AHS New Orleans Metropolitan Sample

Data Collection for the 2009 American Housing Survey (AHS) New Orleans Metropolitan Sample Special Study

AHS09_Items_Booklet_08122008

AHS New Orleans Metropolitan Sample

OMB: 2528-0257

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2009 American Housing Survey
Computer Assisted Instrument Items Booklet
Provided are the questions and answer choices read to the respondent. Field Representative
instructions and answer choices marked without being asked are not included.

Table Of Contents – Modules By Instrument Sequence Order
Instrument
Order
1

Name

Abbreviation

Page

Front

FRONT

Listing and Update

UPDT

Housing Unit

Noninterview

NOINT

Demographics

DEMOS

Inventory

INV

Equipment

EQP

Breakdown/Problems

BRKDN

Home Improvements and Repairs

HMR

Neighborhood Quality

NHQ

125

Recent Movers

RMOV

133

Journey To Work

JTW

142

Real Estate Transaction

RET

144

Mortgage

MORT

153

Taxes and Fees

TXFEES

163

Renter Subsidies

SUBRENT

169

Utilities And Lodgers

UTILOD

171

Income

INC

180

Ratio Verification

RVER

188

Ratings

RATING

191

Manager

MGER

191

Non-Relative Income Plus

NRIPLUS

194

Observation

OBR

197

204

Back

BACK

204

Frequently Asked Questions

Q&A

211

DATE

STARTTIM

PERSINT

SDESIG

ISTATUS

REPLHH

STARTCP
CENSUS CAPI SYSTEM
AMERICAN HOUSING SURVEY - ^YEAR INSTRUMENT
CASE STATUS: ^MSTATUS
DATE: ^DATEFILL
1.
2.
3.
4.

TIME: ^TIMEFILL

Telephone Interview
Personal Interview
Ready to transmit case - no more followup
Quit: Do not attempt now

SHOWROSCP
STATUS OF HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION
HH R

LN NAME

SEX

REL

AGE MAR

LPR

^HH ^RESP ^LN ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^AGE ^MARSTAT
^PAR

Enter 1 to continue

NEEDPV
This case requires a personal visit UNLESS this is a last resort
^UNLESS

1.
2.

Enter 1 to continue
Enter 2 to quit if not last resort

DIALCP
Dial Number ^PHONEFILL

^ext

^HO

^RESIDENT: ^RESPONDENT
ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

TIME: ^TIMEFILL

Someone answers
No contact/Answering machine
Recorded message announcing new telephone number
Telephone disconnected
Not attempted now

AREA

PREFIX

SUFFIX

EXTN

NWCPAR
What is your new telephone number?
^Old ^I_PHONEFILL

^I_ext

Enter area code
NWCPNUM
(What is your NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER?)
^Old ^I_PHONEFILL

^I_ext

Enter phone number
NWCPEXT
(What is your NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER?)
^Old ^I_PHONEFILL

^I_ext

Enter extension

NWCPHO
Is this a home, office, cell or other type of number?
^Old ^I_PHONEFILL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

^I_ext

Home
Office
Cell
Beeper, Pager, Answering Service
Public Pay Phone
Toll Free
Other
Fax

DIALNEW
Enter 1 to continue
1.

Enter 1 to continue

HELLOCP
Hello, I'm ...... from the U. S. Census Bureau.
May I speak to ^RESPONDENT?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

This is correct person
Correct person called to phone
Person not home now or not available now
Person unknown at this number
Person no longer lives there (includes deceased).
Noninterview
Replacement HH - Entire household moved out

RTNUMCP
Is household available?
R LN
NAME
^RESP ^LN ^NAMEFILL
1.
2.
3.
4.

AGE
^AGE

Yes, person you are speaking with or someone available now
Yes, but people NOT home or NOT available now
No, all persons have moved since last interview
Refused

HELPRTCP

Perhaps you can help me.
I would like to speak to a member of this household who
usually lives there, is at least 16 years old, and is knowledgeable
about the characteristics of the house you live in.
Would you or someone else there now qualify?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PVCB
We are taking a survey of housing in the United States. I need to
make a personal visit to complete the interview.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

GENINTRO
We are taking a survey of housing in the United States.
I have some questions I would like to ask you.
Did your household receive our letter?
Identify yourself - if personal, show id.
If household did not receive the letter, provide
a copy and allow time to read.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

INTROPT
I'm contacting you to complete the American Housing Survey!
^CbInstr
^CbReas
^CbInfo
1.

Enter 1 to continue

INTROB
Is ^CALLBACK respondent ready to complete the interview?
Enter 1 to continue with a Regular/Occupied interview
Enter 3 to complete a Vacant interview
Enter 4 to complete a Noninterview

1.
2.

Continue interview
Inconvenient time; callback needed

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Vacant
Noninterview
URE interview
Reluctant respondent; hold for refusal followup
Other outcome or problem
Wrong address (wrong case selected)

VERADD
I have ^your_the_that address listed as:
^ADDRESSFILL
Is that ^your_the_that correct address?
1.
2.
3.

Yes, address is EXACTLY CORRECT as listed
Address is MOSTLY CORRECT, but needs some minor changes
INCORRECT ADDRESS

NWADDST1
What is your NEW ADDRESS?
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the house number
NWADDST2
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the house number suffix
NWADDST3
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the street name

NWADDST4
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the unit designation
NWADDST5

(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the non-city style address

NWADDST6
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the GQ unit description

NWADDPHY
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the physical description

NWADDCT
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the city
NWADDST
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the state
NWADDZP5
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the five digit zip code
NWADDZP4
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the four digit zip code extension

NWADDBN
(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
OLD ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL
Enter the building name
MFLAG

MAILADDR

MAILADD1
Is this also ^your_the mailing address?
ADDRESS: ^ADDRESSFILL2
1.
2.

Yes
No

MAILADD2
I have ^your_the mailing address as:
^MADDRESSFILL
Is that correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NWMLST1
What is ^your_the ^new mailing address?
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the house number
NWMLST2
(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the house number suffix
NWMLST3

(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the street name

NWMLST4
(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the unit designation
NWMLST5
(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the non-city style address
NWMLST6
(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the GQ unit description

NWMLCT
(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the city
NWMLST
(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the state
NWMLZP5
(What is ^your_the ^NEW MAILING ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the five digit zip code
NWMLZP4

(What is your NEW ADDRESS?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the four digit zip code extension
NONTYPE
What type of Noninterview do you have?
1.
2.
3.

Type A
Type B
Type C

EXITHANKCP
Thank you for your time.
END OF INTERVIEW

Enter 1 to continue

LISCH
We are interested in any changes that may have taken place in
^your_the_that apartment since ^I_INTDATE. Has any construction or
other change been done to this apartment that has altered the
size of the apartment since our previous interview on
^I_INTDATE?

1.
2.

Yes
No

APTSP
Did ^your_the_that apartment split so there are now more apartments
in the same space?
1.
2.

Yes
No

APTCM
Did ^your_the_that apartment combine with another apartment so
^you_it now ^have_has more space?
1.
2.

Yes
No

APTAD
Was space added to ^your_the_that apartment by building an addition
or converting nonresidential areas of the building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

APTCHSP
Describe the type of change that occurred.
REPLHU

MHGONE

STYPE

HTYPE
Is ^address_unit a house, an apartment, a manufactured/mobile home,
or some other type of residence?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

House
Apartment, flat
Manufactured/mobile home with NO permanent room added
Manufactured/mobile home WITH one or more permanent rooms added
HU in nontransient hotel, motel, etc
HU, permanent in transient hotel, motel
HU in rooming house or boarding house
Boat or recreational vehicle
Tent, cave, or railroad car
HU not specified above, specify
Unoccupied site for manufactured/mobile home, trailer, or tent
Group Quarters

HTYPESP
Specify other type of home
BACEN
Was this structure built before April of 2000?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HU2DIS
Do not interview, at the next screen, mark this unit a Type C-40, Unit Already
Had Chance of Selection.

Enter 1 to continue

OTBUP
Are there any other living quarters, either occupied or vacant, at this
address?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ISTYPE
If not obvious ask...
^AreYour_IsThat living quarters in a
Read all categories

1.
2.
3.
4.

Manufactured/Mobile home?
One-unit building, detached from any other building?
One-unit building, attached to one or more buildings?
Building with two or more apartments?

MHWIDE
Is the mobile home a single-wide, double-wide, or triple-wide unit?
1.
2.
3.

Single-wide
Double-wide
Triple-wide

NUNITS

NUNITSV
Last time we recorded ^I_NUNITS apartments in the ^mobile_building.
Is this number still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUNITS1
How many apartments are in the ^mobile_building?
Enter 998 if 998 or more
NUNITS2

Including both occupied and vacant units, what is your best guess,
please?
Enter 998 if 998 or more
SHARAT
Does ^that_your ^HTYPEFILL share an attic or basement with the
^HTYPEFILL next door?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUNITS3
How many ^house_apt including ^this_your share the attic or
basement?
Enter 998 if 998 or more
SHARFR
Does ^that_your ^HTYPEFILL share a furnace or boiler with the
^HTYPEFILL next door?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUNITS4
How many ^house_apt including ^this_your share the furnace or
boiler?
Enter 998 if 998 or more
REUAD
Enter the reason this unit was created.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

New Construction
Manufactured/Mobile home moved in
House moved in
Building relisted due to structural changes
Unit created when original living quarters split into more units
Unit created when original quarters merged to fewer units
Conversion of nonresidential unit
Other, specify
Office use only

REUADSPC
Other reason unit was created
REUADRO
Did you call the Regional Office?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ACCESS
Does ^unit ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME ^UNITDES have direct access
either from the outside or through a common hall?
1.
2.

Yes, direct access
No, through another unit

NEEDC
Do you need to Type C this unit?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TENURE
Is this ^HTYPEFILL
Read categories until a "yes" reply is received
1.
2.
3.

Owned or being bought by someone in your household?
Rented?
Occupied without payment of rent?

SAMEDU
(Is this the same ^quarters_house that was at this address last enumeration
period?)
Ask at Manufactured/Mobile Homes and at structures that may have
changed, else enter without asking.
1.
2.

Yes
No

HUHIS
What happened to the old ^I_HTYPEFILL?
For Mobile Homes, if the respondent does not know, ask owner of MH Park.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Moved
Demolished
Lost to disaster (fire, tornado, etc.)
Wrong unit visited last enumeration period
Converted to storage, garage or office
Other, specify

HUHISSP
Specify other reason unit is gone
HU_END

ADDCNT

TOTSPAWN

TALN

TABX_NO
You cannot create extra units from this case.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

TABX_INTRO
Warning
You are about to begin asking questions about one or more additional living
arrangements at this location to determine if they qualify as Extra Units!!
If you have accidentally reached this screen, press the "Up Arrow" to back up
to a previous screen and correct an earlier entry.
To begin collecting information for additional living arrangements at this
location, enter (1) to continue.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

TABXHNO
What is the exact address of this other living quarters?
Enter House Number
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXSUF

Enter House Number Suffix
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXSTNA
Enter Street Name
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXUDES
Enter Unit Designation
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXNCTA
Enter Non-city Style Address
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXPHYS
Enter Physical Description
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXPO
Enter City
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXST

Enter State
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXZIP
Enter Zip Code
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXZP4
Enter Zip Code Extension
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXBLDG
Enter Building Name
Press ENTER if no change needed
Current Address:
^XADDRESSFILL
TABXOTHL
Are there any other living quarters, either occupied or
vacant at this address?
^XADDRESSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXH2
Is this address already listed on your listing sheet?
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXH4

Are the additional living quarters in the same structure
as the sample unit?
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXH4b
Are the additional living quarters within the basic address
of the original sample unit?
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXH4c
Are the additional living quarters within the same structure
and within the same space as the sample unit?
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXH5
Are the additional living quarters in a group quarters?
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXH6
Do the occupants or intended occupants of the additional
living quarters live separately from all other persons
on the property?
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXH7
Do the occupants or intended occupants of the additional
living quarters have direct access from the outside or
through a common hall?
^XTRADDRESSFILL

1.
2.

Yes
No

TABXSPAWN
This other living quarters IS an Extra unit.
Do not include members of this unit as members
of the current unit.
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.

Enter 1 to continue

TABXNEXT
This is not an Extra unit.
^XTRADDRESSFILL
1.

Enter 1 to continue

REMIND
Interview the parent.
After interviewing the parent unit, you will receive
instructions on what to do with the extra unit(s).
You have identified ^TOTSPAWN extra unit(s).

Enter 1 to continue

CALLRO
More than 26 extra units have been identified for this listed address.
1. Interview the parent unit
2. Call your regional office.
3. Tell your supervisor that you have more than 26 extra units for this
address.

Enter 1 to continue

NOINT

TYPEABCM
^Just_What type of Noninterview do you have?

1.
2.
3.
4.

TYPE A
TYPE B
TYPE C
MISTAKE - Do not want to code to noninterview

NOINTA
Enter Type A Noninterview Reason
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

No one home
Temporarily absent
Refused
Unable to locate
Language problem
Other, occupied

NOINTASP
Specify other Type A reason
SUREA
Are you sure this case is a Type A noninterview?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TYPEAOC
Ask if not apparent
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained
What is the occupancy status for this Type A Noninterview?
1.
2.

Occupied as a usual residence by at least one person
All occupants have a usual residence elsewhere

NOINTB
Enter Type B Noninterview Reason
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Permit granted, construction not started
Under construction, not ready
Permanent or temporary business or commercial storage
Unoccupied site for manufactured/mobile home or tent
OTHER unit including nonstaff, or converted to institutional unit
Occupancy prohibited
Interior exposed to the elements
Type B, not classified above, specify

PEDISSUE

TYPE B-10
PERMIT GRANTED-CONSTRUCTION NOT STARTED
Enter date permit issued mm/dd/yyyy
PENUN
Enter expected number of units
Enter 9999 if 9,999 or more
UCAO
TYPE B-11
UNDER CONSTRUCTION-NOT READY
Enter the code that best describes the situation
1.
2.

New construction of entire structure
Renovation or addition to an existing structure

UCWDF
Are all exterior windows and doors and the usable floors in place?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BCSCS
TYPE B-12
PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL STORAGE
Enter what best describes the current use of the unit.
1.
2.
3.

Commercial; specify type of business
School
Storage

BCSCSSP
Specify type of business
BCSST
What kind of articles are being stored?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Personal household furniture only
Commercial storage
Farm equipment or crops
Other; specify

BCSSTSP
Specify other stored

USMHP
TYPE B-13
UNOCCUPIED SITE FOR MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME OR TENT
Is this site (or location description) in a place that has common
properties or facilities AND a single management or association?

1.
2.

Yes
No

USREP
Is the site in a recreational, educational, or religious type park?
1.
2.

Yes
No

USPER
Is this site usually occupied by persons who made arrangements to
stay for 30 days or more?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHCD
TYPE B-14
OTHER UNIT INCLUDING NONSTAFF, OR CONVERTED
TO INSTITUTIONAL UNIT
Enter the code that best describes the other unit group quarters found.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

101-107 - Correctional Institutions
201,204-205,208,702,209 - Juvenile Institutions (including homes, schools,
detention centers)
301-307 - Nursing Homes with an RN on duty 8 out of every 24 hours
400-410 - Hospital and Wards, Hospices and Schools for the challenged
501 - College, University and Seminary Housing Quarters
601-603 - Military Quarters
701 - Hotels/Motels
701-706 - Emergency Shelters/Service Locations
801-810 - Group homes intended for adults (not correctional or medical)
501,601,901-905 - Dormitories
906 - Religious Group Quarters
908 - Other non-household living situations
909 - Natural Disaster
911 - Residential Care Facilities providing 'protective oversight'
997 - Not a special place

TYPB14D
Describe the group quarters
OTHOC
Enter the code that best describes the type of occupants.
1.
2.
3.

Noninstitutional
Institutional - Staff
Institutional - Inmates or patients

TYPB14O
Describe the type of occupants
Give a specific description; for example, college students,
nurses, staff at children's camp, inmates, patients, etc.
OPNOR
TYPE B-15
OCCUPANCY PROHIBITED
Is the unit for nonresidential use?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OPREA
Enter what best describes the reason occupancy is prohibited.
1.
2.
3.

Scheduled to be demolished
Severely damaged by fire
Condemned or occupancy prohibited by law

OPDEM
Has demolition of the unit begun?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OPINE
Is interior exposed to the elements?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OPSGN
Is there a sign or notice indicating that the unit is condemned,
or to be demolished or occupancy is prohibited by law?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OPPAC
Was a public agency contacted to confirm the status?
1.
2.

