Please take a few minutes to complete the questions below. 

Housing and Community Development Needs

1. The three (3) priorities below have been identified as potential goals in the City's 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan process. Please rank the priorities from 1 to 3, where 1 is the highest community priority and 3 is the lowest community priority.

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2. Are there any other priorities you think the City should consider?

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3. What do you think are the top three (3) issues Raleigh is experiencing related to affordable housing? Select top three (3) issues

Not enough housing options for people earning 30% of the area median income or less ($30,600 for a 3-person household)
57%
Homelessness
48%
Housing that is affordable is located far from retail and employment centers, and requires a long commute and/or the use of a private vehicle
46%
Not enough housing options for people earning 60-80% of the area median income ($61,200-$81,600 for a 3-person household)
41%
Not enough housing available at different price points
39%
Not enough homes available to rent within city limits
16%
Not enough homes available to buy within city limits
14%
Not enough housing types to choose from
12%
Homeownership expenses such as repairs and utilities are too high
12%
Closed to responses | 508 Responses

For questions 4 thru 6, choose the top three (3) needs in your community.

4. Choose up to three (3) of the most critical Affordable Housing needs in your community.

Creation of affordable rental housing
65%
Creation of affordable housing for homebuyers
57%
Down payment/closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers
37%
Home improvement programs for low-income homeowners
35%
Rental Assistance
31%
Fair Housing services (e.g. assistance to individuals experiencing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, or disability)
29%
Accessibility improvements for people with disabilities
20%
Other
6%
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5. Choose up to three (3) of the most critical Homeless Service needs in your community.

Homelessness Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit - Programs that provide temporary financial assistance, rental subsidies, or supportive services to prevent individuals and families at-risk of becoming homeless
72%
Permanent Supportive Housing - Housing combined with wrap-around health and social services
67%
Rapid Rehousing - Short- or medium-term rental assistance, connection to housing, and voluntary services for those experiencing homelessness
51%
Homelessness Management Services - Street outreach to people experiencing homelessness, service connections, day centers, and overnight shelters
45%
Housing Navigation - Connecting individuals and families at-risk of or experiencing homelessness to housing
40%
Other
4%
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6. Choose up to three (3) of the most critical Supportive Services needs in your community.

Mental and behavioral health services
69%
Childcare services
43%
Services for persons struggling with substance use
31%
Healthcare/medical clinic facilities
27%
Job training
26%
Community legal services (i.e. free legal services)
22%
Youth activities
20%
Services for persons with disabilities
16%
Senior activities
14%
Domestic violence services
11%
Veterans' services
9%
Other
3%
Closed to responses | 485 Responses

7. What is something that you would like to know more about concerning housing in Raleigh?

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Additional Information

8. Are you aware of any of the following Community and Small Business Development programs the City offers? Select all that apply

Emergency Shelter Support
52%
Homeless Services Support
45%
Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance
41%
Non-Profit Organization Support
39%
Small Business Support
35%
Neighborhood Revitalization/Housing Redevelopment
34%
Homebuyer Counseling
34%
Affordable Rental Development
28%
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation
27%
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9. Please check any additional feedback opportunities you would be interested in participating in as part of the plan development process:

Virtual Public Meetings
77%
In-person Public Meetings
48%
In-person and Virtual Office Hours
35%
Other
3%
Closed to responses | 351 Responses

13. Do you live or are you interested in living in one of the following housing types? Select all that apply

Single-family detached home
79%
Townhouse
31%
Multifamily apartment or condo
26%
Two-family attached home (duplex)
19%
Accessory dwelling unit
13%
Closed to responses | 432 Responses

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Thank you for your input!