Apple Valley / Victorville Community Needs Assessment

Town of Apple Valley/ City of Victorville Community Needs Assessment Survey

The Town of Apple Valley, in partnership with the City of Victorville, is in the process of developing a Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development that will establish community goals and guide resource allocations. The plan will cover the period of 2017-2021. We invite you to assist the Town and City to establish community needs and priorities.

We appreciate your time and thank you for your participation. This survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey and return in person to the Town of Apple Valley, Attn: Housing Division, 14955 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley, CA 92307 or City of Victorville at 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA, by mail to the same address as above for Apple Valley or to City of Victorville, Economic Development Department – Housing Division, P.O. Box 5001, Victorville, CA 92393, by email to housing@applevalley.org or HCDgrants@ci.victorville.ca.us, or by fax to (760)240-7399 or (760) 269-0044.

If you are interested in obtaining information about this survey, the Consolidated Planning Process, or Community Development Programs, please contact the Housing Division at (760)240-7000 x 7208 or Economic Development Department, Housing Division at (760) 955-5032.

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* 1. Please indicate the ZIP Code of your residence:

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* 2. Please indicate the ZIP Code of your place of employment:

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* 3. Do you own or rent your residence?

Own

Rent

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* 4. Are you satisfied with your current living situation? If no, what is the primary reason you are not?

I’m happy with my current living situation.

No, too far from work.

No, too expensive.

No, too small.

No, too crowded.

No, I don’t feel safe in the neighborhood.

No, poor access to public transportation.

No, poor housing condition.

No, poor access to good schools or other neighborhood amenities.

No, Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are the most important considerations to you in choosing a place to live?

Family nearby

Close to work

Price of housing

Convenient to neighborhood amenities

Access to public transportation

Access to quality school/youth services

Attractiveness of neighborhood

Public safety

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Do you feel safe in your immediate neighborhood?

Yes

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* 7. Do you think abandoned or foreclosed properties are a critical issue in the city/town?

Yes

Unsure/Not applicable

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* 8. Thinking about your neighborhood and the facilities and services currently available, please rate the level of need for improvements in the areas below.

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Improve town/city facilities that provide public service (such as parks, libraries, fire stations)	Improve town/city facilities that provide public service (such as parks, libraries, fire stations) 1	Improve town/city facilities that provide public service (such as parks, libraries, fire stations) 2	Improve town/city facilities that provide public service (such as parks, libraries, fire stations) 3	Improve town/city facilities that provide public service (such as parks, libraries, fire stations) 4	Improve town/city facilities that provide public service (such as parks, libraries, fire stations) 5
Create more affordable housing available to low income residents	Create more affordable housing available to low income residents 1	Create more affordable housing available to low income residents 2	Create more affordable housing available to low income residents 3	Create more affordable housing available to low income residents 4	Create more affordable housing available to low income residents 5
Improve non-profit facilities providing community services (such as senior centers, youth centers, food banks)	Improve non-profit facilities providing community services (such as senior centers, youth centers, food banks) 1	Improve non-profit facilities providing community services (such as senior centers, youth centers, food banks) 2	Improve non-profit facilities providing community services (such as senior centers, youth centers, food banks) 3	Improve non-profit facilities providing community services (such as senior centers, youth centers, food banks) 4	Improve non-profit facilities providing community services (such as senior centers, youth centers, food banks) 5
Create more jobs available to low income residents	Create more jobs available to low income residents 1	Create more jobs available to low income residents 2	Create more jobs available to low income residents 3	Create more jobs available to low income residents 4	Create more jobs available to low income residents 5

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* 9. Community Development Needs