Yes; specify the agency
No

OPPACSP
Specify the agency

IEFIT
TYPE B-16
INTERIOR EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS
Does this unit fit the definition of any of the
previous noninterview categories?

1.
2.

Yes
No

IECDW
Enter what best describes the condition of the unit's doors and/or
windows.
1.
2.
3.
4.

All in good condition
Some missing or broken
Most missing or broken
Unobservable; Explain

IECDWSPC
Explain why condition of the unit's doors and/or windows could not be
observed.
IECRE
Enter what best describes the condition of the unit's roof (exclude porch
roofs).
1.
2.
3.
4.

In good condition
Leaky, has missing shingles or small holes
Entirely or partially missing
Unobservable; Explain

IECRESPC
Explain why condition of unit's roof could not be observed.
IECEW
Enter what best describes the condition of the unit's exterior walls.
1.
2.
3.
4.

In good condition
Cracked or broken (exclude minor damage which does not expose the
interior)
Entirely or partially missing
Unobservable; Explain

IECEWSPC
Explain why condition of unit's exterior walls could not be observed.
BOTWN
TYPE B - OTHER TEST
In order to be a Type B-Other, a sample unit must meet one of the following
conditions.
1. The sample unit serves as a government embassy, chancery, or
consulate.
2. The sample unit meets the minimal conditions of a Type B but falls outside
the
designated Type B categories. The minimal conditions for a Type B are that
the sample
unit is CURRENTLY UNINHABITABLE but has the POTENTIAL of being
converted or
repaired and used as a living quarters in the future.
A vacant home or manufactured/mobile home is NOT a Type B-Other.
A vacancy fails the Type B test because it is habitable even though
unoccupied at the
time of interview. The AHS has a special interview that should be completed
for a vacancy.
Is this sample unit a Type B-Other?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TYP17R
TYPE B-17
NOT CLASSIFIED ABOVE
Specify the Type B found
BOTRO

Did you call the Regional Office?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TYPITTL
Give the title of the person in the Regional Office who authorized this
classification.
EXPOSE
Is the interior1.
2.

Exposed to the elements
Not exposed to the elements

BBLDG
Does the building contain any housing units?
Consider all units whether or not they are in sample.
If there are any units that would qualify as Type B or
Type C noninterviews, do not count them as housing units.
1.
2.
3.

Yes, building contains at least one housing unit - either occupied or vacant.
No, building does not contain any housing units and sample unit is the only
unit in the building.
No, building does not contain any housing units and there is more than one
unit that would qualify for a Type B or C noninterview.

BOARDU
Is the unit boarded up?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NOINTC
Enter Type C Noninterview Reason
30.
31.
32.
33.
36.
37.
38.
40.

Demolished or disaster loss
House or manufactured/mobile home moved
Unit eliminated in structural conversion
Merged, not in current sample
Permit abandoned
Type C, not classified, specify
Removed during subsampling
Unit already had a chance of selection

DDLRE

TYPE C-30
DEMOLISHED OR DISASTER LOSS
Enter the appropriate category
1.
2.

Demolished
Disaster loss

DDLAP
How much of the unit has been demolished?
1.
2.
3.
4.

All
Part - Demolition progressing
Part - Demolition discontinued
None

DDLWS
Are the exterior walls standing?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HMMPK
TYPE C-31
HOUSE OR MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME MOVED
Is this site (or location description) in a place that has common
properties or facilities AND a single management or association?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ESCRO
TYPE C-32
UNIT ELIMINATED IN STRUCTURAL CONVERSION
Did you call the Regional Office?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TYP32TL
Give the title of the person in the Regional Office who authorized this
classification.
CHRSA

TYPE C-33
MERGED-NOT IN CURRENT SAMPLE
Does the resulting unit use the same specific
address as the original sample unit?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CMRNU
How many units were involved in this merger?
CMRFU
Is the first unit involved in the merger designated for AHS sample?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CMREX
Is this an EXTRA unit which has merged
with another AHS sample unit?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CMRSH
Do you have a case in your assignment containing
current household members who are occupying the
unit that was created by the merger?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CMROM
Is this the case that contains the household
which occupies the merger?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CMRCN
Does this case represent the control number
for the first of the merged units listed?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PERMAB

TYPE C-36
PERMIT ABANDONED
Enter source(s) with whom you have verified the status of the permit.
Call the Regional Office before contacting permit office.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Builder or contractor
Sales or rental office
Development corporation
Owner
Regional Office
Permit Office
Other; specify

PAOTHSP
Specify source with whom you have verified the permit status
TYP37R
TYPE C-37
NOT CLASSIFIED
Specify the Type C found
COTLSO
Enter what best describes the reason for this classification.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.

Listing problem
Sampling problem
Other

NOINT38RO
TYPE C-38
UNIT REMOVED DURING SUBSAMPLING
This code is for office use only.
Did you get RO approval to use Type C-38?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DFIRE
Was that unit demolished, moved, or considered a disaster loss,
because it was severely damaged by fire?
1.

Yes

DISAS
Other natural disaster?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BYOBS
Was noninterview status determined by observation only or
did someone provide you with information about the housing unit?

1.
2.

Observation only
Information provided by someone

EXCLE
Enter an explanation of why you classified the unit as a
Type B or C Noninterview.
NEWHH

REPLCE

HHMEM

OLDPER

DELPER

PCNT

NROSIZE

PSCODE

PSMO

PSYR

PELIG

NEWPCNT

UREFLG

QCRESP

RESPLINE

RESPNAME

REFFNAME

REFLNAME

REFLNO

RIPVFL

TEN

NWREFPER

OLDESTPERSON

DEM_BEG
DO NOT DISPLAY THIS ITEM

STILIV1
I have listed
READ NAMES BELOW
Are all of these persons still living or staying at ^this_that address?
HH
MAR

LN NAME
LPR AGE

SEX

REL

RACE

^I_HH ^RESP ^I_LNO ^I_NAMEFILL ^I_GENDER ^I_RELATION ^I_EDUC
^I_RACEFILL ^I_MARSTAT ^I_PAR ^I_AGE
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Undelete

UNDELWHO
Who now lives here?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
STILIV2
(Do ANY of these people still live ^here_there1?)
HH

NAME

SEX

REL

AGE

MAR

LPR

^I_HH ^I_LNO ^I_NAMEFILL ^I_GENDER ^I_RELATION ^I_AGE
^I_MARSTAT ^I_PAR

1.
2.

Yes
No

WHYNO
Who no longer lives here? (Why does he/she no longer live here?)
Use up/down arrow to select. Enter reason person left.
Press END key if no more changes.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Moved away
Deceased
Included in error in a previous interview
Mistake, should not be deleted
Other

FNAME

What are the names of all persons living or staying here?
^Start_person
Who else is living or staying here?
Enter first name
Enter '999' to exit

LNAME
Enter last name

USUAL
^Do_Does ^you_NAME
usually live here?
1.
2.

Yes
No

URE
^Do_Does ^you_NAME have
some other place where ^you_he_she usually lives?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SEX
(^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME male or female?)

1.
2.

Male
Female

ADDWHY
Why ^were_was ^you_NAME added?
1.
2.
3.

Born
Moved into household/apartment
Other reason

MSBABY
Have I missed any babies or small children?
HH Name
^HH ^NAMEFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

MSLODG
(Have I missed) any lodgers, boarders, or persons you employ who
live here?
HH Name
^HH ^NAMEFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

MSAWAY
(Have I missed) anyone who usually lives here but is away now,
traveling for work or business, on vacation, or at school or in a
hospital?
HH Name
^HH ^NAMEFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

MSOTHR
Anyone else staying here?
HH Name
^HH ^NAMEFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

USUALLY
I have listed
(Do ^you_both_all usually live here?)
^NAMEFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

UREPN
Who does not usually live here?
Enter up to 6 that apply, separate with commas
URE2
^Do_Does ^you_NAME have
some other place where ^you_he_she usually lives?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HHRESP
(With whom am I speaking?)
OWNER
In whose name is this home ^TENUREFILL?
Enter up to 5 that apply, separate with commas
DEMROS
^first_followup
^NAMEFILL
1.

Enter 1 to continue

AGE

BRTHM

BRTHD

BRTHY

DOB

RELFLAG

REL
If not obvious, ask
What is ^your_NAME relationship to ^REFFNAME ^REFLNAME?
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.

Spouse (Husband/Wife)
Unmarried Partner
Child
Grandchild
Parent (Mother/Father)

25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.

Brother/Sister
Other Relative of Reference Person (Uncle, Cousin, Mother-in-law, Father-inlaw, etc.)
Foster Child
Housemate/Roomate
Roomer/Boarder
Other Non-relative of Reference Person

RELB
If not obvious, ask
Does anybody related to ^you_NAME live here?
1.
2.

Yes
No

VERAGE1
Next I need to verify info about
I have recorded that ^you_he_she ^are_is1 ^CAGE_baby
^this_month.
Is that correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BRTHMQ
What is ^your_NAME date of birth?
Enter month
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

BRTHDQ

(What is ^your_NAME date of birth?)
Enter day

BRTHYQ
(What is ^your_NAME date of birth?)
Enter 4 digit year
AGEGES
What is your best estimate of ^your_NAME age?
UNDAGE
ASK IF NECESSARY
(Is ^he_she under 16 years of age?)
1.
2.

Yes
No

EDUC

31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.

Less than 1st grade
1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade
5th or 6th grade
7th or 8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade, no diploma
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - High school DIPLOMA or equivalent (For
example: GED)
Some college but no degree
Diploma or certificate from a vocational, technical, trade or business school
beyond the High School level
Associate degree in college - Occupational/vocational program
Associate degree in college - Academic program
Bachelors degree (For example: BA, AB, BS)
Master's degree (For example: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)
Professional School degree (For example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Doctorate degree (For example: PhD, EdD)

MAR

Married, SPOUSE PRESENT

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Married, SPOUSE ABSENT
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married

SPOUS

MOVYR

MOVM

PAR

NATVTY

MARVER
^You_NAME ^have_has_are_is ^IMARFILL.
Is that still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SMAR
^Are_is1 ^you_NAME now married,
widowed, divorced, separated or never married?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Married, SPOUSE PRESENT
Married, SPOUSE ABSENT
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married

SLNSPOU
Who is ^your_NAME spouse?

96.

Not Listed

EDUVER

The highest grade or level of school
^you_NAME completed was
^GRADE.
Is that still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EDUCA
What is the highest level of school ^you_NAME ^have_has
completed or the highest degree ^you_he_she ^have_has received?
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.

WHENYR
When did ^you_NAME move to this ^HTYPEFILL?
Enter 4 digit year
If mother lived here when person was born, enter 0
WHENMON
^mvyr_nomvyr
Enter month
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

January
February
March
April
May

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

June
July
August
September
October
November
December

NATVTYCOU
The next few questions ask about ^your_NAME country of birth.
In what country ^were_was ^you_NAME born?
Begin entering country name, then select from list.
CITIZN
^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME a CITIZEN
of the United States?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CTZNA
^Were_Was ^you_NAME born
a citizen of the United States?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CTZNB
Did ^you_NAME become a citizen of
the United States through naturalization?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INUSYR
When did ^you_NAME come to live
in the United States?
Enter 4 digit year
ORIGN
^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RACE
& ^Flashcard
Please choose one or more races that ^you_NAME ^consider
^self to be.
Do not probe unless response is 'hispanic' or a hispanic origin
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Read bold categories
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other; specify

RACESP
Specify other race

SPAR
Do ^your_NAME parent(s) live in
this household?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SLNPAR
Who is ^your_NAME parent?
Enter line number of one parent if more than one
96.

Not Listed

CHANGE
Review All Categories

HH R LN NAME
LNPAR AGE

SEX

REL

RACE

MAR

^HH ^RESP ^LNO ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^EDUC
^RACEFILL ^ORIGN ^MARSTAT ^PAR ^AGE
Is this information correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CHNG1
Who has changes?

HH R LN NAME
LNPAR AGE

SEX

REL

RACE

MAR

^HH ^RESP ^LNO ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^EDUC
^RACEFILL ^ORIGN ^MARSTAT ^PAR ^AGE
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
CHWHT
What needs to be changed for ^NAMEFILL?

HH R LN NAME
LNPAR AGE

SEX

REL

RACE

MAR

^HH ^RESP ^LNO ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^EDUC
^RACEFILL ^ORIGN ^MARSTAT ^PAR ^AGE
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Name
Age or Date-of-Birth
Sex
Origin
Race
Marriage
Education
Parents
None

CHG_FNAME
What is ^your_name correct name?
Enter first name
If first name is the same as displayed, press enter,
otherwise enter the new first name.
CHG_LNAME
Enter last name

CHG_BRTHMQ
What is ^your_NAME date of birth?
Enter month

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

CHG_BRTHDQ
(What is ^your_NAME date of birth?)
Enter day

CHG_BRTHYQ
(What is ^your_NAME date of birth?)
Enter 4 digit year
CHG_AGEGES
What is your best estimate of ^your_NAME age?
CHG_UNDAGE
ASK IF NECESSARY
(Is ^he_she under 16 years of age?)
1.
2.

Yes
No

CHG_SEX
(^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME male or female?)

1.
2.

Male
Female

CHG_ORIGN
^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CHG_RACE
& ^Flashcard
Please choose one or more races that ^you_NAME ^consider
^self to be.
Do not probe unless response is 'hispanic' or a hispanic origin
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Read bold categories
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other; specify

CHG_RACESP
Specify other race

CHG_SMAR
^Are_is1 ^you_NAME now married,
widowed, divorced, separated or never married?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Married, SPOUSE PRESENT
Married, SPOUSE ABSENT
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married

CHG_EDUCA
What is the highest level of school ^you_NAME ^have_has
completed or the highest degree ^you_he_she ^have_has received?
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.

41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.

Diploma or certificate from a vocational, technical, trade or business school
beyond the High School level
Associate degree in college - Occupational/vocational program
Associate degree in college - Academic program
Bachelors degree (For example: BA, AB, BS)
Master's degree (For example: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)
Professional School degree (For example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Doctorate degree (For example: PhD, EdD)

CHG_SPAR
Do ^your_NAME parent(s) live in
this household?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CHG_SLNPAR
Who is ^your_NAME parent?
Enter line number of one parent if more than one
96.

Not Listed

INFO_1
Review All Categories

HH R LN NAME
LNPAR AGE

SEX

REL

RACE

MAR

^HH ^RESP ^LNO ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^EDUC
^RACEFILL ^ORIGN ^MARSTAT ^PAR ^AGE
Is this information correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BUILT

MBUILT

CDEPSTAT

INV_INTRO

The next questions are about ^your_the home.
Enter 1 to continue.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

CONDO

FRSITQ
Excluding the dealer's lot, is ^this_that the first site on which this
manufactured/mobile home was placed?
1.
2.

Yes, First site
No, moved from another site

TPARKA
Is ^your_that manufactured/mobile home included in a group of 2 or
more?
1.
2.

Yes
No, manufactured/mobile home not in group

TPARKB
How many, including ^your_that manufactured/mobile home, are in the
group?
Enter 21 for any number 21 or greater
BUILTV
Last time we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL was built
^Between_Years.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BUILTQ
What year was ^yourhome_building built?
Mark appropriate year range
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2000-present
1995-1999
1990-94
1985-89
1980-84
1975-79

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

1970-74
1960-69
1950-59
1940-49
1930-39
1920-29
1919 or earlier

BUILT1Q
What year was ^yourhome_building built?
Enter appropriate year, 2000-present
DECADEQ
What decade was ^yourhome_building built?
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

2000-present
1995-1999
1990-1994
1985-1989
1980-1984
1975-1979
1970-1974
1960-1969
1950-1959
1940-1949
1930-1939
1920-1929
1919 or earlier

YRSOLD
Do you know how many years old ^yourhome_building is?
Enter a numeric value between 0 and 200
If more than 200 years old, enter 200
MBUILTQ
In what month was ^yourhome_building originally built?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

August
September
October
November
December

OLDECQ
We have recorded that ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL was built before
1920.
What decade was ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL built?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

1910-1919
1900-1909
1890-1899
1880-1889
1870-1879
1860-1869
1850-1859
1840-1849
1830-1839
1820-1829
1810-1819
1800-1809
1799 or before

CONDOV
Last time we recorded your ^HTYPEFILL was part of a condominium.
Is this information still correct?
If respondent seems unsure of definition of condo refer to definition under
the help screen
1.
2.

