affordable housing (low- to moderate-income households) Needed	Affordable housing (low- to moderate-income households) Neutral	Affordable housing (low- to moderate-income households) Not as Needed	Affordable housing (low- to moderate-income households) Least Needed
Supportive housing for homeless individuals	Supportive housing for homeless individuals Most Needed	Supportive housing for homeless individuals Needed	Supportive housing for homeless individuals Neutral	Supportive housing for homeless individuals Not as Needed	Supportive housing for homeless individuals Least Needed
Mobile homes or modular homes	Mobile homes or modular homes Most Needed	Mobile homes or modular homes Needed	Mobile homes or modular homes Neutral	Mobile homes or modular homes Not as Needed	Mobile homes or modular homes Least Needed
Farmworker housing	Farmworker housing Most Needed	Farmworker housing Needed	Farmworker housing Neutral	Farmworker housing Not as Needed	Farmworker housing Least Needed

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What types of programs or strategies do you believe the City should implement in the 2024-2032 Housing Element to address housing needs? (Select your top 3 recommendations.)

Help residents find affordable rental housing

Help residents find affordable homes for purchase

Expansion of transitional, supportive, or other emergency housing types for people experiencing homelessness

Provide resources for rehabilitation and maintenance of rental housing

Promote fair housing services to address fraud, displacement or discrimination

Assist residents with housing costs such as rent, mortgage, security deposit, and down payment

Encourage community amenities in new housing developments such as on-site childcare, community meetings rooms, and open space.

Provide additional incentives for building affordable units in new developments

Require affordable housing units when building new developments

Allow more higher-density (multi-family) housing

Simplify the process for the City to approve housing projects

Pre-approved ADU floorplans/building plans

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Please describe any other considerations, policies, or programs the City should consider here:

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* 14. Please rank the areas where you believe housing should be developed in the City from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Areas near public transit stops, employment centers, and shopping centers	Areas near public transit stops, employment centers, and shopping centers Strongly Agree	Areas near public transit stops, employment centers, and shopping centers Agree	Areas near public transit stops, employment centers, and shopping centers Neutral	Areas near public transit stops, employment centers, and shopping centers Disagree	Areas near public transit stops, employment centers, and shopping centers Strongly Disagree
Agricultural land on the edges of the City	Agricultural land on the edges of the City Strongly Agree	Agricultural land on the edges of the City Agree	Agricultural land on the edges of the City Neutral	Agricultural land on the edges of the City Disagree	Agricultural land on the edges of the City Strongly Disagree
Vacant Land on the edges of the City	Vacant Land on the edges of the City Strongly Agree	Vacant Land on the edges of the City Agree	Vacant Land on the edges of the City Neutral	Vacant Land on the edges of the City Disagree	Vacant Land on the edges of the City Strongly Disagree
Areas with existing housing (increasing the number of units that could be built on each property such as with fourplexes, courtyard houses, and other types of apartment complexes)	Areas with existing housing (increasing the number of units that could be built on each property such as with fourplexes, courtyard houses, and other types of apartment complexes) Strongly Agree	Areas with existing housing (increasing the number of units that could be built on each property such as with fourplexes, courtyard houses, and other types of apartment complexes) Agree	Areas with existing housing (increasing the number of units that could be built on each property such as with fourplexes, courtyard houses, and other types of apartment complexes) Neutral	Areas with existing housing (increasing the number of units that could be built on each property such as with fourplexes, courtyard houses, and other types of apartment complexes) Disagree	Areas with existing housing (increasing the number of units that could be built on each property such as with fourplexes, courtyard houses, and other types of apartment complexes) Strongly Disagree
On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs)	On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) Strongly Agree	On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) Agree	On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) Neutral	On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) Disagree	On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) Strongly Disagree
Land and Existing Development that could be converted from commercial (office/store) to residential or mixed use (e.g., apartments or condominiums with ground floor shopping or restaurants)	Land and Existing Development that could be converted from commercial (office/store) to residential or mixed use (e.g., apartments or condominiums with ground floor shopping or restaurants) Strongly Agree	Land and Existing Development that could be converted from commercial (office/store) to residential or mixed use (e.g., apartments or condominiums with ground floor shopping or restaurants) Agree	Land and Existing Development that could be converted from commercial (office/store) to residential or mixed use (e.g., apartments or condominiums with ground floor shopping or restaurants) Neutral	Land and Existing Development that could be converted from commercial (office/store) to residential or mixed use (e.g., apartments or condominiums with ground floor shopping or restaurants) Disagree	Land and Existing Development that could be converted from commercial (office/store) to residential or mixed use (e.g., apartments or condominiums with ground floor shopping or restaurants) Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