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Senior centers	Senior centers 1	Senior centers 2	Senior centers 3	Senior centers 4	Senior centers 5
Youth centers	Youth centers 1	Youth centers 2	Youth centers 3	Youth centers 4	Youth centers 5
Centers for the disabled	Centers for the disabled 1	Centers for the disabled 2	Centers for the disabled 3	Centers for the disabled 4	Centers for the disabled 5
Homeless facilities (Transitional housing and emergency shelters)	Homeless facilities (Transitional housing and emergency shelters) 1	Homeless facilities (Transitional housing and emergency shelters) 2	Homeless facilities (Transitional housing and emergency shelters) 3	Homeless facilities (Transitional housing and emergency shelters) 4	Homeless facilities (Transitional housing and emergency shelters) 5
Facilities for persons with HIV/AIDS	Facilities for persons with HIV/AIDS 1	Facilities for persons with HIV/AIDS 2	Facilities for persons with HIV/AIDS 3	Facilities for persons with HIV/AIDS 4	Facilities for persons with HIV/AIDS 5
Health care facilities	Health care facilities 1	Health care facilities 2	Health care facilities 3	Health care facilities 4	Health care facilities 5
Mental health facilities	Mental health facilities 1	Mental health facilities 2	Mental health facilities 3	Mental health facilities 4	Mental health facilities 5
Fire stations	Fire stations 1	Fire stations 2	Fire stations 3	Fire stations 4	Fire stations 5
Libraries	Libraries 1	Libraries 2	Libraries 3	Libraries 4	Libraries 5
Park and recreational facilities	Park and recreational facilities 1	Park and recreational facilities 2	Park and recreational facilities 3	Park and recreational facilities 4	Park and recreational facilities 5
Facilities for abused, abandoned and neglected children	Facilities for abused, abandoned and neglected children 1	Facilities for abused, abandoned and neglected children 2	Facilities for abused, abandoned and neglected children 3	Facilities for abused, abandoned and neglected children 4	Facilities for abused, abandoned and neglected children 5
Educational facilities	Educational facilities 1	Educational facilities 2	Educational facilities 3	Educational facilities 4	Educational facilities 5
Police stations	Police stations 1	Police stations 2	Police stations 3	Police stations 4	Police stations 5
Child care centers	Child care centers 1	Child care centers 2	Child care centers 3	Child care centers 4	Child care centers 5
Parking facilities	Parking facilities 1	Parking facilities 2	Parking facilities 3	Parking facilities 4	Parking facilities 5

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Infrastructure and Neighborhood Improvements

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Water/sewer improvements	Water/sewer improvements 1	Water/sewer improvements 2	Water/sewer improvements 3	Water/sewer improvements 4	Water/sewer improvements 5
Street improvements	Street improvements 1	Street improvements 2	Street improvements 3	Street improvements 4	Street improvements 5
Storm water and drainage improvements	Storm water and drainage improvements 1	Storm water and drainage improvements 2	Storm water and drainage improvements 3	Storm water and drainage improvements 4	Storm water and drainage improvements 5
ADA accessibility to public facilities	ADA accessibility to public facilities 1	ADA accessibility to public facilities 2	ADA accessibility to public facilities 3	ADA accessibility to public facilities 4	ADA accessibility to public facilities 5
Sidewalk improvements	Sidewalk improvements 1	Sidewalk improvements 2	Sidewalk improvements 3	Sidewalk improvements 4	Sidewalk improvements 5
Lighting improvements	Lighting improvements 1	Lighting improvements 2	Lighting improvements 3	Lighting improvements 4	Lighting improvements 5
Landscaping improvements	Landscaping improvements 1	Landscaping improvements 2	Landscaping improvements 3	Landscaping improvements 4	Landscaping improvements 5
New or renovated playgrounds	New or renovated playgrounds 1	New or renovated playgrounds 2	New or renovated playgrounds 3	New or renovated playgrounds 4	New or renovated playgrounds 5