Yes
No

CONDO1
Is ^that_this ^HTYPEFILL part of a condominium?
If respondent seems unsure of definition of condo refer to definition under
the help screen.
1.
2.

Yes
No

CONDO2

Is ^that_this ^HTYPEFILL part of a cooperative?
If respondent seems unsure of definition of co-op refer to definition under
the help screen.
1.
2.

Yes
No

CLIMBFL

FLOORS

CELLAR

CELAR1V
Last time we recorded that ^that_this house was built ^basement.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CELAR1Q
Is ^that_this house builtRead categories until a "yes" reply is received
1.
2.
3.
4.

With a basement?
With a crawl space?
On a concrete slab?
In some other way? (Specify)

CELAR1SP
Specify other type of foundation
CELAR2Q
And, is that basement under ALL the house, or is it under PART of the
house?
("HOUSE" refers to living space only, i.e. basement doesn't need to be under
garage/carport to count as "all")
1.
2.

All
Part

ANCHORV
Last time we recorded that this manufactured/mobile home was
anchored by tiedowns, bolts, or some other means.
Is this still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ANCHOR
Is ^that_this manufactured/mobile home anchored by tiedowns, bolts,
or some other means?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MHSETV
Last time we recorded that this manufactured/mobile home was
^foundation.
Is this still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MHSETQ
Is ^that_this manufactured/mobile home-Read categories until a "yes" reply is received
1.
2.
3.
4.

Set up on a permanent masonry foundation?
Resting on a concrete pad?
Up on blocks, but not on a concrete pad?
Set up in some other way? (Specify)

MHSETSP
Specify type of other mobile home foundation
FLOORSV
Last time we recorded ^I_FLOORS ^story_stories in this
^building_home ^basement_attic.
Is this information still correct?
If split level, should be greatest number of stories on top of each other
1.
2.

Yes
No

FLOORSQ
How many stories are there in ^that_this ^bldg_home_mobile
^basement_attic?
If split level, count greatest number of stories on top of each other
Enter 21 for any number 21 or greater.
CLIMBV
Last time we recorded ^same_different
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CLIMBQ
How many stories are there from the main entrance of the building to
the main entrance of ^that_your apartment?

ELEVQ
Is there a passenger elevator to ^thisunit_your floor?
Count freight elevators also meant to be used by passengers
1.
2.

Yes
No

ELEVWK
Is at least one of those elevators in working order?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NOSTEP
^Outside_Is it possible to enter ^that_this ^home_apartment WITHOUT
climbing up or down any steps or stairs?
Please consider all entrances and any ramps that could be used.
1.
2.

Yes
No

INTROROOMS
The next few questions are about the number and kinds of rooms in
^your_that ^HTYPEFILL.
BEDRMS

? [F1]
^thinking_how many bedrooms are there ^that_your ^HTYPEFILL?
Enter 10 for 10 or more
BATHS
? [F1]
How many full bathrooms?
Enter 10 for 10 or more
HALFB
? [F1]
How many half bathrooms?
Enter 10 for 10 or more
KITCH
? [F1]
How many kitchens?
Enter 5 for 5 or more
DINING
? [F1]
How many SEPARATE dining rooms?
Enter 5 for 5 or more
LIVING
How many living rooms?
Enter 5 for 5 or more
STUDIO
If not obvious ask
Is this a one room efficiency or studio apartment?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MORROM
Besides all of these rooms, are there any OTHER rooms in
^that_this_S1 home?
1.

Yes

MORROM2
What are they?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Do not count the same room more than once.
Do not count garages, hallways, closets, or porches as rooms
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Family Rooms/Great Rooms/TV Rooms
Recreation Rooms
Dens/Libraries
Laundry/Utility/Pantries
Other Finished Rooms
Other Unfinished Rooms

FAMRM
How many family rooms, great rooms, or TV rooms?
Enter the number of each type of room respondent mentions. Do not count
the same room more than once.
Do not count garages, hallways, closets, or porches as rooms
Enter 5 for 5 or more

RECRM
How many recreation rooms?
Enter the number of each type of room respondent mentions. Do not count
the same room more than once.
Do not count garages, hallways, closets, or porches as rooms
Enter 5 for 5 or more

DENS

How many dens or libraries?
Enter the number of each type of room respondent mentions. Do not count
the same room more than once.
Do not count garages, hallways, closets, or porches as rooms
Enter 5 for 5 or more

LAUNDY
How many laundry, utility, or pantry rooms?
Enter the total number of this type of room respondent mentions. Do not
count the same room more than
once.
Do not count garages, hallways, closets, or porches as rooms
Enter 5 for 5 or more

OTHFN
How many other FINISHED rooms?
Enter the total number of this type of room respondent mentions. Do not
count the same room more than
once.
Do not count garages, hallways, closets, or porches as rooms
Enter 5 for 5 or more

OTHRUN
How many other UNFINISHED rooms?
Enter the total number of this type of room respondent mentions. Do not
count the same room more than once.
Do not count garages, hallways, closets, or porches as rooms
Enter 5 for 5 or more

LISTRM

I have listed
^Studio
^BEDRMS Bedroom(s), ^BATHS Bathroom(s),
^HALFB Half bathroom(s), ^KITCH Kitchen(s),
^DINING Separate dining room(s), ^LIVING Living room(s),
^FAMRM Family room(s)/"Great" room(s)/TV room(s),
^RECRM Recreation room(s), ^DENS Den(s)/Libraries,
^LAUNDY Laundry room(s)/Utility room(s)/Pantries,
^OTHFIN Other Finished room(s), ^OTHRUN Other Unfinished room(s)
Are there any other rooms ^Elsewhere?
(Have I mis-recorded the number of any rooms?)
1.
2.

Yes
No

NOROOM
For efficiency or studio apartments, if bedroom and/or kitchen is listed
below, enter "1" without asking question.
I want to be sure that I have correctly recorded all of the rooms
information. My notes state that there is not a:
^Bedroom
^Bathroom
^Kitchen
in ^this_that home.
Is that correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No - CORRECT screen. PROBE: Which do you have? Which do you not
have?

EXCLUS
? [F1]
How many rooms, if any, are used EXCLUSIVELY for business space?
Enter 10 for 10 or more.
DIRAC1
Does that office have direct access to the outside without going
through any other room?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DIRAC2

How many of these have direct access to the outside without going
through any other room?
Enter 10 for 10 or more.
BUSPER
How many rooms, if any, are used both as business space and for
personal use?
Enter 10 for 10 or more.
DRSHOP
? [F1]
Is there a medical or dental office or any commercial establishment on
the property?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GARAGE

UNITSFQ
Thinking about all the rooms you mentioned earlier, as well as
^hallways and entry ways in ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL about how many
square feet is that?
(Include: Finished attics.
Exclude: Unfinished attics, carports, and attached garages. Also exclude
porches that are not protected from the elements^business)
Enter appropriate square feet between 99 and 99998.
Enter 99998 for 99,998 square feet or more.

USFCHG
Since ^month has there been a change in the amount of living space in
the ^HTYPEFILL5 because of putting on an addition, finishing an attic,
or converting a garage to living space?
(Do not count finishing a basement)
1.
2.

Yes
No

ADDLOSS
Was this change an addition or loss?
1.

Addition

Loss

ADD
How many square feet of living space were added?
If dimensions are given, record first dimension
ADD2
Enter second dimension
If total square feet entered at "ADD" screen, enter "1"
LOSS
How many square feet of living space were lost?
If dimensions are given, record first dimension
LOSS2
Enter second dimension
If total square feet lost entered at "LOSS" screen, enter "1"
PORCHV
Last time we recorded that the ^HTYPEFILL5 had a porch, deck,
balcony, or patio.
Is this information still correct?
(Measuring at least 4 feet by 4 feet)
1.
2.

Yes
No

PORCHQ
Does ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a porch, deck, balcony, or patio?
(Measuring at least 4 feet by 4 feet)
1.
2.

Yes
No

GARAGEV
(Last time) we recorded that a garage or carport was included with
^the_that ^HTYPEFILL.
Is this still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GARAGEQ
Is a garage or carport ^attached included with ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INCP
? [F1]
Is a ^driveway
1.
2.

Yes
No

TRUCKS
How many vans or trucks of one-ton capacity or less are kept at home
for use by members of your household?
Enter 5 for 5 or more
CARS
How many automobiles, excluding vans or trucks, are kept at home for
use by members of your household?
Enter 5 for 5 or more
LOTV
Last time we recorded that your lot was ^SqFt_Acres.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

LOTQ
About how large is the ^site_lot?
Don't read the answers, mark the appropriate box and enter the amount
on the following screen
1.
2.
3.

Square Feet
Feet by Feet
Whole Acres

LTSQFTQ

Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home
If under 1 acre, convert to approximate square feet
Use 999998 if 999,998 square feet or more
One eighth acre= 5500 sq.ft. Half acre= 22000 sq.ft.
Quarter acre= 11000 sq.ft.
Three quarters acre= 33000 sq.ft.
One third acre=14000 sq.ft.
One acre= 44000 sq.ft.
LTFT1Q
Enter the first dimension
Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home
LTFT2Q
Enter the value of the second dimension
LTACQ
Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home
Drop any fractions, don't round up
LTAC1P
Would you say that the ^site_lot is more than 1 acre or less than 1
acre?
1.
2.

More
Less

ACRES
About how many acres?
Enter number of whole acres. Drop any fractions - don't round up
LTAC10P
Is it more than 10 acres?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ESTIMATE

Could you give me an estimate of the dimensions of the lot?
Mark appropriate measurement type and input numbers on following
screens
Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home
One eighth acre= 5500 sq.ft. Half acre= 22000 sq.ft.
Quarter acre= 11000 sq.ft.
Three quarters acre= 33000 sq.ft.
One third acre=14000 sq.ft.
One acre= 44000 sq.ft.
Use 999998 if 999,998 square feet or more
1.
2.

Square Feet
Feet by Feet

LTSQFTP
Enter square footage of the lot
Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home
One eighth acre= 5500 sq.ft. Half acre= 22000 sq.ft.
Quarter acre= 11000 sq.ft.
Three quarters acre= 33000 sq.ft.
One third acre=14000 sq.ft.
One acre= 44000 sq.ft.
Use 999998 if 999,998 square feet or more
LTFT1P
Input first dimension of foot by foot measurement of the lot
LTFT2P
Enter the second measurement for the feet by feet measurement
COOK

BURNER

OVEN

REFR

SINK

CFUEL

EQPINTRO
Turning now to questions about appliances and other household
equipment.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

COOKV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had some type
of cooking stove, or a range with an oven--one that is in working order.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

COOKQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have some type of cooking stove, or
a range with an oven--one that is in working order?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BURNERV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had built-in cooking
burners that are in working order.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BURNERQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have any built-in cooking
burners that are in working order?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OVENV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had a microwave
oven that is in working order.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OVENQ

Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a microwave
oven that is in working order?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CFUELV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL used
^CKFUEL most for cooking.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CFUELQ
What fuel is used MOST for cooking--electricity, gas or something else?
If "something else," ask "What is used?"
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Electricity
Gas, LP Gas (liquid propane (LP) same as bottled gas)
Kerosene or other liquid fuel
Coal or coke
Wood
Other; specify
No fuel used

CFUELQS
Specify other cooking fuel
REFRV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had a refrigerator that is
in working order.
Is this information still correct?
Exclude ice boxes
1.
2.

Yes
No

REFRQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a refrigerator that is in working
order?
Exclude ice boxes.
1.

Yes

SINKV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had a kitchen sink.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SINKQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a kitchen sink?
1.
2.

Yes
No

KEXCLU
Are these kitchen facilities ^KitchenUse?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DRY

DFUEL

APPLV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had the following in
working order:
^disposal_y
^compactor_y ^apartment
^dishwasher_y
^washer_y
^apartment
^dryer_y
^apartment
Don't have
^disposal_n
^compactor_n ^apartment
^dishwasher_n
^washer_n
^apartment
^dryer_n
^apartment
Is this information still correct?
If household plans to fix/replace non-working appliance soon, count it as
working.
1.

Yes

DISPLQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a garbage disposal?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TRASHQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a built-in trash compactor?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DISHQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a dishwasher?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WASHQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a washing machine?
^apartment2
1.
2.

Yes
No

DRYQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a clothes dryer?
^apartment2
1.
2.

Yes
No

APPLWK
^appliancefill1 ^appliancefill2 currently in working order?
1.
2.

Yes
No

APPLBRK

Which appliances are not working?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
^compactor
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A garbage disposal
A built-in trash compactor
A dishwasher
A washing machine
A clothes dryer

DISPLFXQ
Will the garbage disposal be fixed soon?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TRASHFXQ
Will the built-in trash compactor be fixed soon?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DISHFXQ
Will the dishwasher be fixed soon?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WASHFXQ
Will the washing machine be fixed soon?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DRYFXQ
Will the clothes dryer be fixed soon?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DFUELV
(Last time) we recorded that your dryer
used ^DRFUEL.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DFUELQ
What type of fuel does the dryer use?
1.
2.
3.

Electricity
Gas, LP gas (liquid propane)
Other; specify

DFUELQS
Specify other dryer fuel
HOTPIP

BSINK

TOILET

TUB

PUBSEW

SEWDIS

PLMFCNT

PUBSWV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL was
connected to a public sewer.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PUBSEWQ
Is ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL connected to a public sewer?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SEWDISV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL used a septic tank
or cesspool for sewage disposal.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SEWDISQ
What means of sewage disposal does ^your_the_that
^HTYPEFILL have?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Septic tank
Cesspool
Chemical toilet
Outhouse or privy
Other; specify
None

SEWDISQS
Specify other type of sewage disposal
SEWDUS
How many homes are connected to the ^septic_cess?
1.
2.
3.

One
2 to 5
6 or more

HOTPIP1
Does ^your_the_that full bath contain:
Both hot and cold water?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BSINK1
(Does ^your_the_that full bath contain:)
A bathroom sink?
1.

Yes

TOILET1
(Does ^your_the_that full bath contain:)
A flush toilet?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TUB1
(Does ^your_the_that full bath contain:)
A bathtub or a shower?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HOTPIPP
Is there both hot and cold water anywhere
in ^your_the_that home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BSINKP
Is there a bathroom sink anywhere
in ^your_the_that home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TOILETP
Is there a flush toilet anywhere
in ^your_the_that home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TUBP
Is there a bathtub or a shower anywhere
in ^your_the_that home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PLMFCP2
^Are_Is2 in an area or room adjoining
^your_the bathroom?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HOTPIP2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have both hot and cold water?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BSINK2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a bathroom sink?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TOILET2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a flush toilet?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TUB2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a bathtub or shower?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHARPF
Some people live in neighborhoods where some of the
houses don't have complete plumbing facilities. So, they
must use other people's bathrooms. ^Does_When anyone
not living in ^your_the home, not counting guests or workers,
regularly use ^your_the ^plumbing_bathroom?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WATER

WFUEL

WFUELV

(Last time) we recorded ^I_WTFUEL as the fuel used
most to heat the water.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WFUELQ
What type of fuel is used MOST to heat
the water?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Electricity
Gas, LP Gas (liquid propane (LP) same as bottled gas)
Fuel oil
Kerosene or other liquid fuel
Coal or coke
Wood
Solar energy
Other; specify

WFUELQS
Specify other type of water fuel
WATERV
(Last time) we recorded that most of your
water came from ^I_WATERFILL.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WATERQ
Does most of the water for ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL come
from a water system, either public or private, from
an individual well, or from some other source?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Public or private water system (includes city water)
Individual well
Spring
Cistern
Stream or lake
Commercial bottled water
Other; specify

WATERQSP
Specify other water source

WELLV
And that well is ^drilled_dug?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WELLQ
Is the well drilled or dug?
1.
2.

Drilled
Dug

WLDS1V
(Last time) we recorded that the ^WATERFILL
provided water to ^homes.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WELDUS1
Does that ^WATERFILL provide water to 15 or more homes?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WELDUS2
How many homes does the ^WATERFILL serve?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Only this home
2 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 14

WATERS
In your opinion, is the water from this
^WATERFILL safe for cooking and drinking?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WATERD
Where do you get your water for
drinking?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Public or private water system (includes city water)
Individual well
Spring
Cistern
Stream or lake
Commercial bottled water
Other; specify

WATERDSP
Specify other source of drinking water
HEQUIP

HFUEL

HFUELAV
(Last time) we recorded that the fuel used most
for heating your ^HTYPEFILL was ^I_HTFUEL.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HFUELA
What fuel is used MOST for heating
^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Electricity
Gas, LP Gas (liquid propane (LP) same as bottled gas)
Fuel oil
Kerosene or other liquid fuel
Coal or coke
Wood
Solar energy
Other; specify
None

HFUELASP
Specify other type of heating fuel
HFUELB

Is that because ^HTYPEFILL5 ^do_does2 not HAVE any
heating equipment or is that because ^you_tenant1
^your_the heating equipment?
Enter 1 if you do not have any heating equipment.
Include equipment that is broken and WILL NOT be fixed.
Enter 2 if ^not_could heating equipment. Include
equipment that is TEMPORARILY broken but WILL BE fixed.
1.
2.