Part 3: Housing Discrimination / Fair Housing Considerations

Illegal housing discrimination occurs when one or more of the following occurs based on a person’s race, national origin, color, age, familial status, religion, sex, or if they have children or a disability. Examples include:

Refusing, discouraging, or charging more to rent an apartment or buy a home.
Discouraging a person from living where he or she wants to live, often by steering him or her to another property, neighborhood, or city.
Refusing or discouraging the acquisition of a loan to buy, refinance, or access home equity through tactics that include charging more or providing less favorable terms than the market would otherwise dictate.
Refusing, discouraging, or charging more for home insurance.
Refusing to make a reasonable accommodation or refusing to allow a modification to make an apartment more accessible for a person with a disability.
Predatory lending: unfair, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent loan practices.

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* 15. Have you or someone you know ever encountered any of the forms of housing discrimination described above?

I have experienced it

I know someone who has experienced it

Other (please specify)

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* 16. If you believe that you or someone you know encountered housing discrimination, please identify what type of discrimination you think occurred (Please check all that apply)

Race/Ethnicity

Religion

Disability

Sexual Orientation

Pregnant or Having Children

Sex/Gender

Age

Marital Status

National Origin/Ancestry

Family Status

Source of Income

Other (please specify)

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* 17. In the past five years, have you had to move out of your residence in Madera when you did not want to move?

Yes

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* 18. If you answered yes to the previous question, why did you have to move? (Select all that apply)

Rent became unaffordable

Property owner selling home/unit

Homeownership became unaffordable

Evicted

Personal/family reasons

Property owner wanted to move back in

Property owner wanted to remodel/renovate

Unsafe conditions in my home

Unsafe conditions in my neighborhood

Property owner wanted to rent to someone else

Commuting time

Other (please specify)

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* 19. My housing options and choices are primarily limited by:
(Please select all that apply)

Monthly Costs (for example: rent, mortgage, HOA fees)

One Time Costs (for example: security deposit, down payment)

Housing was too large/small for my household

Distance to work

Need disability accommodations (for example: wheelchair accessible)

Language barriers

Obtaining/providing necessary documentation (for example: references, credit reports, previous payments)

