The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is concerned about lack of housing options for all people in our community.
Housing has become more expensive and those who are on fixed incomes or who are working but receive modest pay are having a difficult time finding and keeping their housing. Seniors who wish to “downsize” and move to a smaller, affordable home cannot find a place to live. Young families are struggling to pay rent or gather enough of a downpayment to purchase a home.
As Chatham-Kent continues to grow and more people chose to move here, the municipality needs to understand, through your experience and data what our citizens are experiencing and what ideas you have to “unlock” this growing problem.
The first step in this process is the completion of a Housing Needs Assessment that looks at housing experiences and needs of all residents across the housing continuum in our community. This is not just about those requiring housing in one segment of the continuum – it includes everything up to and including home ownership.
Once the Housing Needs Assessment is complete, Chatham-Kent will have the data and information that it requires to develop a strategy and policies that will be used to create future housing programs, whether it be for future homeowners, renters or those just looking for help staying in their home. Our conversation with the community will be ongoing and we will be looking for future feedback on our strategic directions forward.
This confidential Housing Needs Assessment survey asks several key questions about your current housing experience and is part of the overall data gathering exercise that will help Chatham-Kent move forward to the Housing Strategy stage. A report outlining the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment will be presented to council in mid-March 2025.
Please take a moment to complete the survey by January 26, 2025.
Your help and honest feedback are appreciated. Rest assured, your information is anonymous and will remain confidential. The results will be posted after the survey is complete.
Thank you!
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is concerned about lack of housing options for all people in our community.
Housing has become more expensive and those who are on fixed incomes or who are working but receive modest pay are having a difficult time finding and keeping their housing. Seniors who wish to “downsize” and move to a smaller, affordable home cannot find a place to live. Young families are struggling to pay rent or gather enough of a downpayment to purchase a home.
As Chatham-Kent continues to grow and more people chose to move here, the municipality needs to understand, through your experience and data what our citizens are experiencing and what ideas you have to “unlock” this growing problem.
The first step in this process is the completion of a Housing Needs Assessment that looks at housing experiences and needs of all residents across the housing continuum in our community. This is not just about those requiring housing in one segment of the continuum – it includes everything up to and including home ownership.
Once the Housing Needs Assessment is complete, Chatham-Kent will have the data and information that it requires to develop a strategy and policies that will be used to create future housing programs, whether it be for future homeowners, renters or those just looking for help staying in their home. Our conversation with the community will be ongoing and we will be looking for future feedback on our strategic directions forward.
This confidential Housing Needs Assessment survey asks several key questions about your current housing experience and is part of the overall data gathering exercise that will help Chatham-Kent move forward to the Housing Strategy stage. A report outlining the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment will be presented to council in mid-March 2025.
Please take a moment to complete the survey by January 26, 2025.
Your help and honest feedback are appreciated. Rest assured, your information is anonymous and will remain confidential. The results will be posted after the survey is complete.
Welcome to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Housing Needs Assessment Survey. Your input is vital to understanding the housing situation and challenges faced by residents in Chatham-Kent. The information gathered will guide future housing policies and initiatives to improve housing affordability, availability, quality, and overall living conditions across the municipality.
This survey is anonymous, and your responses will remain confidential. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Thank you for contributing to this important effort to make Chatham-Kent a better place for everyone.