Do not have any heating equipment
Not using heating equipment

HFUELC
If ^you_tenant2 were to use ^your_the heating
equipment, what type of fuel would it use?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Electricity
Gas, LP Gas (liquid propane (LP) same as bottled gas)
Fuel oil
Kerosene or other liquid fuel
Coal or coke
Wood
Solar energy
Other; specify

HFUELCSP
Specify other type of heating fuel
GASPI2
Is it from underground pipes or bottled gas?
1.
2.

piped gas
bottled gas

HEQUIPV
(Last time) we recorded that your MAIN
heating equipment was ^mainheat.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HCENTA

Sometimes people have more than one type
of heating equipment in ^the_their home.
Turning first to questions about ^your_the
MAIN heating equipment:
Is ^your_the heating equipment designed to send
heat to all or most of the rooms?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HCENTB
Does it send heat to the rooms by...?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Forced warm air through ducts and vents
Steam or hot water through radiators or pipes
Electric coils inside the floors, ceilings or walls
Some other way

HCENTC
And is that equipment a standard electric
FURNACE or is it a HEAT PUMP?
1.
2.

Standard Electric Furnace
Heat Pump

HPORTA
Is ^your_the_that main heating equipment
PORTABLE so that it can be moved and used
in another room, or is it NOT portable?
If "Don't Know", probe for description
and decide best category.
1.
2.

Portable
Nor Portable

HPORTB
What type of portable equipment is it?
After entering answer, read category
to respondent to verify classification.
1.
2.
3.

Unvented room heaters
Portable electric heaters
Other; specify

HPORTBSP
Specify other type of portable heater

HPORTC
What type of equipment is it?
After entering answer, read category
to respondent to verify classification.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Floor, wall or other pipleless furnace built into the structure
Built-in electric baseboard heaters
Vented room heaters burning kerosene, gas or oil
Unvented room heaters burning kerosene, gas or oil
Cooking stove (gas or electric)
Woodburning stove, pot belly stove, Franklin stove
Fireplaces with inserts
Fireplaces without inserts
Other

HPORTD
Specify other main heating equipment type
not reported until now.
After entering answer, read category
to respondent to verify classification.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Forced warm air furnace with ducts and vents to the individual rooms
Electric heat pump
Steam or hot water system with radiators or other system using steam or hot
water
Electric coils in floors, ceilings or walls
Unvented room heaters burning kerosene, gas or oil
Portable electric heaters
Other; specify

HPORTDSP
Specify type of nonportable heating equipment
FPLWKQ
Does ^your_the ^HTYPEFILL have a usable fireplace?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FPHEQP
Do you consider ^your_the_that fireplace
to be heating equipment?
If more than 1 fireplace, enter "Yes"
if any considered heating equipment.

1.
2.

Yes
No

FPINS1
Does it have inserts, that is, equipment
designed to circulate more heat into the
room?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FPINS2
^Do_Is2 more than one fireplace with inserts?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FPINS3
Do all or some of the fireplaces have inserts?
1.
2.

All
Some

MSHTEQP
More heating equipment?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHTEQP1
Is that a...?
Read bold categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Woodburning, pot belly, or Franklin stove(s)
Portable electric heater(s)
Built-in electric unit(s)
Room heater(s) burning kerosene, gas or oil
Something else
None

ROOMHTR
Is the room heater VENTED to the outside through a
chimney, flue, or pipes OR is it UNVENTED?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1.
2.

Vented
Unvented

SHTEQP2
^More_heat2
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Electric or gas cookstove
Floor, wall or other pipeless furnace built into the structure
Forced warm air furnace with ducts and vents to the individual rooms
Electric heat pump
Steam/hot water system with radiators or other system using steam/hot water
Other; specify

SHTEQP2S
Specify type of additional heating equipment
OAFUEL

AFUEL

AIRSYS1
Does ^your_the ^pump_equipment provide air conditioning for
^your_the home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OARSYS1
^Besides_Does2 ^your_the_that home have
another central air conditioning system?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OAFUEL1
What kind of fuel does this other central
air conditioning system use?
1.
2.
3.

Electricity
Gas, LP gas (liquid propane)
Other; specify

OAFUEL1S
Specify other type of air conditioning fuel
ARSYS2V
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had central
air conditioning.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

AIRSYS2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have
central air conditioning?
1.
2.

Yes
No

AFUELV
(Last time) we recorded that your central
air conditioning used ^I_ACFUEL.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

AFUELQ
What kind of fuel does it use?
1.
2.
3.

Electricity
Gas, LP gas (liquid propane)
Other; specify

AFUELQSP
Specify other type of air conditioning fuel
OARSYS2
Does ^your_the_that home have another
central air conditioning system?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OAFUEL2

What kind of fuel does this other central
air conditioning system use?

1.
2.
3.

Electricity
Gas, LP gas (liquid propane)
Other; specify

OAFUEL2S
Specify other type of air conditioning fuel
AIR
Have any room air conditioners?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMAIR
How many?
Enter 8 for 8 or more
SMOKE
^Do_Is a working smoke detector inside
^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SMOKPWR
Is ^your_the smoke detector powered by
electricity, batteries, or both?
1.
2.
3.

Electricity
Batteries
Both

BATTERY
Have the batteries in ^your_the smoke detector
been replaced in the past 6 months?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FIREX
^Do_Is2 a fire extinguisher in ^your_the_that
^home_apartment2 that was purchased or
recharged in the last 2 years?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SPRNKLR
^Do_Is2 a fire sprinkler system
inside ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MONOX
^Do_Is a working carbon monoxide
detector inside ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CELARLK

MOVDATE

WINTER

BRKDNINTRO
The next series of questions are about problems that some people have
experienced with their homes. We are interested in knowing if you have
experienced these types of problems too.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

FREEZE
Last winter, for any reason, was your ^HTYPEFILL so cold for 24 hours
or more that ^you_one uncomfortable?
Do not count visitors, only household members
1.
2.

Yes
No

IFCOLD
Was that because the MAIN heating equipment broke down?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMCOLD
How many times did the MAIN heating equipment break down for 6
hours or more?
Enter 8 for 8 or more
OTHCLD
Was it cold for any other reason?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHCOLD2
What was the reason?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Utility interruption
Inadequate heating capacity
Inadequate insulation
Cost of heating
Other, specify

WHYCDSP
Specify other reason for cold
IFDRY
Was your home ever COMPLETELY without running water ^since_in?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMDRY
How many times was it not available for 6 hours or more?
Enter 8 for 8 or more
IFTLT1
Was there any time ^you_household when ^all_your BROKEN, or
STOPPED UP, or otherwise NOT WORKING, so you COULDN'T USE
^any_it?
1.
2.

Yes
No

IFTLT2

Did that happen at all WITHIN THE PAST THREE MONTHS, that is, since
^date?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUM3TLT
How many times since ^date ^were_was not working?
Enter 8 for 8 or more
NUMTLT
And how many of those times ^were_was not working for SIX HOURS
or MORE?
Enter 8 for 8 or more
LEAK1
These next questions are about water leaks-either from OUTSIDE your
^HTYPEFILL ^building or from INSIDE.
While ^youve_your been living here, did water ever leak INTO your
^HTYPEFILL ^building ^directly FROM THE OUTSIDE--for example,
through the roof, ^outside walls, ^basement or any closed windows or
skylights?

1.
2.

Yes
No outside water leaks

LEAK2
Did water leak in from the outside within the past 12 months-that is since ^year_date?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WHERELK
Did the water come in from the -Read aloud all bolded categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.

Roof?
Basement?
Walls or around closed windows or closed doors?
Somewhere else (specify)?

OTLEAKSP
Enter description of source of other OUTSIDE water leak

LEAKP
You stated water comes in through the basement. Earlier answers said
this house did not have a basement. Do you have a basement under all
of the house, under part of the house, or is it that the water leak did not
come from the basement?

1.
2.
3.

Basement under all of the house
Basement under part of the house
Water does not come in from the basement

ILEAK1
Now about water leaks from INSIDE. Since ^youve_your lived here, did
water leak in-from broken pipes or water heaters, backed up plumbing, ^another_any
^home_apt_living?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ILEAK2
Did any inside water leaks happen within the past 12 months-that is, since ^year_date?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WHERELK2
Where did the water come from?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Own plumbing fixtures back up and/or overflowed
Pipes leaked (include pipe leaks from other apartments)
Broken water heater
Other, specify
Unknown

NLEAKSP
Enter description of source of other INSIDE water leak
IFSEW
Did the sewage system break down ^since_within-that is, since ^date?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMSEW
How many of these breakdowns lasted 6 hours or more?
Enter 8 for 8 or more
PLUGS

NOWIRE

NOWIREV
Last time we recorded that all the electrical wiring in the finished areas
of ^your_the home was concealed in the walls or in protective metal or
plastic coverings.
Is this still correct?
Exclude appliance cords, extension cords, chandelier cords, phone antenna,
cable TV wires, etc.
1.
2.
3.

Yes, wiring still concealed or covered
No, wiring not concealed or not covered
No electrical wiring

NOWIR1Q
Is all the electrical wiring in the finished areas of ^your_the home
concealed in the walls?
Exclude appliance cords, extension cords, chandelier cords, phone,
antenna, cable TV wires, etc.
1.
2.
3.

Yes, wiring concealed
No, wiring not concealed
No electrical wiring

NOWIRE2Q
Is the electrical wiring safely contained in protective metal or plastic
coverings?
Exclude appliance cords, extension cords, chandelier cords, phone,
antenna, cable TV wires, etc.

1.
2.

Yes
No

PLUGSV

Last time we recorded that every room had an electrical outlet or wall
plug that worked.
Is this still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PLUGSQ
Does every room have an electrical outlet or wall plug that works?
1.
2.

Yes
No

IFBLOW
Have any fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped ^three_since?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMBLOW
How many times ^three_since?
Enter 8 for 8 or more
CRACKS
People sometimes have problems with cracks or holes in ^their floors,
walls, or ceilings -- not hairline cracks or nail holes, but OPEN cracks or
holes.
In the INSIDE walls or ceilings of ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL, are there
any OPEN HOLES or CRACKS WIDER THAN THE EDGE OF A DIME?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HOLES
How about the floors in ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL -- ^do_are any
holes in the floors big enough for someone to catch their foot on?
(About 4 inches across -- About the height of a soup can)
1.
2.

Yes
No

BIGP1
^besides_does the inside of ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have any
areas of peeling paint or broken plaster?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BIGP2
Are any of these areas bigger than 8 inches by 11 inches?
(The size of a standard business letter)
1.
2.

Yes
No

EVROD
Have you ever seen signs of mice or rats INSIDE your ^HTYPEFILL
^building?
(Exclude rats/mice kept as pets or snake food or otherwise deliberately
brought inside)
1.
2.

Yes
No

M3ROD
Was that ^three_since -that is, since ^date?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RATMICE
Was it a rat, a mouse, or aren't you sure what it was?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.

Rat
Mouse
Not Sure

MAJR1
When the owner has to do MAJOR maintenance or repairs:
Do they start quickly enough?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Yes usually
Not usually
Very mixed
Haven't needed any
Landlord not responsible for maintenance

MAJR2

Do they solve the problem quickly once they start?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Mixed

MAJR3
Are they polite and considerate of your home?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Mixed

MINR1
For MINOR maintenance or repairs:
Do they start quickly enough?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Yes usually
Not usually
Very mixed
Haven't needed any
Landlord not responsible for maintenance

MINR2
Do they solve the problem quickly once they start?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Mixed

MINR3
Are they polite and considerate of your home?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Mixed

BLDMNT
On maintenance of the building, are you completely satisfied, partly
satisfied, or dissatisfied?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Completely satisfied
Partly satisfied
Dissatisfied
Landlord not responsible for this maintenance

GRDMNT

On maintenance of the grounds, are you completely satisfied, partly
satisfied, or dissatisfied?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Completely satisfied
Partly satisfied
Dissatisfied
Landlord not responsible for this maintenance

QUAKE

TORNADO

LNDSLD

FIRE

FLOOD

OTHDIS

NWBED

NWBTH

NWREC

NWOTH

ADDBED

ADDBTH

ADDKIT

ADDOTH

GARAG

PRCH

DECK

CARPORT

OTHOUT

BTHROOM

KITCHN

RENBEDR

RENBTH

RENOTH

HMR_INTRO
The next questions are about work done to your home.

Enter 1 to continue

CSTMNT

In a TYPICAL YEAR, about how much does your household spend for
routine
repairs and maintenance, such as painting, plumbing, roofing, or other
minor
repairs?
If don't know, ask for best estimate.
Enter a numeric value between 0 and 9998.
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more.

HINTRO2
The next series of questions deal with only home remodeling and major
improvements and replacements in the last two years. DO NOT include
routine minor work such as painting or fixing a broken water pipe. Also
DO NOT include work such as decorating or landscaping.

Enter 1 to continue

MAJDIS
In the last two years, has there been a MAJOR disaster, such as an
earthquake or tornado that required you to make extensive repairs to
your home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TYPDIS
What happened?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Earthquake
Tornado, hurricane, etc.
Landslide
Lightning or fire
Flood
Other, specify

DISASP
Specify type of other disaster

DISRPA
What major repairs were being/are being made?
Enter one job per screen or "N" for no more jobs.

DISRPB
(What major repairs were being/are being made?)
Enter second disaster repair job or, enter "N" for no more jobs.

DISRPC
(What major repairs were being/are being made?)
Enter third disaster repair job or, enter "N" for no more jobs.

DISREPB
Possible duplicate job from last interview.
In ^pymonth ^pyyear, we recorded the following disaster repair work:
^disaster1
^disaster2
^disaster3
Is this the same disaster repair work, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

DISRPWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DISRPAM
How much did the entire disaster repair job cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter a numeric value of either 0, or between 2 and 999998

HINTRO3
In the next questions, please do not include any part of the MAJOR
disaster work already reported because I have already recorded that
information.

Enter 1 to continue

UNFINIS
In the last two years, was any work done to the attic, ^basement_hmr,
garage, or other unfinished area of your home to make it a finished
room?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NWROOM
What kind of room(s) were created?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Bedroom
Bathroom
Recreation room
Other room

ADDITON
In the last two years, were any ROOM ADDITIONS built onto your home
that made it bigger?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ADROOM
What was added?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Other room addition

BULTOUT
Was anything ^else_hmr built onto the outside of your home, such as
an
attached garage, carport, deck, or porch?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EXTADD
What was built?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Attached garage
Porch
Deck
Carport
Other outside addition

BTHKIT
Was your bathroom or kitchen remodeled in the last two years? By
remodeling, we mean SUBSTANTIAL changes to the room. Do not
count
jobs that were just painting or papering.
1.
2.

Yes
No

BKROOM
Which rooms?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.

Bathroom(s)
Kitchen

RENALT
Did you renovate or alter any other rooms by changing their structure,
that is moving, adding, or removing walls?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RENROOM
What rooms resulted?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.

Bedroom(s)
Bathroom(s)
Other room

HINTRO4
Next are questions about OTHER work you many have done to your
home in the last two years. We are only interested in jobs that were
MAJOR alterations or improvements, such as rewiring, a new roof, new
windows or doors. Do NOT include minor repairs or other routine
maintenance.
^already_reported_hmr.

Enter 1 to continue

ROOF
Have you added or replaced any of the following:
roofing?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SIDING
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
siding?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DOORWIN
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
doors or windows?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INSULAT
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
insulation?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WTRPIPE
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
interior water pipes?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PLUMFXT
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
plumbing fixtures, such as sinks or bathtubs?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WIRING
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
electrical wiring, fuse boxes, breaker panels or built-in lighting?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SECURE
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
security systems?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CARPET
In the last two years, have you installed any wall-to-wall carpeting?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FLOORIN
(In the last two years, have you installed any)
other floorings, such as hardwood, tile, marble or vinyl?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PANELIN
(In the last two years, have you installed any)
paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HINTRO5
The following questions are about equipment in your home. Do not
include work already reported because we don't want to count jobs
twice.