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Rank your agreement with the following statements from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I live near a park	I live near a park Strongly Agree	I live near a park Agree	I live near a park Neutral	I live near a park Disagree	I live near a park Strongly Disagree
I live near a grocery store	I live near a grocery store Strongly Agree	I live near a grocery store Agree	I live near a grocery store Neutral	I live near a grocery store Disagree	I live near a grocery store Strongly Disagree
I live near healthcare facilities	I live near healthcare facilities Strongly Agree	I live near healthcare facilities Agree	I live near healthcare facilities Neutral	I live near healthcare facilities Disagree	I live near healthcare facilities Strongly Disagree
Housing in my neighborhood is in good condition	Housing in my neighborhood is in good condition Strongly Agree	Housing in my neighborhood is in good condition Agree	Housing in my neighborhood is in good condition Neutral	Housing in my neighborhood is in good condition Disagree	Housing in my neighborhood is in good condition Strongly Disagree
I live in an area with a lower rate of crime	I live in an area with a lower rate of crime Strongly Agree	I live in an area with a lower rate of crime Agree	I live in an area with a lower rate of crime Neutral	I live in an area with a lower rate of crime Disagree	I live in an area with a lower rate of crime Strongly Disagree
It is easy to find good schools in an area that I can afford	It is easy to find good schools in an area that I can afford Strongly Agree	It is easy to find good schools in an area that I can afford Agree	It is easy to find good schools in an area that I can afford Neutral	It is easy to find good schools in an area that I can afford Disagree	It is easy to find good schools in an area that I can afford Strongly Disagree
I live close to job centers	I live close to job centers Strongly Agree	I live close to job centers Agree	I live close to job centers Neutral	I live close to job centers Disagree	I live close to job centers Strongly Disagree
I have public transportation options where I live	I have public transportation options where I live Strongly Agree	I have public transportation options where I live Agree	I have public transportation options where I live Neutral	I have public transportation options where I live Disagree	I have public transportation options where I live Strongly Disagree
My neighborhood has amenities (parks, roads, schools, etc.) as good as any other neighborhood in Madera	My neighborhood has amenities (parks, roads, schools, etc.) as good as any other neighborhood in Madera Strongly Agree	My neighborhood has amenities (parks, roads, schools, etc.) as good as any other neighborhood in Madera Agree	My neighborhood has amenities (parks, roads, schools, etc.) as good as any other neighborhood in Madera Neutral	My neighborhood has amenities (parks, roads, schools, etc.) as good as any other neighborhood in Madera Disagree	My neighborhood has amenities (parks, roads, schools, etc.) as good as any other neighborhood in Madera Strongly Disagree
The water, air, and soil are clean where I live	The water, air, and soil are clean where I live Strongly Agree	The water, air, and soil are clean where I live Agree	The water, air, and soil are clean where I live Neutral	The water, air, and soil are clean where I live Disagree	The water, air, and soil are clean where I live Strongly Disagree

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* 21. Please share any comments or recommendations that will help inform and guide the preparation of the City’s updated Housing Element.

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Thank you for participating in this survey. The City is anticipating a public review draft of the Housing Element by August 2024.

Please check the City’s website for updates and visit the link below for additional information:
City of Madera Housing Element Update

City of Madera Housing Element Update SurveyWe Need to Hear from You!

Housing Element Update Survey Introduction:

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* 1. What is your connection to the City of Madera? (Choose all that may apply)

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* 2. How long have you had this connection in Madera?

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* 3. Using the areas on the Council District Map below, please indicate in which part of Madera you live, work, or spend the most your time (recreate/visit). (Select one per category)

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* 4. Please select all that apply to you:

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* 5. Please share your race/ethnicity below. (Choose all that may apply)

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* 6. Please specify the primary language and any other secondary languages spoken in your household:

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* 7. How many people including yourself live in your household?

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* 8. Please share the total annual household income for all adults in your household.

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* 9. In your opinion, please select up to three (3) of the following groups that have the greatest need for housing and related services in Madera.

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* 10. In your opinion, please select the top three (3) housing issues in Madera:

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* 11. In your opinion, please rank which of the following housing types are missing or most needed in Madera. (Select all that apply)

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* 12. What types of programs or strategies do you believe the City should implement in the 2024-2032 Housing Element to address housing needs? (Select your top 3 recommendations.)

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* 13. Please describe any other considerations, policies, or programs the City should consider here:

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* 14. Please rank the areas where you believe housing should be developed in the City from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

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* 15. Have you or someone you know ever encountered any of the forms of housing discrimination described above?

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* 16. If you believe that you or someone you know encountered housing discrimination, please identify what type of discrimination you think occurred (Please check all that apply)

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* 17. In the past five years, have you had to move out of your residence in Madera when you did not want to move?

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* 18. If you answered yes to the previous question, why did you have to move? (Select all that apply)

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* 19. My housing options and choices are primarily limited by: (Please select all that apply)

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* 20. Rank your agreement with the following statements from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

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* 21. Please share any comments or recommendations that will help inform and guide the preparation of the City’s updated Housing Element.

City of Madera Housing Element Update Survey

We Need to Hear from You!

* 19. My housing options and choices are primarily limited by:
(Please select all that apply)