Community Needs Assessment for North Philadelphia Pennsylvania

3. To what extent are organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and other non-profit
builders active in the low-income community? SCALE 1-10
4. To what extent are you able to stay in the same dwelling from year to year (e.g.,
you are not forced to move every year due to rising rental costs)? SCALE 1-10
5. To what extent do you feel you would lose your housing if you were
unexpectedly unemployed? SCALE 1-10
6. To what extent do you feel you could purchase a home in your community? SCALE 1-10
7. To what extent do you feel you have options in terms of the price you pay to live
within you community? SCALE 1-10
8. If you needed to find temporary shelter, to what extent would you be able to find
someplace within your community? SCALE 1-10
9. To what extent do you feel there is assistance available in your community for
landlord/tenant disputes? SCALE 1-10
MIS Questions:
1. Do you have any of the following housing problems? (Listing)
2. Does your home have the appropriate number of bedrooms?
3. Monthly amount your family pays for housing
4. Does your family receive subsidized housing?
5. Would you be interested in owning your own home?
6. Has your home been weatherized?
7. What is your primary heat source?
8. What is the average cost of heat per month?
9. If you are homeless, please check all that apply to you (listing)
Potential Partners
City building officials, city planning and zoning officials
County Assessor
Local Community Development Departments
Local Office of Rural Development (USDA)
Local Realtors
Related Plans
Regional Planning Commission plans
Governor’s Council to End Homelessness Report
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