Enter 1 to continue

CENAIR
In the last two years, have you added or replaced central air
conditioning?
(Do not include heat pumps)
1.
2.

Yes
No

HEATEQU
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced)
built-in heating equipment, such as a furnace, heat pump, boiler, duct
work or radiators?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SEPTIC
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced)
a septic tank?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WTRHTR
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced)
a water heater?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DSHWSHR
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced)
a built-in dishwasher?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DSPOSAL
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced)
a garbage disposal?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MSINSID
Did we miss any other MAJOR remodeling, improvement or
replacement
jobs done INSIDE your home in the last two years? Do not include
minor
repairs, painting or wallpapering.
1.
2.

Yes
No

MISINA
What was the job?
Enter one job per screen or "N" for no more jobs.
MISINB
(What was the job?)
Enter one job per block or "N" for no more jobs.
MISINC
(What was the job?)
Enter one job per block or "N" for no more jobs.

DRIVEWY
Now, about work done to your LOT or YARD, in the last two years, have
you added or replaced driveways or walkways?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FENCE
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced:)
fencing or walls?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PATIO
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced:)
a patio, terrace, or a detached deck?
1.

Yes

POOL
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced:)
a swimming pool, tennis court, or other recreational structure?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHED
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced:)
a shed, detached garage, or other building?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MISSOUT
Did we miss any other MAJOR remodeling, improvement or
replacement jobs done to your LOT or YARD in the last two years? Do
not include minor repairs, landscaping or painting.
1.
2.

Yes
No

MISOUTA
What was the job?
Enter one job per screen or "N" for no more jobs.
MISOUTB
(What was the job?)
Enter one job per screen or "N" for no more jobs.
MISOUTC
(What was the job?)
Enter one job per screen or "N" for no more jobs.

INTNWBED
Earlier you reported a bedroom was created out of unfinished space.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

NWBEDB

^oldjob_nwbed
Is this the same finished bedroom we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

NWBEDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NWBEDAM
How much did the entire finished bedroom cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.

INTNWBTH
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

NWBTHB
^oldjob_nwbth
Is this the same finished bathroom we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

NWBTHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NWBTHAM

How much did the entire finished bathroom cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.

INTNWREC
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

NWRECB
^oldjob_nwrec
Is this the same finished recreation room we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

NWRECWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NWRECAM
How much did the entire finished recreation room cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTNWOTH
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

NWOTHB
^oldjob_nwoth
Is this the same other finished room we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

NWOTHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NWOTHAM
How much did the entire other finished room cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTADBED
Earlier you reported a bedroom was added to your home.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

ADBEDB
^oldjob_addbed
Is this the same bedroom addition we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

ADBEDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ADBEDAM
How much did the entire bedroom addition cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTADBTH
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

ADBTHB

100

^oldjob_addbth
Is this the same bathroom addition we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

ADBTHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ADBTHAM
How much did the entire bathroom addition cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTADKIT
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

ADKITB
^oldjob_addkit
Is this the same kitchen addition we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR
is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

ADKITWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ADKITAM
How much did the entire kitchen addition cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.

101

INTADOTH
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

ADOTHB
^oldjob_addoth
Is this the same other room addition we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

ADOTHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ADOTHAM
How much did the entire other room addition cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTGARAG
Earlier you reported an attached garage was added to your home.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

GARAGB
^oldjob_garag
Is this the same attached garage addition we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

GARAGWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

102

GARAGAM
How much did the entire attached garage addition cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTPORCH
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

PORCHB
^oldjob_prch
Is this the same porch addition we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR
is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

PORCHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PORCHAM
How much did the entire porch addition cost, including your costs and
any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTDECK
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

DECKB
^oldjob_deck
Is this the same deck addition we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is
it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

103

DECKWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DECKAM
How much did the entire deck addition cost, including your costs and
any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTCRPRT
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

CRPRTB
^oldjob_carport
Is this the same carport addition we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR
is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

CRPRTWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CRPRTAM
How much did the entire carport addition cost, including your costs and
any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTOTHOT
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

OTHOTB

104

^oldjob_othout
Is this the same other outside addition we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

OTHOTWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHOTAM
How much did the entire other outside addition cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTBTHRD
Earlier you reported a bathroom was remodeled in your home.

Enter 1 to continue

BTHRDB
^oldjob_bthroom
Is this the same bathroom remodeling job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

BTHRDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BTHRDAM
How much did the entire bathroom remodeling job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.

105

INTKITRD
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

KITRDB
^oldjob_kitchn
Is this the same kitchen remodeling job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

KITRDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

KITRDAM
How much did the entire kitchen remodeling job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTRNBEDR
Earlier you reported a bedroom was renovated by moving, changing or
removing walls.

Enter 1 to continue

RNBEDRB
^oldjob_renbedr
Is this the same bedroom renovation job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

RNBEDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

106

RNBEDAM
How much did the entire bedroom renovation job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTRNBTH
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

RNBTHB
^oldjob_renbth
Is this the same bathroom renovation job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

RNBTHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RNBTHAM
How much did the entire bathroom renovation job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTRNOTH
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

RNOTHB
^oldjob_renoth
Is this the same other room renovation job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.

Yes, same job as last interview

107

No, different job

RNOTHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RNOTHAM
How much did the entire other room renovation job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTROOF
Earlier you reported a roof was added or replaced on your home.

Enter 1 to continue

ROOFB
^oldjob_roof
Is this the same roofing job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is it
a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

ROOFWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ROOFAM
How much did the entire roofing job cost, including your costs and any
amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTSIDNG
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

108

SIDNGB
^oldjob_siding
Is this the same siding job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is it a
different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

SIDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SIDAM
How much did the entire siding job cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTDOOR
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

DOORB
^oldjob_doorwin
Is this the same doors or windows job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

DOORWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DOORAM
How much did the entire doors or windows job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.

109

INTINSL
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

INSLB
^oldjob_insulat
Is this the same insulation job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is
it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

INSLWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INSLAM
How much did the entire insulation job cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTPIPE
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

PIPEB
^oldjob_wtrpipe
Is this the same interior water pipes job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

PIPEWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.

Yes

110

PIPEAM
How much did the entire interior water pipes job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTPLFXT
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

PLFXTB
^oldjob_plumfxt
Is this the same plumbing fixtures job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

PLFXTWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PLFXTAM
How much did the entire plumbing fixtures job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTWIRNG
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

WIRNGB
^oldjob_wiring
Is this the same electrical job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is
it a different job?

111

1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

WIRWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WIRAM
How much did the entire electrical job cost, including your costs and
any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTSECUR
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

SECURB
^oldjob_secure
Is this the same security system job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

SECURWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SECURAM
How much did the entire security system job cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTCARPT
Earlier you reported wall-to-wall carpeting was installed in your home.

Enter 1 to continue

112

CARPTB
^oldjob_carpet
Is this the same carpet installation job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

CARPTWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CARPTAM
How much did the entire carpet installation job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTFLOOR
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

FLOORB
^oldjob_floorin
Is this the same flooring installation job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

FLOORWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FLOORAM

113

How much did the entire flooring installation job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTPANEL
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

PANELB
^oldjob_panelin
Is this the same paneling, ceiling tile or drywall installation job we
recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

PANELWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PANELAM
How much did the entire paneling, ceiling tile or drywall installation job
cost, including your costs and any amount covered by insurance, not
counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTCENAR
Earlier you reported central air conditioning was added or replaced in
your home.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

CENARB
^oldjob_cenair
Is this the same central air conditioning job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

114

CENARWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CENARAM
How much did the entire central air conditioning job cost, including
your costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your
time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTHTEQU
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

HTEQUB
^oldjob_heatequ
Is this the same built-in heating job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

HTEQUWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HTEQUAM
How much did the entire built-in heating job cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTSEPT
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

SEPTB

115

^oldjob_septic
Is this the same septic tank job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR
is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

SEPTWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SEPTAM
How much did the entire septic tank job cost, including your costs and
any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTWTRH
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

WTRHB
^oldjob_wtrhtr
Is this the same water heater job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR
is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

WTRHWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WTRHAM
How much did the entire water heater job cost, including your costs and
any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTDSHW

116

^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

DSHWB
^oldjob_dshwshr
Is this the same built-in dishwasher job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

DSHWWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DSHWAM
How much did the entire built-in dishwasher job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTDSPL
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

DSPLB
^oldjob_dsposal
Is this the same garbage disposal job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

DSPLWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DSPLAM

117

How much did the entire garbage disposal job cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTMSINA
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

MSINAB
^oldjob_msinsid
In ^pymonth ^pyyear, we recorded the following MAJOR work inside
your home:
^oldwork_msinsid
Is this ^MISINA job included in that work, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

INSAWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INSAAM
How much did that MAJOR work inside your home cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTMSINB
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

MSINBB

118

^oldjob_msinsid
In ^pymonth ^pyyear, we recorded the following MAJOR work inside
your home:
^oldwork_msinsid
Is this ^MISINB job included in that work, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

INSBWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INSBAM
How much did that MAJOR work inside your home cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTMSINC
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

MSINCB
^oldjob_msinsid
In ^pymonth ^pyyear, we recorded the following MAJOR work inside
your home:
^oldwork_msinsid
Is this ^MISINC job included in that work, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

INSCWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

119

INSCAM
How much did that MAJOR work inside your home cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTDRIVE
Earlier you reported driveways or walkways were added or replaced on
your lot or yard.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

DRIVEB
^oldjob_drivewy
Is this the same driveways or walkways job we recorded in ^pymonth
^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

DRIVEWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DRIVEAM
How much did the entire driveways or walkways job cost, including
your costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your
time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTFENCE
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

FENCEB
^oldjob_fence
Is this the same fencing or walls job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear,
OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

120

FENCEWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FENCEAM
How much did the entire fencing or walls job cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTPATIO
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

PATIOB
^oldjob_patio
Is this the same patio, terrace or detached deck job we recorded in
^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

PATIOWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PATIOAM
How much did the entire patio, terrace or detached deck job cost,
including your costs and any amount covered by insurance, not
counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTPOOL
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

POOLB

121

^oldjob_pool
Is this the swimming pool, tennis court, or other recreational structure
job we recorded in ^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

POOLWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

POOLAM
How much did the entire swimming pool, tennis court, or other
recreational structure job cost, including your costs and any amount
covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTSHED
^Earlier_job_type
1.

Enter 1 to continue

SHEDB
^oldjob_shed
Is this the shed, detached garage, or other building job we recorded in
^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

SHEDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHEDAM
How much did the entire shed, detached garage, or other building job
cost, including your costs and any amount covered by insurance, not
counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.

122

INTMOUTA
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

MOUTAB
^oldjob_missout
In ^pymonth ^pyyear, we recorded the following MAJOR LOT or YARD
work:
^oldwork_missout
Is this ^MISOUTA job included in that work, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

OUTAWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTAAM
How much did that MAJOR LOT or YARD work cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTMOUTB
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

MOUTBB
^oldjob_missout
In ^pymonth ^pyyear, we recorded the following MAJOR LOT or YARD
work:
^oldwork_missout
Is this ^MISOUTB job included in that work, OR is it a different job?
1.

Yes, same job as last interview

123

No, different job

OUTBWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTBAM
How much did that MAJOR LOT or YARD work cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
INTMOUTC
^Earlier_job_type

Enter 1 to continue

MOUTCB
^oldjob_missout
In ^pymonth ^pyyear, we recorded the following MAJOR LOT or YARD
work:
^oldwork_missout
Is this ^MISOUTC job included in that work, OR is it a different job?
1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

OUTCWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTCAM
How much did that MAJOR LOT or YARD work cost, including your
costs and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
SUBFIX

124

Did the household get a low-interest loan or grant from a government
program to help pay for making any of these repairs or alterations to
your home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GATED
The following questions are about your community.
Is your community surrounded by walls or fences preventing access by
persons other than residents?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GATEDV
The following questions are about your community.
(Last time) we recorded that your community is surrounded by walls or
fences preventing access by persons other than residents.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ACCESSC
Does access to your community require a special entry system such as
entry codes, key cards, or security guard approval?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ACCESSCV
(Last time) we recorded access to your community requires a special
entry system such as entry codes, key cards, or security guard
approval.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ACCESSB
Does access to your building require a special entry system such as
entry codes, key cards, or security guard approval?

125

1.
2.

Yes
No

ACCESSBV
(Last time) we recorded access to your building requires a special entry
system such as entry codes, key cards, or security guard approval.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

AGERES
You mentioned that one or more members of your household are 55 or
older. Some communities are age-restricted, meaning that at least one
member of the family must be at least 55 years or older. Is your
development age-restricted?
1.
2.

Yes
No

AGERESV
(Last time) we recorded that your development was age-restricted,
meaning that at least one member of the family must be at least 55
years or older.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NORC
Sometimes communities that are not age-restricted still attract certain
age groups. Do you believe the majority of your neighbors are 55 or
over?

1.
2.

Yes
No

CLUB
Are any of the following features included in your community?
Community Center or Clubhouse?
1.
2.

Yes
No

126

GOLF
(Are any of the following features included in your community?)
Golf Course?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TRAILS
(Are any of the following features included in your community?)
Walking/Jogging Trails?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHUTLE
(Are any of the following features included in your community?)
Shuttle Bus?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CARE
(Are any of the following features included in your community?)
Day Care Center?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BEACH
(Are any of the following features included in your community?)
Beach, Park or Shoreline?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MEALS
Some properties offer special services to residents.
Even if you don't personally use them, does the management of this
building provide residents with:
Meals?
1.

Yes

127

TRANSP
(Some properties offer special services to residents. Even if you don't
personally use them, does the management of this building provide residents
with:)
Transportation?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HOUSKP
(Some properties offer special services to residents. Even if you don't
personally use them, does the management of this building provide residents
with:)
Housekeeping?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FINMGMT
Does the management of this building provide assistance with:
Managing Finances?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PHONUSE
(Does the management of this building provide assistance with:)
Phone Use?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHOPNG
(Does the management of this building provide assistance with:)
Shopping?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BATHNG
(Does the management of this building provide assistance with personal care
such as:)
Bathing?

128

1.
2.

Yes
No

EATNG
(Does the management of this building provide assistance with personal care
such as:)
Eating?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MOVNG
(Does the management of this building provide assistance with personal care
such as:)
Moving about?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DRESNG
(Does the management of this building provide assistance with personal care
such as:)
Dressing?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TOLTUSE
(Does the management of this building provide assistance with personal care
such as:)
Toilet use?
1.
2.

Yes
No

STRN
Now, I am going to ask you a few questions that are more
NEIGHBORHOOD specific.
Does your neighborhood have bothersome street noise or heavy
traffic?
1.
2.

Yes
No

129

ODOR
Does your neighborhood have bothersome smoke, gas, or bad smells?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CRIME
To the best of your knowledge, have any serious crimes occurred in
your neighborhood in the past 12 months?
For example, burglary, robbery, theft, rape, or murder.

1.
2.

Yes
No

NPROBS
Is there ^anything about the neighborhood that bothers you?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BOTHERS
What about the neighborhood bothers you?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

No Problem
Noise
Litter or housing deterioration
Poor city/county services
Undesirable commercial, institutional, or industrial property
People
Other - Specify

BOTHERSP
Enter description of other bothersome neighborhood condition
NOISN1
What about inside your building? How often, if ever, do you hear
neighbors through the floors, walls or ceilings of your
^home_mobile_building?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Never (at most once per year)
Rarely (less than 2 times per month)
Sometimes (less than 2 times per week)
Frequently (2 or more times per week)

130

NOISN2
Is the loudness of the noise bothersome?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NOISN3
Is the time of the noise bothersome?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NEWTRN
Is there public transportation for this area?
1.
2.

Yes
No

USETRN
^you_Anyone use public transportation regularly for commuting to
work or school?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TIMETRN
How many minutes does it take to get to the nearest bus stop, train
station or subway stop?
SHPCLS
Do you have grocery stores or drug stores within 15 minutes of your
home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHPCLSV
(Last time) we recorded you have grocery stores or drug stores within
15 minutes of your home.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SHP

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Are they satisfactory?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SATPOL
Do you have satisfactory police protection for this area?
1.
2.

Yes
No

KIDCOUNT
DO NOT DISPLAY THIS SCREEN
(see special instructions and stores)
SCHOOL
^DoChildren_Name attend a public school or a private school?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Public school (K-12)
Private school (K-12)
Other school (ungraded school, special schools, preschools, early learning
centers, etc.)
Schooled at home
Not in school

SCH
Is the public elementary school for this address satisfactory?
If more than one public elementary school, ask about the closest one to
the sample unit
1.
2.

