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Resident Relocation Survey

Resident Relocation Survey. Conducted by NORC University of Chicago Funded by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Resident Relocation Survey. Methodology Demographics Services Knowledge of Leaseholder Housing Choice. Survey Design. Census of Phase II Leaseholders .

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Resident Relocation Survey

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  1. Resident Relocation Survey Conducted by NORC University of Chicago Funded by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  2. Resident Relocation Survey • Methodology • Demographics • Services • Knowledge of Leaseholder • Housing Choice NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  3. Survey Design • Census of Phase II Leaseholders NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  4. Population • ABLA 120 • Bridgeport Homes 110 • Cabrini 49 • Ickes Extension 110 • Lowden 107 • Robert Taylor Homes 199 • Rockwell Gardens 143 • Stateway Gardens 129 • Washington Park 70 • Wells Homes 43 • Total 1080 NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  5. Data Collection • October 9 – December 31, 2002 • $10.00 incentive • Interviewers worked in teams NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  6. Response Rate • ABLA 86 • Cabrini 94 • Ickes Extension 88 • Robert Taylor Homes 84 • Stateway Gardens 85 • Washington Park 82 • Wells Homes 91 • Bridgeport Homes 91 • Lowden 89 • Rockwell Gardens 99 • Total Both Years 89 NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  7. Demographics (1) SEX, RACE, and ETHNICITY 90% Female 93% African American 96% Non-Hispanic NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  8. Demographics (2) 61% never married 69% age 18 – 49 67% children in household 63% income < 8,000 NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  9. Services • 71% Attended the Good Neighbor Clinic • 92% Found GNC Helpful • 66% Contact with the Service Connector • 85% Said Service Connector Helpful NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  10. Knowledge of Leaseholders • 84 – 92% Housing choice questions • 52 – 90% 90-day notice • 86% Lease compliance • 60% Relocation Coach NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  11. Housing Choice NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  12. Top 3 Reasons to Move from Public Housing 59% To get away from drugs and gangs 53% To get away from crime and violence 29% Get a bigger or better apartment (multiple choice question) NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  13. Top 3 Reasons to Stay in Public Housing 62% Long term resident 33% Stay near transportation 27% Stay near family and friends (multiple choice question) NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  14. Chose Rehabilitated Public Housing NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  15. Saw Unit Before Moving 69% of those who had already moved saw their unit or another unit in the development before moving in. • Leaseholders with children: 73% • Leaseholders age 65 or older: 60% NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  16. Reason for Not Seeing Unit Before Moving 56% said they were not given the opportunity 11% said they did not ask to see the unit 11% said they did not have time NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  17. Chose Section 8 / HCV NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  18. Top 10 Barriers to Using a Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Leaseholders who reported either a big problem or some problem with the following barriers: 64% Finding a place you like 49% Finding a place that will pass Section 8/Housing Choice inspection 42% Not having access to transportation for apartment hunting 40% Finding a place with enough bedrooms 39% Finding landlords that will accept Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  19. Top 10 Barriers to Using a Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Leaseholders who reported a problem with the following barriers (continued): 38% Discrimination because you are coming from CHA public housing 30% Knowing how to look for a new apartment 29% Having a disability or other physical problem that makes it hard to search 27% Landlords who do not want to rent to families with children 26% Taking time off from work to look for an apartment NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  20. Overall Ease or Difficulty • 50.0% - Very or somewhat easy • 19.2% - Neither easy nor difficult • 30.8% - Very or somewhat difficult NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  21. Difficult Aspects of Relocation • Process confusing • Not enough time • Packing and moving process • Finding a suitable apartment • Getting enough help NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

  22. Leaseholders indicated that the informational services provided by the CHA were helpful • Not all leaseholders were adequately served by the relocation process • NORC will interview Phase II Leaseholders in 2003 and 2004 • Phase III and Phase IV Leaseholders will also be interviewed NORC A National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago

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