Thinking Tiny Homes

Think Tiny Homes Northumberland (TTHN)

TTHN is working with Habitat for Humanity Northumberland to establish tiny homes in our community as an alternative in the affordable housing market. Your opinions expressed in the survey will help the committee work towards a viable blueprint for not only our initial project but to advocate for future developments and change the landscape for affordable housing.

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* 1. What is your interest in tiny homes? Choose all that apply. If wanting follow up from the committee, use comment field to add your contact info.

Living in one within the next two years.

They are part of my future housing plans beyond two years.

If not part of your future, would you support tiny homes in your community?

I have land that I would love see developed for a tiny house micro village.

I would build a tiny home as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on my property

I have vacant land and would like to explore the possibility of building a tiny home.

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* 2. What is the primary reason you would consider living in a tiny home?

Affordability

Downsizing

Good for the environment

Retirement

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many people would live in your tiny home?

5 or more

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* 4. Where do you want your tiny home? Choose all that apply.

In a "village" of tiny homes that is move-in ready

In an urban location close to amenities

On its own lot where I can build it myself or to a design of my choosing

As an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), defined as a small home built on a property upon which a main family unit exists

In a rural location

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What type of build would you prefer?

Built on a permanent foundation with hook up to municipal services

Built on a permanent foundation and off grid

Built on wheels so I can move it to another location

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* 6. Tiny homes can very in size. What is your ideal square footage?

300 to 399 sq. ft.

400 to 499 sq. ft.

500 to 599 sq. ft.

600 to 699 sq. ft.

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* 7. The basic tiny home will include kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, heat and electricity. What other amenities are preferable? Choose all that apply.

Common outdoor space

An extra room (2nd bedroom/study)

All on one level

Laundry

Alternative energy source (i.e., solar panels)

Wheelchair access

Parking space

Storage

Multi use common space (room that serves more than one purpose)

Grey water system

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you currently own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

I do not have a home of my own and have no interest in ownership

I do not have a home of my own but would like to

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* 9. What is your current employment status?

Employed full time

Employed part time

Student

Retired

Unable to work

Unemployed

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* 10. What is your yearly household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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