Yes
No

SCHM
How do you think your public elementary school compares
academically to other public elementary schools in the area, is it:
Read answer categories
1.
2.
3.

Better?
About the same?
Worse?

SCHCLS
Is that public elementary school within one mile of here?

132

1.
2.

Yes
No

SCHCLSV
(Last time) we recorded that public elementary school is within one mile
of here.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RMOVINTRO
Now we are going to ask about where ^you_people lived before moving
here.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

rflag

eflag

REASONS
What are the reasons you moved from your last residence?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

A private company or person wanted to use it for some purpose
Forced to leave by the government
Disaster loss (fire, flood, etc.)
New job or job transfer
To be closer to work/school/other
Other, financial/employment related
To establish own household
Needed a larger house or apartment
Married, widowed, divorced, or separated
Other, family/personal related
Wanted a better quality house (apartment)
Change from owner to renter OR renter to owner
Wanted lower rent or less expensive house to maintain
Other housing related reasons
Evicted from residence
Other-Specify

133

REASONSP
Specify other reasons moved from last residence
WHYMOVE
What was the main reason you moved?
Enter precode 1-16 or enter 0 if all reasons of equal importance.
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

All reasons of equal importance
^WMPRIV
^WMGOVT
^WMDISL
^WMJOBS
^WMCLOS
^WMFEMP
^WMONHH
^WMLARG
^WMMARR
^WMFAML
^WMQUAL
^WMCHTN
^WMCHEP
^WMHOUS
^WMEVIC
^WMOTHR

WMOWNR1
Did you leaveBecause the owner, or member of the owner's family were going to
move into
that residence?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMCNDO1
(Did you leave)
Because that unit was going to become a condominium or cooperative?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMREPR1
(Did you leave)
Because the residence was closed for repairs?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

WMGOVP1
Did you leaveBecause the government wanted to use the land or building for some
other purpose?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMNFIT1
(Did you leave)
Because that residence was condemned by the government as unfit for
occupancy?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMPRIV2
In addition to the reason(s) given, did you leaveBecause a private company or person wanted to use it for some
purpose?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMOWNR2
Was that because the owner or members of the owner's family were
going to move into that residence?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMCNDO2
(Did you leave)
Because it was going to be a condominium or cooperative?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMREPR2
(Did you leave)
Because it was closed for repairs?
1.

Yes

135

WMGOVT2
(Did you leave)
Because the government forced you to leave?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMGOVP2
Was that because the government wanted to use the land or building
for some other purpose?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WMNFIT2
(Did you leave)
Because it was condemned by the government as unfit for occupancy?
1.
2.

Yes
No

LOOKNS
When you were going to move, did you look for a(n) ^HTYPEFILL in any
neighborhood other than this?
1.
2.

Yes
No

LOOKHS
Did you look at both ^houses_mobile and apartments?
1.
2.
3.

Yes, looked at both
No, didn't look at both
Looked only at this unit

NUMHS
About how many other houses, apartments, and manufactured/mobile
homes did you look at before you chose this one?
STOPLK
Some people look ^homes_neighborhood. Did you stop looking,
because you...
Enter all that apply. Separate with commas.
1.

Had to move quickly?

136

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Had trouble traveling to see others (caring for others, transportation,
disabilities)?
Didn't know of any others?
Were too busy to look more?
Were completely happy with this one?
Don't like looking?
No particular reason
Other-Specify

NLSP
Specify other reason stopped looking
HEARHS
How did you hear about this ^HTYPEFILL?
Probe: How did you FIRST hear? (if more than one source)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Advertisement (newspaper, booklet of homes available, internet, etc.)
Broker
Sign on property
Friend, relative, or acquaintance
Other-Specify

HEARSP
Specify other way heard about this place
PMOVYR
When was the last time you moved before this?
Enter 4-digit year
PMOVM
What month was that?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

137

NHOODA
People's reasons for selecting a new neighborhood may be different
from their reasons for choosing a particular home.
What attracted you to this NEIGHBORHOOD?

Enter exact words
WNBRHD
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Convenient to job
Convenient to friends or relatives
Convenient to leisure activities
Convenient to public transportation
Good schools
Other public services
Looks/design of neighborhood
House was an important consideration
Other-Specify

WNSP
Specify other reason attracted to this neighborhood

WHYTON
What is the MAIN reason you chose this neighborhood?
Enter precode 1-9 or enter 0 (zero) - All reasons of equal importance.
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

All reasons of equal importance
^WNJOB
^WNPEPL
^WNFUN
^WNTRAN
^WNSCH
^WNSRV
^WNLOOK
^WNHOME
^WNOTHR

HOMEA
Now considering your home, what attracted you to this ^HTYPEFILL?
Enter exact words
WHOME
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

138

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Financial reasons
Room layout/design
Kitchen
Size
Exterior appearance
Yard/trees/view
Quality of construction
Only one available
Other-Specify

WHSP
Specify other reasons for choosing this home
WHYTOH
What was the MAIN reason you chose this ^HTYPEFILL?
Enter precode 1-9 or enter 0 (zero). All reasons of equal importance.
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

All reasons of equal importance
^WHFIN
^WHDSN
^WHKIT
^WHSIZ
^WHEXT
^WHYRD
^WHQUL
^WHAVL
^WHOTH

XNRATE
Is this neighborhood better, worse, or about the same as your last
neighborhood?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Better
Worse
About the same
Same neighborhood

XHRATE
Is this ^HTYPEFILL better, worse, or about the same as your last home?
1.
2.
3.

Better
Worse
About the same

ALMV

139

Earlier you told me ^MOVERS moved into this ^HTYPEFILL within the
last 2 years.
Did ^you_all_he_she_they move here from the same previous
residence?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FIRST
Which people moved here from the first previous residence? Start with
the previous residence from which the most people moved.
^movers
Enter the line number of all people who moved from the first previous
residence, separate with commas
Make sure that all persons mentioned, and no one else moved from the
residence. Correct if necessary.

SECOND
Which people moved here from the next previous residence? Start with
the previous residence from which the most people moved.
Enter the line number of all people who moved from the second previous
residence, separate with commas.
Make sure that all persons mentioned, and no one else moved from the
residence. Correct if necessary.

THIRD
Which people moved here from the next previous residence? Start with
the previous residence from which the most people moved.
Enter the line number of all people who moved from the third previous
residence, separate with commas.
Make sure that all persons mentioned, and no one else moved from the
residence. Correct if necessary.
XSTATE
READ NAMES What State did ^you live in just before moving here?
^MOVERS2
Enter state abbreviation
Enter "NU" if previous residence was outside the U.S.

XUNIT

140

Was that residence Read all answer categories
1.
2.
3.
4.

A house?
An apartment?
A manufactured/mobile home?
Or some other type of residence?

XTEN
Was that home 1.
2.
3.

Owned or being bought by someone in that household?
Rented for cash?
Occupied without payment of cash rent?

XCOND
Was the ^XUNIT part of a cooperative or condominium, or neither one?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Cooperative
Condominium
Neither
Don't Know

XCOOP
For this survey, a cooperative is property that is owned by a
corporation made up of resident shareholders. Co-op owners can live
in their unit or rent it out. Is this what you mean when you say the
^XUNIT was a cooperative?
1.
2.

Yes
No

XPER
How many people lived in that household just before the move?
XHEAD
Was that ^XUNIT ^XTEN by someone who moved here?
1.
2.

Yes
No

XREL
Was it ^XTEN by a relative?
1.
2.

Yes
No

141

XCOST
When ^you moved, did ^your housing costs increase, decrease, or stay
about the same, including utilities and ^mort_rent.
Compare their share, if not whole household

1.
2.
3.
4.

Increase
Decrease
Stayed about the same
Don't Know

JTWINTRO
The next questions deal with commuting and the distance between a
person's home and job.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

WLINEQ
Did ^you_NAME work at any time last week?
Do not count a person as working if he/she was absent from work all last
week due to illness, vacation, strike, layoff, etc.
1.
2.

Yes
No

HJOB
Did ^you_NAME usually report to the same location to begin work each
day?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TRAN
How did ^you_NAME usually get to work last week?
If a person uses different means of transportation on different days...
(Which did ^you_Name use the most often?)
If a person uses more than one means of transportation on the same
day...
(Which covered the longest distance?)
1.
2.
3.

Car
Truck
Van

142

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Bus or Streetcar
Subway or elevated
Railroad
Taxicab
Motorcycle
Bicycle
Other vehicle
Walked only
Works at home

VEHCL
Did ^you_NAME drive alone or go with others?
1.
2.

Alone
Go with others

PASS
How many people, including ^yourself_Name usually ride in the
^vehicle?
Enter 15 if 15 or more people
TIMEJ
How many minutes did it usually take ^you_NAME to get to work?

TIME
What time did ^you_NAME usually leave for work? Was that A.M. or
P.M.?
Enter minutes and AM/PM on the next screens.

TIMEMIN
Enter Minute
TIMEAMPM
Enter A.M. or P.M.
1.
2.

A.M.
P.M.

DISTJ
How many miles was ^your_NAME trip to work?
Enter 0 if less than one mile

143

WHOME
Last week, did ^you_NAME do any of ^your_his_her regularly
scheduled work for ^your_his_her employer at home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WHHRW
Last week, how many hours did ^you_NAME work at home on a wage
or salary job?
WHDY
How many separate days last week did ^you_NAME work at home
instead of traveling to work?

WHHRB
Last week, how many hours did ^you_NAME work at home as a selfemployed person or contract worker or business owner?
RETINTRO
Now we'd like to ask more questions about ^your_this2 home.

Enter 1 to continue

FRSTOC
Were you the first ^person_people to occupy this home
or did someone else live here before you?
1.
2.

First occupants
Previously occupied

CUSHOM
How did ^you_OWNER obtain ^your_this2 home?
Did ^you_OWNER2 Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained
1.
2.

3.
4.

Buy the house already built?
Sign a sales agreement that included the land as well as the cost of building
the house? (INCLUDE BOTH UNITS THAT WERE UNDER
CONSTRUCTION AND THOSE NOT YET STARTED)
Have a general contractor build it on ^YOUR_OWNER OWN LAND? (ALSO
INCLUDES LEASED LAND)
Build it ^self_owner on ^YOUR_OWNER OWN LAND? (INCLUDE PERSON
ACTING AS OWN GENERAL CONTRACTOR. ALSO INCLUDES LEASED
LAND)
Receive it as a gift or inheritance?

144

PREOCC
Did ^you_OWNER receive the home as a gift or inheritance or
did ^you_OWNER2 purchase it?
1.
2.

Gift or inheritance
Purchased, bought or built

WHNGET
When did this household ^get the ^HTYPEFILL?
If land and building bought at different times, building only
RMOVINSP

TASB
When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for any of the following?
Asbestos
1.
2.

Yes
No

TPBPAI
(When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for any of the following?)
Lead-based paint
1.
2.

Yes
No

TRADON
(When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for any of the following?)
Radon
1.
2.

Yes
No

TPBPIP

145

(When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for any of the following?)
Lead pipes
1.
2.

Yes
No

TPBSOL
(When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for any of the following?)
Lead solder on copper pipes
1.
2.

Yes
No

TWATER
(When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for any of the following?)
Water quality
1.
2.

Yes
No

TALWIR
(When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for any of the following?)
Aluminum wiring
1.
2.

Yes
No

TREP
Were any repairs or replacements made as a result of the
inquiry, inspection, or test?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TADJ
Were any adjustments made to the purchase price of the
^HTYPEFILL as a result of the inquiry, inspection, or test?

146

1.
2.

Yes
No

LPRICEQ
What was the price of the ^HTYPEFILL?
(Exclude closing cost)
(For manufactured/mobile homes, exclude value of the land)
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

CPRICEQ
What was the construction cost as well as the value of the
land at that time?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

DWNPAY
Was the main source of down payment the sale of a previous
home, savings, or something else?
If bought outright, enter main source of full payment
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Sale of previous home if sold during 12 months prior to purchase of new
home
Savings or cash on hand
Sale of other investment
Borrowing, other than a mortgage on this property
Inheritance or gift
Land where building was built used for financing
Other; specify
No down payment

DWNPYSP
Specify other source of down payment
DWNAMT
^I_DWNPMT
Considering all sources of money, what was the total amount of the
down payment?
You may answer in dollars or percent.
Do not read the answers. Mark the appropriate box and enter the
amount on the following screen.
If bought outright, enter 2 for Percent

147

1.
2.

Dollars
Percent

DWNDLR
Enter amount in dollars
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

DWNPCT
Enter amount in percent
If bought outright, enter 100
FRSTHO
Have ^you_any ever owned a home before?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OWNLOT1
Do you own the land on which the manufactured/mobile home sits?
1.
2.

Yes
No

LVALUE
How much do you think the land would sell for on today's market?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

VACANCY

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

For rent only
For rent or for sale
For sale only
Rented, but not yet occupied
Spld, but not yet occupied
Held for occasional use throughout the year
Other; specify
Seasonal-Summer only
Seasonal-Winter only
Other seasonal; specify
Migratory

148

MOVAC
How many months has that ^HTYPEFILL been vacant?
If 1 to 24, enter number of months
If less than 1 month, enter 0
If over 2 years, enter 25
If never occupied, enter 26
VACANC1
Is ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL INTENDED for year-round use, for
occupancy only on a seasonal basis, or for use by migrant workers?

1.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Year round
Seasonal-Summer only
Seasonal-Winter only
Other seasonal; specify
Migratory

VCNC1SP
Specify other seasonal use
MOPERM
How many months has it been since ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL
was occupied as a permanent home?
If 1 to 24, enter number of months
If less than 1 month, enter 0
If over 2 years, enter 25
If never occupied as a permanent home, enter 26
YRRND
Does the construction and heating of ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL
make it suitable for year-round use?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TIMSHR
Is the ownership of ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL time-shared?
1.
2.

Yes
No

VACANC2
Is that ^HTYPEFILL to be...
Read bold categories

149

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

For rent only?
For rent or for sale?
For sale only?
Rented, but not yet occupied?
Sold, but not yet occupied?
Held for occasional use throughout the year?
Other; specify

VCNC2SP
Specify other year round use
SNITEV
In the past year, how many nights did the owner(s) stay
^here_there2?
1.
2.
3.

0-2 nights
3-7 nights
8 or more nights

SRENTV
In the past year, how many nights was ^the_that unit rented out?
1.
2.
3.

0-2 nights
3-7 nights
8 or more nights

WHYOWN
Which of the following reasons is why the owner(s) own
this ^HTYPEFILL? Because...
Read answer categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

It was a previous usual residence
It is used for recreational purposes
It is for investment purposes
Owner(s) wish to sell it but have not yet been able to
It was inherited
Some other reason; specify

SOTHSP
Specify other reason owned
S150MV
Is this unit within 150 miles of the owner's current residence?

150

1.
2.

Yes
No

VALUE

VRHMR

VRDIS

VRLAND

VRDEVL

VRADIS

VRECON

VRZONE

VRPYWG

VRCYWG

VROTH

RETCALK

RETCALK1

RETCALK2

151

PVALUE
How much do you think the house,lot/house,land/building
would sell for on today's market?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
VALUE1
How much do you think house,lot/apartment/mh/property
would sell for on today's market
s Do not include value of land
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
VALCHNG
Last time we interviewed your household, the value
of the ^mh_property at which you live was reported
to be $^I_VALUE. This time you reported the value
to be $^VALUE. This represents a substantial change.
What is the reason for the large difference?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Major repairs, alterations, additions, or improvements have since been made
Unit involved in disaster or partial demolition which changed the value
Sold or purchased land
Area has been much more developed
Area has had major disaster
Changes in economy
Rezoning
Previous response was wrong
Current response was wrong
Other response; specify

VRSP
Specify other reason value changed
VALUE2R
Let me repeat the question and correct what I have recorded.
How much do you think house,lot/apartment/mh/property
would sell for on today's market
s Do not include value of land
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
VALUE3
What was the purchase price?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

152

MARKT
Is this home currently for rent or sale?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MARKET
Is it for Read all categories
1.
2.
3.

Rent only?
Rent or for sale?
Sale only?

NROWNR
Is the ownership of the ^HTYPEFILL shared with anyone NOT
living here?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NRPAYM
Does anyone not living here pay some of the mortgage or utility
costs?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MORTBEGIN
DO NOT DISPAY THIS ITEM
1.

