Galveston, Missouri City, Pasadena and Harris County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing Resident Survey The cities of Galveston, Missouri City, Pasadena and Harris County with the Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) and the Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) are conducting a study to better understand residents’ housing decisions and their experiences living, working or going to school in the region. This survey is an important part of that research. It is not associated with a ballot Your responses are completely confidential and will only be reported in combination with other responses. If you prefer, this survey can be taken online at: If you require a reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in the survey, please contact Jen Garner: or 800-748-3222 ext. 236. An example of a reasonable accommodation would be taking the survey by phone. Current Housing To ensure that we are including residents from across the region, please provide the following information about where you live. In what city or town do you live? Baytown Bellaire Bunker Hill Village Deer Park El Lago Friendswood Galena Park Galveston Hedwig Village Hilshire Village Houston Humble Hunters Village Jacinto City Jersey Village Katy La League City Missouri City Morgan's Point Nassau Bay Pasadena Pearland Piney Point Village Seabrook Shoreacres South Houston Southside Place Spring Valley Village Stafford Taylor Lake Village Tomball Waller Webster West University Place I live in an unincorporated area in Harris County I live in an unincorporated area in Galveston County I live in a community not listed (please specify) ________________ I do not live in Galveston, Missouri City, Pasadena or Harris County. I live in (please specify) ___________ _____________________________ Which of the following best describes your current housing situation? Homeowner Renter
Staying with friends or family (not on lease or property title) Staying in a shelter or transitional housing Staying in a motel/hotel I am without shelter, experiencing homelessness Other (please specify) _______________________________________________________________ On a scale from 0 to 9, where 0 is “Extremely Unsatisfied” and 9 is “Extremely Satisfied,” how satisfied are you with your housing situation? Extremely Unsatisfied Extremely Satisfied 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3b. If you are unsatisfied with your housing situation (rating of 0-4), why are you unsatisfied? Select all that apply. Home/apartment repairs that I can’t afford Landlord won’t make repairs Property value fell Foreclosure concerns Threatened by or experiencing eviction Bad/rude/loud neighbors Crime in neighborhood Poor/low school quality Inadequate access to public transit/bus Not enough job opportunities in the area Too much street/highway noise Too much traffic Don’t like the neighborhood Inadequate access to health care/medical facilities Inadequate access to grocery store/food store Rent is too high Unaffordable due to taxes or utility costs Housing unit is crowded/too many people Homeless/can’t find a place to live Too close to industrial uses/landfill/other environmental hazards Inadequate sidewalks, street lights, drainage, or infrastructure Other (please specify) _______________________ _________________________________________ What are the factors that were most important to you in choosing your current home or apartment in your community? Select the three (3) most important. Cost/I could afford it Close to bus/transit stops Close to services Close to work/job opportunities Close to parks and open space Close to restaurants/ entertainment/shopping to family/friends