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Public Services

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Senior services	Senior services 1	Senior services 2	Senior services 3	Senior services 4	Senior services 5
Disability services	Disability services 1	Disability services 2	Disability services 3	Disability services 4	Disability services 5
Legal services	Legal services 1	Legal services 2	Legal services 3	Legal services 4	Legal services 5
Youth services	Youth services 1	Youth services 2	Youth services 3	Youth services 4	Youth services 5
Transportation services	Transportation services 1	Transportation services 2	Transportation services 3	Transportation services 4	Transportation services 5
Substance abuse services	Substance abuse services 1	Substance abuse services 2	Substance abuse services 3	Substance abuse services 4	Substance abuse services 5
Domestic violence services	Domestic violence services 1	Domestic violence services 2	Domestic violence services 3	Domestic violence services 4	Domestic violence services 5
Homeless services	Homeless services 1	Homeless services 2	Homeless services 3	Homeless services 4	Homeless services 5
Food banks	Food banks 1	Food banks 2	Food banks 3	Food banks 4	Food banks 5
Services for persons with HIV/AIDS	Services for persons with HIV/AIDS 1	Services for persons with HIV/AIDS 2	Services for persons with HIV/AIDS 3	Services for persons with HIV/AIDS 4	Services for persons with HIV/AIDS 5
Crime awareness/prevention services	Crime awareness/prevention services 1	Crime awareness/prevention services 2	Crime awareness/prevention services 3	Crime awareness/prevention services 4	Crime awareness/prevention services 5
Landlord/tenant counseling services	Landlord/tenant counseling services 1	Landlord/tenant counseling services 2	Landlord/tenant counseling services 3	Landlord/tenant counseling services 4	Landlord/tenant counseling services 5
Child care services	Child care services 1	Child care services 2	Child care services 3	Child care services 4	Child care services 5
Health services	Health services 1	Health services 2	Health services 3	Health services 4	Health services 5
Abused, abandoned and neglected children services	Abused, abandoned and neglected children services 1	Abused, abandoned and neglected children services 2	Abused, abandoned and neglected children services 3	Abused, abandoned and neglected children services 4	Abused, abandoned and neglected children services 5
Mental health services	Mental health services 1	Mental health services 2	Mental health services 3	Mental health services 4	Mental health services 5
Lead-based paint/lead hazards screenings	Lead-based paint/lead hazards screenings 1	Lead-based paint/lead hazards screenings 2	Lead-based paint/lead hazards screenings 3	Lead-based paint/lead hazards screenings 4	Lead-based paint/lead hazards screenings 5
Housing counseling	Housing counseling 1	Housing counseling 2	Housing counseling 3	Housing counseling 4	Housing counseling 5
Neighborhood clean-ups (trash, graffiti, etc.)	Neighborhood clean-ups (trash, graffiti, etc.) 1	Neighborhood clean-ups (trash, graffiti, etc.) 2	Neighborhood clean-ups (trash, graffiti, etc.) 3	Neighborhood clean-ups (trash, graffiti, etc.) 4	Neighborhood clean-ups (trash, graffiti, etc.) 5

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Economic Development

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Financial assistance for low income residents for business expansion and job creation	Financial assistance for low income residents for business expansion and job creation 1	Financial assistance for low income residents for business expansion and job creation 2	Financial assistance for low income residents for business expansion and job creation 3	Financial assistance for low income residents for business expansion and job creation 4	Financial assistance for low income residents for business expansion and job creation 5
Public improvements to commercial/industrial sites	Public improvements to commercial/industrial sites 1	Public improvements to commercial/industrial sites 2	Public improvements to commercial/industrial sites 3	Public improvements to commercial/industrial sites 4	Public improvements to commercial/industrial sites 5
Financial assistance to low income individuals to create a small business	Financial assistance to low income individuals to create a small business 1	Financial assistance to low income individuals to create a small business 2	Financial assistance to low income individuals to create a small business 3	Financial assistance to low income individuals to create a small business 4	Financial assistance to low income individuals to create a small business 5
Store front improvements in low income neighborhoods	Store front improvements in low income neighborhoods 1	Store front improvements in low income neighborhoods 2	Store front improvements in low income neighborhoods 3	Store front improvements in low income neighborhoods 4	Store front improvements in low income neighborhoods 5