Enter 1 to continue

MORTCALLBK
WARNING
THE RESPONDENT IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
ABOUT MORTGAGES OR OTHER LOANS SECURED BY THE
PROPERTY.
YOU WILL BE INSTRUCTED AT THE END OF THIS INTERVIEW
TO ARRANGE A CALLBACK TO SPEAK WITH THE OWNER, SPOUSE
OF THE OWNER, AND/OR CO-OWNER.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

MORTINTRO

153

The next questions are about mortgages and other loans that are
secured by the property.
You may check your records if you wish. If you filled out your letter,
you may wish to refer to it for these questions.

Enter 1 to continue

MORTFL

MG
Not counting home equity loans, is there a mortgage or any loans on
this ^HTYPEFILL?
This includes land contracts
Do NOT include Reverse Annuity Mortgages or Home Equity Conversion
Mortgages
1.
2.

Yes
No

REGMOR
How many mortgages (or loans) are there now on the ^HTYPEFILL?
Do not count home equity loans
HELUMP
Do you ^also have a LUMP SUM home equity loan, that is, a home
equity loan that is paid out in a one-time lump-sum amount and that
must be repaid over a period of time?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HELUMN
How many LUMP SUM home equity loans do you have?
HELC
Do you ^also have a home equity LINE OF CREDIT, that is, a home
equity loan that allows you to borrow against it as often as you wish, up
to a fixed limit?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HELCN
How many home equity LINES OF CREDIT do you have?

154

LANDC
Is your mortgage a land contract?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MGP1
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
Earlier you told me that someone not living here pays some of the
mortgage or utility costs.
Was that for the utility costs, the mortgage, or both?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Previous answer to NRPAYM in RET module incorrect
Utility costs only
Mortgage costs only
Both utility and mortgage costs

MGP2
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
Then there is a mortgage or other loan on this ^HTYPEFILL, is that
correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SUMVER
^Earlier
^numregmort
^numlumpsum
^numcreditline
Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BLKINTRO

155

^mortgage_lumpsum
^FRinstruc

Enter 1 to continue

SUBMOR
^SUBMORintro
Did you get the ^mortgage_nummortgage through a State or local
government program that provides lower cost mortgages?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MATBUY
^Now_First ^MATBUYintro
Did you get the ^current the same year you ^acquired_bought your
home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NEWMOR
With regard to the ^mortgage_nummortgage, did you get a new
mortgage
or did you assume someone else's mortgage?
1.
2.
3.

New
Assumed
Wrap around

AMMORT1
How much was left to pay off when you assumed it?

Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

TERM1
How many years remained on the mortgage then?
REFI

156

Was this mortgage a refinancing of a previous mortgage?
1.
2.

Yes
No

REFNREAS
What were the reasons for refinancing this mortgage?
Enter all that apply

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

To get a lower interest rate
To reduce the monthly payment
To increase the payment period for the mortgage
To reduce the payment period for the mortgage
To renew or extend a loan that has fallen due, without increasing the
outstanding balance
To receive cash or increase the outstanding balance of the loan
Other reason, specify

OTRFSP
Specify other reasons for refinancing
CASH
How much cash did you receive?

Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more

ADDTNS
What percentage was used for additions, improvements or repairs to
the home?
YRMOR
What year did you get the the ^mortgage_loan?

Enter year from 1900 to 2030

TERM2
When you first obtained THIS ^mortgage_loan how many years was it
for?
Enter 0 if it varies.

157

AMRTZ
At your current payments, how long would it take to pay off the loan?
AMMORT2
^amountques
^HELck

Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

PINCOP
Does this ^mortgage_loan cover - Other homes or apartments besides this one?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MFARM
(Does this ^mortgage_loan cover - - )
Farm Land?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MCOM
(Does this ^mortgage_loan cover - - )
A business on this property?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RESMOR
How much of the $ ^number_amount applies just to your home?

Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

INTW

158

What is the current interest rate on the ^mortgage_loan?
For example 6 1/4%: Enter 6 here and fraction on next screen

INTF
(What is the current interest rate on the ^mortgage_loan? - Fraction)
Round down to nearest 1/8 percent
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

0 - no fraction
1/8 (.125%)
1/4 (.25%)
3/8 (.375%)
1/2 (.5%)
5/8 (.625%)
3/4 (.75%)
7/8 (.875%)

PMT
^PMTques
Include as much PITI as they pay
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

TAXPMT
Besides principal and interest, does the payment include - Property taxes?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INSPMT
(Besides principal and interest, does the payment include - - )
Homeowner's insurance?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PMIPMT
(Besides principal and interest, does the payment include - -)
Private Mortgage Insurance?

159

1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHPMT
(Besides principal and interest, does the payment include - -)
Anything else? (Exclude anything already mentioned)
1.
2.

Yes
No

PMIAMT
How much was the private mortgage insurance payment last year?

Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more

AMTM
How much were the other charges last year?
(Exclude property tax, homeowner's insurance and PMI)

Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

MORTIN
Is the mortgage an FHA, VA, Rural Housing Service/Rural Development
mortgage, or some other type?
1.
2.
3.
4.

FHA
VA
Rural Housing Service/Rural Development (Formerly Farmer's Loan
Administration)
Some other type

BANK
Did you borrow money from a bank or other organization OR did you
borrow it from an individual?
1.
2.

Bank or Organization
Individual

SELL
Was that the former owner of the home?
1.

Yes

160

VARY
Are the payments on this loan the same during the whole length of the
^mortgage_loan?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HOWVARY
How do they change?
Enter all that apply, seperate with commas

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Change in taxes or insurance or due to decline in principal balance
Change based on interest rates
Rise at fixed schedule during part of loan
Rise at fixed schedule whole length of loan
Last payment the biggest
Other, specify

VARMSP
Specify other reason why the monthly payment changes.
ASK1
Do they change for any other reason?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ASK5
Of the total amount you borrowed, what percentage will have to be paid
off in this last payment?

1.
2.
3.
4.

1-25 percent
26-50 percent
51-75 percent
76-100 percent

PERUS1
What percentage of this loan was used for the purchase of the home or
additions, improvements or repairs to this home?
MRLN

161

LOANTYPE

HECR
^earlier ^a_number_lines. ^line2_lines
What is your total credit limit on your ^numlines

Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

HEBAL
Do you now have an outstanding loan borrowed against ^it_numloan
1.
2.

Yes
No

HEBAM
What is your current outstanding balance on the ^loan_numloan?

Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

HEINTW
What is the current interest rate on the ^loan_numloan?
For example: 6 1/4% Enter 6 here and fraction on next screen
HEINTF
(What is the current interest rate on the ^loan_numloan? - Fraction)
Round down to nearest 1/8 percent
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

0 - no fraction
1/8 (.125%)
1/4 (.25%)
3/8 (.375%)
1/2 (.5%)
5/8 (.625%)
3/4 (.75%)
7/8 (.875%)

HEPMT

162

What was your last monthly payment on the ^loan_numloan

Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

IMPROV
Did you use any of the funds for additions, improvements or repairs to
this home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MRLN

LOANTYPE

RAM
Some people take out a special mortgage called a
Reverse Annuity Mortgage or Home Equity Conversion
Mortgage that borrows against the equity in their
homes to give them retirement money or income.
Some of these loans do not have to be paid back
during the owner's lifetime because it will be paid
back by the sale of the home when the estate is
settled. Some provide monthly income over a specified
period of time, after which it must be paid back.
Do you have this type of mortgage?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MORTEND

AMTXQ
^AMTXQA
^AMTXQB
^AMTXQC
Include school taxes, special assessments, and any other real estate
taxes.
Exclude taxes past due from other years.
^AMTXQD
Enter 0 for none
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more

163

TXRE
Last year did you receive a real estate property tax rebate, lower tax
rate, tax credit, or exemption from part of your real estate taxes?
1.
2.

Yes
No

AMTXRE
What was the amount of the property tax rebate?

Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more
BUYI1
Does this household have homeowner's insurance?
1.
2.

Yes
No

AMTI1
reference time for utility costs what was the total ^AMTI1?

Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

MHSTAY
Is ^the_that manufactured/mobile home to remain where it is, or is it to
be moved?
1.
2.

Remain
To be moved

OWNLOT2
^ownlot2 own the land?
1.
2.

Yes
No

INCS1
Earlier you told me ^INCS1A own the land. ^INCS1B pay rent for the
land?
1.
2.

Yes
No

164

FLRENT1
How many times a year is the land/site rent due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

LRENT1
What is the cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 0 for no cash rent
Enter 9996 for $9,996 or more
Enter 9997 for included in manufacured/mobile home park fee or
association fee

IFFEEMH1
^IFFEEMH1A ^IFFEEMH1B pay any ^IFFEEMH1C manufactured/mobile
home park fee?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CAMFMH1
How many times a year is the fee due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

FEEAMTMH1
What is the average cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
IFOTHF1
Are there any ^IFOTHF1 required fees for utility hookups, mobile home
association fees, and so forth?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FMHOTF1

165

How many times a year are the fees due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more
MHOTFE1
What is the average cost each ^timeinterval for those fees?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
IFFEEHO
Is there a required ^IFFEEHO association fee?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CAMFHO
How many times a year is the fee due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

FEEAMTHO
What is the average cost each ^TimeInterval?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
INCS2
In some parts of the country people own their homes but rent the land.
^INCS2 pay rent for the land?

1.
2.

Yes
No

LANPMT
Is the land rent included with the mortgage payment?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FLRENT2
How many times a year is the land rent due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

166

LRENT2
What does it cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
FRENT
How often is the rent on that ^HTYPEFILL due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more
RENT
^RENTA ^RENTB
^RENTC
If parking priced separately, exclude it here
^RENTD
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
VACVAC
Is ^HTYPEFILL for vacation or other short-term use?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BUYI2
Does this household have household property insurance?
1.
2.

Yes
No

AMTI2
In the past 12 months, what was the total cost?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
INCS3
^INCS3 separate rent for the land?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FLRENT3

167

How many times a year is the land/site rent due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

LRENT3
What is the cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 0 for no cash rent
Enter 9996 for $9,996 or more
Enter 9997 for included in manufactured/mobile home park fee or
association fee

IFFEEMH2
^IFFEEMH2A ^IFFEEMH2B ^IFFEEMH2C any ^IFFEEMH2D
manufactured/mobile home park fee?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CAMFMH2
How many times a year is the fee due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

FEEAMTMH2
What is the cost each ^timeinterval?

Enter 9996 for $9,996 or more
Enter 9997 for included in manufactured/mobile home rent
IFOTHF2
Are there any ^IFOTHF2 required fees for utility hookups, mobile home
association fees, and so forth?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FMHOTF2

168

How many times a year are the fees due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

MHOTFE2
What is the average cost each ^timeinterval for those fees?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
RENEW
(Some rental agreements include a special re-certification process. Recertification means a renter is REQUIRED to report everyone who lives with
them, all jobs, all savings and sources of income AND this determines the
amount of rent they have to pay.)
Do you have to re-certify to determine the amount of rent you pay?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SUBRNT1
Is your rent amount lower because you are in either a Federal, State or
local government housing program?
1.
2.

Yes
No

VCHER
(A housing voucher gives a renter the right to choose where they live
AND it helps pay for rent.)
Does your household have a housing voucher?

1.
2.

Yes
No

VCHRMOV
Can you use your housing voucher to move to another location?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PROJ1
Is the housing authority your landlord?

169

1.
2.

Yes
No

APPLY
Was your household assigned to this specific ^HTYPEFILLAPPLY, or
were you allowed to choose it yourself?
1.
2.

Household assigned to specific living quarters
Household allowed to choose living quarters

RCNTRL1
Does the government limit the rent on your ^HTYPEFILL through rent
control or rent stabilization?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RNTADJ1
Does anyone in the household work for the owner, or is anyone related
to the owner?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RNTADJ2
Is the rent adjusted because someone in the household works for or is
related to the owner?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PRENT
Of the ^RENTAMOUNTFILL rent you reported, how much is this
household required to pay?
SUBRNT2
Does the Federal, State, or local government pay some of the cost of
the unit?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PROJ2
Is the building owned by the public housing authority?
1.
2.

Yes
No

170

RCNTRL2
Does the local government limit the rent on the unit through rent
control or rent stabilization?
1.
2.

Yes
No

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UTIL_INTRO
Now I have some questions about the ^cost_billing.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

BUYE2
^does_would pay separately for -- Electricity?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No, included in rent, condo fee or other charges
Not used

BUYG2
(^does_would pay separately for) -- Gas?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No, included in rent, condo fee or other charges
Not used

BUYO2
(^does_would pay separately for) -- Fuel oil?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No, included in rent, condo fee or other charges
Not used

171

BUYF2
(^does_would pay separately for) -- Any other fuel?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No, included in rent, condo fee or other charges
Not used

BUYT2
(reference for URE/vacant utility billing for) -- Garbage and trash
collection?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No, included in rent, condo fee or other charges
Not used

BUYW2
(reference for URE/vacant utility billing for) -- Water supply and sewage
disposal?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No, included in rent, condo fee or other charges
Not used

USELECT
Do you use electricity in your home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EMPT
Are you billed separately for electricity?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the electricity . . .
1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

EGROUP

172

What else is included in the electricity bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

gas
fuel oil
any other fuel
garbage and trash
water and sewage

EFREQ
How many months does each used with combined electric bills bill
usually cover?
If billed more than once a month, enter 0.
RECELE
Do you have any of these records available showing your costs for
electricity?
(Can you please get them now?)

1.
2.

Yes
No

EJAN
From your records, what were the costs for electricity for the months of
. . . January?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
EAPR
(From your records, what were the costs for electricity for the months of . . .)
April?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
EAPRck
Is that amount from the ^Year bill?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EAUG
(From your records, what were the costs for electricity for the months of . . .)
August?
Enter 998 for $998 or more

173

EAUGck
Is that amount from the ^Year bill?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EDEC
(From your records, what were the costs for electricity for the months of . . .)
December?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
LASTELEC
How much was your most recent electric what's in electric bill bill?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
AMTE
reference time for utility costs what was the average MONTHLY cost for
electricity what's in electric bill?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
USEGAS
Do you use gas in your home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GASPIP
fill for piped/bottled gas q from underground pipes or bottled gas?
1.
2.

piped gas
bottled gas

GMPT
Are you billed separately for gas?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GBILL

174

Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the gas . . .

1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

GGROUP
What else is included in the gas bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
3.
4.
5.
6.

electricity
fuel oil
any other fuel
garbage and trash
water and sewage

GFREQ
How many months does each describes type of utility bill being
referenced bill usually cover?
If billed more than once a month, enter 0.
RECGAS
Do you have any of these records available showing your costs for
gas?
(Can you please get them now?)

1.
2.

Yes
No

GJAN
From your records, what were the costs for gas for the months of . . .
January?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
GAPR
(From your records, what were the costs for gas for the months of . . .) April?
Enter 998 for $998 or more

175

GAPRck
Is that amount from the ^Year bill?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GAUG
(From your records, what were the costs for gas for the months of . . .)
August?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
GAUGck
Is that amount from the ^Year bill?
1.
2.

Yes
No

GDEC
(From your records, what were the costs for gas for the months of . . .)
December?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
LASTGAS
How much was your most recent gas ^other_charges2 bill?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
AMTG
reference time for utility costs, what was the average MONTHLY cost for
gas ^other_charges2?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
USEOIL
Do you use fuel oil in your home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OMPT
Are you billed separately for fuel oil?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OBILL

176

Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the fuel oil . . .

1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

OGROUP
What else is included in the fuel oil bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
4.
5.
6.

electricity
gas
any other fuel
garbage and trash
water and sewage

AMTO
^12_lived2, what was the total cost for fuel oil ^other_charges3?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
USEOTHR
Do you use wood, coal, kerosene or any other fuel in your home?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FMPT
Are you billed separately for wood, coal, kerosene or any other fuel?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the wood, coal, kerosene or any other fuel . . .

1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

FGROUP

177

What else is included in the wood, coal, kerosene or any other fuel bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.

electricity
gas
fuel oil
garbage and trash
water and sewage

AMTF
^12_lived2,what was the total cost for wood, coal, kerosene or any
other fuel ^other_charges4?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
TMPT
Are you billed separately from other costs for garbage and trash
collection?
Enter "no" if the household hauls its own trash.
1.
2.

Yes
No

TBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the garbage and trash collection . . .

1.
2.
3.
4.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is not used?
is obtained free?