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Housing

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Owner occupied housing rehabilitation	Owner occupied housing rehabilitation 1	Owner occupied housing rehabilitation 2	Owner occupied housing rehabilitation 3	Owner occupied housing rehabilitation 4	Owner occupied housing rehabilitation 5
Homeownership assistance	Homeownership assistance 1	Homeownership assistance 2	Homeownership assistance 3	Homeownership assistance 4	Homeownership assistance 5
Increase affordable rental housing inventory	Increase affordable rental housing inventory 1	Increase affordable rental housing inventory 2	Increase affordable rental housing inventory 3	Increase affordable rental housing inventory 4	Increase affordable rental housing inventory 5
Rental assistance	Rental assistance 1	Rental assistance 2	Rental assistance 3	Rental assistance 4	Rental assistance 5
Code enforcement activities in low income neighborhoods	Code enforcement activities in low income neighborhoods 1	Code enforcement activities in low income neighborhoods 2	Code enforcement activities in low income neighborhoods 3	Code enforcement activities in low income neighborhoods 4	Code enforcement activities in low income neighborhoods 5
Substance abuse services	Substance abuse services 1	Substance abuse services 2	Substance abuse services 3	Substance abuse services 4	Substance abuse services 5
Rental housing rehabilitation	Rental housing rehabilitation 1	Rental housing rehabilitation 2	Rental housing rehabilitation 3	Rental housing rehabilitation 4	Rental housing rehabilitation 5
Fair housing outreach and testing	Fair housing outreach and testing 1	Fair housing outreach and testing 2	Fair housing outreach and testing 3	Fair housing outreach and testing 4	Fair housing outreach and testing 5
Housing accessibility improvements	Housing accessibility improvements 1	Housing accessibility improvements 2	Housing accessibility improvements 3	Housing accessibility improvements 4	Housing accessibility improvements 5
Energy efficiency and sustainability improvements	Energy efficiency and sustainability improvements 1	Energy efficiency and sustainability improvements 2	Energy efficiency and sustainability improvements 3	Energy efficiency and sustainability improvements 4	Energy efficiency and sustainability improvements 5
Permanent housing for homeless	Permanent housing for homeless 1	Permanent housing for homeless 2	Permanent housing for homeless 3	Permanent housing for homeless 4	Permanent housing for homeless 5
Housing for other special needs (such as elder and persons with disabilities)	Housing for other special needs (such as elder and persons with disabilities) 1	Housing for other special needs (such as elder and persons with disabilities) 2	Housing for other special needs (such as elder and persons with disabilities) 3	Housing for other special needs (such as elder and persons with disabilities) 4	Housing for other special needs (such as elder and persons with disabilities) 5

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Are you familiar with housing related or social services provided by your community?

Yes

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* 15. Do you perceive economic development/job creation to be a critical issue in the Town/City?

Yes

Unsure/Not Applicable

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* 16. What information have you seen/heard regarding fair housing programs, laws, or enforcement within your community?

Fair housing handbook.

Fair housing flyers or pamphlets.

Fair housing public services announcement on the radio

Fair housing public services announcement on the television.

Fair housing information at a public event.

Fair housing information on the Town or City website.

Links on the Town or City website to other fair housing agencies

None

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Describe your household (Check all that apply)

Single person

Small household (2-4 people)

Large household (more than 4 people)

Single parent

Household with children under 6 years of age

Elderly household

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* 18. What is your race? (If you are multi-racial, please check all that apply) (¿Cuál es su raza? Si es usted multiracial, por favor marque todas las razas que se aplican a usted.)

American Indian or Alaska Native (Indio Americano o Nativo Alaska)

Asian (Asiático)

Black or African American (Afroamericano)

Pacific Islander (De las islas del pacific)

White (Caucásico)

Native American (Nativo Americano)

Native Hawaiian or other (Hawaiano native u otro)

N/A (No aplica)

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* 1. Please indicate the ZIP Code of your residence:

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* 2. Please indicate the ZIP Code of your place of employment:

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* 3. Do you own or rent your residence?

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* 4. Are you satisfied with your current living situation? If no, what is the primary reason you are not?

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* 5. What are the most important considerations to you in choosing a place to live?

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* 6. Do you feel safe in your immediate neighborhood?

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* 7. Do you think abandoned or foreclosed properties are a critical issue in the city/town?

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* 9. Community Development Needs(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

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* 10. Infrastructure and Neighborhood Improvements(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

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* 11. Public Services(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

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* 12. Economic Development(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

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* 13. Housing(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

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* 14. Are you familiar with housing related or social services provided by your community?

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* 15. Do you perceive economic development/job creation to be a critical issue in the Town/City?

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* 16. What information have you seen/heard regarding fair housing programs, laws, or enforcement within your community?

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* 17. Describe your household (Check all that apply)

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* 18. What is your race? (If you are multi-racial, please check all that apply) (¿Cuál es su raza? Si es usted multiracial, por favor marque todas las razas que se aplican a usted.)

* 9. Community Development Needs

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

* 10. Infrastructure and Neighborhood Improvements

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

* 11. Public Services

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

* 12. Economic Development

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)

* 13. Housing

(Select a number between 1 and 5 for each area below. A rating of 1 indicates very little need, while a rating of 5 indicates a critical, top priority need.)