TGROUP
What else is included in the garbage and trash collection bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.

electricity
gas
fuel oil
any other fuel
water and sewage

AMTT

178

^12_lived2, what was the total cost for garbage and trash collection
^other_charges5?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
WMPT
Are you billed separately from other costs for water supply and sewage
disposal?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the water supply and sewage disposal . . .

1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

WGROUP
What else is included in the water and sewage bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

electricity
gas
fuel oil
any other fuel
garbage and trash

AMTW
^12_lived2, what was the total cost for water supply and sewage
disposal ^other_charges6?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
LODSTAT
^Do_Does3 pay a regular fixed rent as a lodger to someone in this
household?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RNTDUE

179

How often is ^your_name3 rent due?
Enter "12" if monthly.
Enter "53" if more often than weekly.
LODRNT
How much is the rent?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more
FOOD
Does that include food?
1.
2.

Yes
No

XCOUNTER

INCINTRO
The next questions are about income. We know that people aren't used
to talking about their income, but we ask these questions to get an
OVERALL statistical picture of how housing costs compare to income,
NOT to find out about you personally.
Enter 1 to continue
1.

Enter 1 to continue

INDVINCR

QSAL
During the past 12 months, did ^you_name receive any wages,
salary, tips, bonuses, or commissions?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SALQ
How much did ^you_name receive?
(Report amount from all jobs before any deductions for taxes, bonds or other
items.)
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
SALQV

180

I have recorded that ^you_name received ^SALQ in wages, salary,
tips, bonuses, or commissions DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QSELF
Did ^you_name receive any self-employment income during the
past 12 months?
Report income from own business (farm or non-farm) including
proprietorship and partnership.

1.
2.

Yes
No

SELFQ
What was the amount?
Report net income after operating expenses. Include earnings
as a tenant farmer or sharecropper. If net income was a loss
precede amount with a '-'. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
SELFQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^SELFQ in self-employment
income DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QINT
In the past 12 months, did ^you_name have interest from savings,
money market funds, IRA's, CDs, or other interest bearing accounts?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INTQ
What was the amount received?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
INTQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^INTQ in interest
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?

181

1.
2.

Yes
No

QDIV
(In the past 12 months), did ^you_name have dividends from stocks?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DIVQ
What was the amount received?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
DIVQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^DIVQ in dividends
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QRENT
(In the past 12 months), did ^you_name receive rental income?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RENTQ
What was the amount received?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a '-'. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
RENTQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^RENTQ in net rental
income DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QSS
Did ^you_name receive any Social Security or Railroad
Retirement benefits during the past 12 months?

182

1.
2.

Yes
No

SSQ
What was the amount?
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more
SSQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^SSQ in Social Security or
Railroad Retirement DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QSSI
Did ^you_name receive any Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) payments (during the past 12 months)?
Exclude Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI).

1.
2.

Yes
No

SSIQ
What was the amount?
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more
SSIQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^SSIQ in SSI payments
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QWELF
Did ^you_name receive any public assistance or
public welfare payments from the state or local welfare office
(during the past 12 months)?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WELFQ
What was the amount?
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more

183

WELFQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^WELFQ in public
assistance or public welfare payments DURING THE PAST
12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QRETIR
Did ^you_name receive any retirement or
survivor pensions (during the past 12 months)?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RETIRQ
What was the amount?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
RETRQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^RETIRQ in retirement
or survivor pensions DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QWKCMP
Did ^you_name receive any disability payments
such as SSDI, worker's compensation, veteran's disability
or other disability payments (during the past 12 months)?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WKCMPQ
What was the amount?
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more
WKCPQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^WKCMPQ in SSDI,
worker's compensation, veteran's disability or other disability
payments DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

184

QALIM
In the past 12 months, did ^you_name receive alimony or
child support?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ALIMQ
What was the amount?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
ALIMQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^ALIMQ in
alimony or child support DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QOTHER
(In the past 12 months), did ^you_name receive unemployment
compensation, any veteran's payments not already mentioned
or any other income?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHERQ
What was the amount from all sources?
(Do not include lump sum payments such as money from an inheritance or
sale of a home.)
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
OTHRQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^OTHERQ in income
from other sources DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MISSINC
What was ^your_NAME TOTAL income during the past 12 months?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more

185

MSINCV
I have recorded that ^your_NAME total income DURING THE
PAST 12 MONTHS was ^MISSINC. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CALCINC
^calc_record ^you_NAME ^have_has2 received
^income over the past 12 months.
Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ESTINC
What is your best estimate of the total income
^you_name received from all sources
over the past 12 months?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more
CROPSL
During the past 12 months did sales of crops, livestock, and other
farm products from this place amount to $1,000 or more?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TOTLINC

MSINC_XCNT

ESTTINC
What is your best estimate of the total income
^your_this4 family received from all sources
over the past 12 months?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more

LT25K
Was ^all_your2 total combined incomes over $25,000?

186

1.
2.

Yes
No

ZINCH
Is your_all of your total ^income2 THIS MONTH
about the same as it was a year ago?
If income is about the same, or within 10 percent,
or just cost of living adjustments, enter "Yes"
1.
2.

Yes
No

ZINCN
What do you expect your_all of your total ^income2 to be
in the NEXT 12 MONTHS?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '.
Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more
QFS1
Did ^your_this4 receive Food Stamp Benefits
in the past 12 months?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RNFQF

WHIRT

AVGRT

AVLRF

AGLRT

RAVEL

187

RAVGS

RAVFU2

RAVWD2

RAVWR2

TAMHC

MSSAL_XCNT

WHINC

RAVINC2

TEFIN

RTIO2

RTVER
One of the main purposes of this survey is to better understand how
housing costs compare to income.
Earlier you reported that the rent you pay for your ^HTYPEFILL is
^PRENT_RENT ^month_year. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RTCOR
What is the correct figure?
If parking priced separately, exclude it here
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
Enter 0 for same amount, but different frequency
RTFRE

188

(How often is the rent due?)
Enter 12 if monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more
RTFAM
Earlier you reported that you expected your total family income in the
NEXT 12 MONTHS to be ^ZINCN. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RTFAV
I would like to verify that your total family income from wages, salaries,
pensions, and all other sources of income in the past 12 months was
^TOTLINC. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RFAMC
What is the correct figure?
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more
Enter 0 for none
TYPEHLP
In these difficult economic times, many people have trouble
making ends meet. Do you receive any EXTRA help from
people or groups outside the household to meet your monthly
expenses, such as help with Read bold categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Food or groceries?
Clothes?
Car or transportation expenses? (include gas, car payments, tolls, public
transportation, etc.)
Child care?
Medical care or medicine?
Utility bills?
The rent?
None

GROCH
What kind of help do you receive with food or groceries?
GROCMH

189

What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
CLOTH
What kind of help do you receive with clothes?
CLOTMH
What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
CARPH
What kind of help do you receive with car or transportation expenses?
CARPMH
What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
KIDCH
What kind of help do you receive with child care?
KIDCMH
What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
MEDIH
What kind of help do you receive with medical care or medicine?
MEDIMH
What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
UTILH
What kind of help do you receive with utility bills?
UTILMH
What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
COSTH
What kind of help do you receive with the rent?
COSTMH

190

What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
ROTHE
Do you receive any other help or assistance in making ends meet?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHEH
What other kind of help or assistance do you receive?
OTHRMH
What is the average monthly dollar amount of this help or assistance?
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more
RATING_BEG
The next two questions are about your home and your neighborhood,
and how you feel about each of them, considering everything that we
have talked about during this interview.

Enter 1 to continue

HOWH
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your ^HTYPEFILL as a place
to live?
10 is best, 1 is worst.
Probe: We would like your opinion please.
HOWN
How would you rate your neighborhood on a scale of 1 - 10?
10 is best, 1 is worst
Probe: We would like your opinion please.
Enter 0 "No Neighborhood" if respondent volunteers this answer
MGER_INTRO
Now I have a ^few_couple.

ISNAMEQ
Is there a name for ^this_that (building or complex)?

191

1.
2.

Yes
No

NBLGCOQ
What is it?
OWNHERE

OWNHEREQ
Does either the owner or a resident manager live in ^this_that
(building/complex)?
Exclude staff who do only maintenance.
1.
2.

Yes
No

OWNHEREV
Last time we recorded that either the owner or a resident manager lives
in
this (building or complex).
Choose appropriate wording
Is this information still correct?
Exclude staff who do only maintenance work

1.
2.

Yes
No

ADDVER
Last time we recorded the following information for either the
^coopCondoMobile owner's name and address or for where you send
your rent.
OLD NAME: ^OWNNAV
OLD ADDRESS: ^OWNADDV
OLD CITY/ST/ZIP: ^OWNCTYV, ^OWNSTV ^OWNZIPV
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OWNNAQ
What is the ^current ^owner name?

192

OWNADDQ
What is the ^current address?
OWNCTYQ
What is the ^current city?
OWNSTQ
In which state is the ^current address?
Enter the state
OWNZIPQ
What is the ^current zip code?
OWNLOCQ
Is this a home or office address?
1.
2.

Home
Office

OWNTLEQ
Is this person the owner or someone else?
1.
2.

Owner
Other

SCRNPHA
Does this address appear to be a public housing authority?
1.
2.

Yes
No

PHACKVP
Earlier I recorded that ^your_the ^HTYPEFILL is NOT owned by a public
housing authority. Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OWNAREV
Last time we recorded the following telephone number for ^OWNNA
^I_OWNARE ^I_OWNPRE ^I_OWNSUF ^I_OWNEXT
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

193

OWNAREQ
What is ^OWNNA's telephone number including area code?
OWNPREQ
Enter owner/office telephone prefix
OWNSUFQ
Enter owner/office telephone suffix.
OWNEXTQ
(What is ^OWNNA's telephone extension?)

OWNTYPQ
Is this the home or business number?
Probe if necessary
1.
2.

Home
Business

OLDTYPE
Last time we recorded that this is ^I_OWNTYP number.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NRCNTR

INDVINCN

HERE
(I ^also_have a few questions that I would like to ask ^NAMEFILL2.)
(Is ^he_she here now?)
If Yes, ask: May I speak to ^him_her please?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QSALNR

194

Talking to: ^NAMEFILL2
^NRResp1
^NRResp2 ^RESPONDENT
^NRResp3
^NRResp4
During the past 12 months, did you receive any wages, salary, tips,
bonuses, or commissions?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SALNRQ
How much did you receive?
(Report amount from all jobs before any deductions for taxes, bonds or other
items.)
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
SALNRQV
I have recorded that you received ^SALNRQ in wages, salary,
tips, bonuses, or commissions DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Is this correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

QSELFNR
Did you receive any self-employment income during the past 12
months?
Report income from own business (farm or non-farm) including
proprietorship and partnership.
1.
2.

Yes
No

SELFNRQ
What was the amount?
Report net income after operating expenses, including earnings as a
tenant farmer or sharecropper. If net income was a loss precede amount
with a '-'. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
SELFNRQV

195

I have recorded that you received ^SELFNRQ in self-employment
income DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QOTHNR
Did you receive income on a REGULAR basis from any other sources
during the past 12 months?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHNRQ
What was the amount from all other sources?
(Do not include lump sum payments such as money from an inheritance or
sale of a home)
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more
OTHNRQV
I have recorded that you received ^OTHNRQ in income on a regular
basis from other sources DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. Is this
correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NRIAVFL

QSALEST
Ask to speak to ^RESPONDENT again, if necessary
(As I mentioned earlier, we are concerned about housing costs compared to
income.)
In case I'm not able to reach ^NAMEFILL2 at a later time, can you
provide an estimate of ^NAMEFILL2's total income before deductions in
the past 12 months?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHEST

196

Is there anyone home now who could provide an estimate of
^NAMEFILL2's income in the past 12 months?
If yes, ask to speak to person. Introduce yourself.
1.
2.

Yes
No

SALEST
What is your estimate of ^NAMEFILL2's total income before deductions
in the past 12 months?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998
OBRINTRO
^NRI_Resp

Enter 1 to continue

EMISSR
The next questions are about the CONDITION of the outside
of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
Does the roof have missing shingles or other missing roofing
materials?
(Do not count gutters or downspouts)
1.
2.

Yes
No

EHOLER
Does the roof have any holes?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ESAGR
Does the roof's surface sag or appear uneven?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EMISSW
Do the outside walls have any missing siding, bricks, or
other missing wall materials?

197

1.
2.

Yes
No

ESLOPW
Do the outside walls slope, lean, buckle, or slant?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EBOARD
Are any of the windows in ^your_the ^home_mobile_building
boarded up?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EBROKE
Are any of the windows in ^your_the ^home_mobile_building broken?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EBAR
Are any of the windows in ^your_the ^home_mobile_building covered
with metal bars?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ECRUMB
Are there holes or open cracks or crumbling in the foundation of
^your_the ^home_mobile_building -- that is, in the base on which the
^home_mobile_building stands?
(Do not count holes made for ventilation)
1.
2.

Yes
No

EWATER
These next questions ask about the area that is
within a half block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
For this survey, a half block is about 300 feet in length.
Are there any bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes, rivers,
or the ocean within a half block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building?
1.

Yes

198

WFPROPV
Last time we recorded that ^your_this1 ^home_mobile_building
is waterfront property.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WFPROP
Would you call ^your_this1 ^home_mobile_building
waterfront property?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FLOODPLN
Is this property in a flood plain?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EGREEN
Are any open spaces, such as parks, woods, farms, or
ranches within a half block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ETRANSV
Last time we recorded that there were railroads, airports, or highways
with
at least 4 lanes within a half block of ^your_the
^home_mobile_building.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ETRANS
How about any railroads, airports, or highways with
at least 4 lanes -- any of these within a half
block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building?

199

1.
2.

Yes
No

EPRKGV
(Last time) we recorded that there were parking lots within a half block
of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EPRKG
Are there any parking lots within a half
block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ESFDV
(Last time) we recorded that there were single-family houses.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ESFD
Are there any single-family houses?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ELOW1V
(Last time) we recorded that there were single-family townhouses or
rowhouses.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ELOW1
How about single-family townhouses or rowhouses?
1.

Yes

200

EAPTBLV
(Last time) we recorded that there were apartment buildings within a
half a block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EAPTBL
Are there any apartment buildings within a
half a block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EMOBIL
Are there any manufactured/mobile homes?
(EXCLUDE CAMPERS)
1.
2.

Yes
No

ECOM1V
Last time we recorded that there were businesses or institutions, such
as stores, restaurants, schools, or hospitals
within half a block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ECOM1
Are there any businesses or institutions, such
as stores, restaurants, schools, or hospitals
within half a block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ECOM2V

201

(Last time) we recorded that there were factories or other industrial
structures.
Is this information still correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ECOM2
How about any factories or other industrial structures?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EHEIGHT
Thinking of the apartment buildings that are located within a half block
of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building, how many stories is the tallest
one?

1.
2.
3.

7 or more stories
4-6 stories
Less than 4 stories

EBARCL1V
Last time we recorded that there was a building with metal bars on its
windows
within half a block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EBARCL1
Now, thinking of ALL of the buildings that are within half a block of
^your_the
^home_mobile_building, do any of these buildings have metal bars on
their windows?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EBARCL2V
(Last time) we recorded that there was more than one building with
metal bars on the windows.
Is this information still correct?

202

1.
2.

Yes
No

EBARCL2
Is there more than one building with metal bars on the windows?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EABAN1
Are there any vandalized or abandoned buildings within half a block of
^your_the ^home_mobile_building?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EABAN2
Is there more than one vandalized or abandoned building?
1.
2.

Yes
No

EJUNK1
Is there trash, litter, or junk in the streets, roads, empty lots,
or on any properties within half a block of ^your_the
^home_mobile_building?
(INCLUDING THIS BUILDING)

1.
2.

Yes
No

EJUNK2
Is there a small amount or a large amount of trash, litter, or junk?
1.
2.

Small Amount
Large Amount

EROAD
What is the condition of the streets within half a block or ^your_the
^home_mobile_building?
Do these streets need major repairs, minor repairs, or no repair work?
1.

Major repair work

203

2.
3.
4.

Minor repair work
No repair work
No streets within half a block

EAGE1
Finally, is ^your_the ^home_mobile_building older, newer, or about the
same age as the nearby ^homes_apartments?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Older
Newer
Same age
Very mixed

RESPTYP
MARK WITHOUT ASKING
What type of respondent is this?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Owner
Manager
Neighbor
Real Estate Agent
URE Occupant
Other

MARK

MARKTWO

OUTCOME

TELFLAG

PHONEOK

NOSUNDAY

FRIP

204

PEOPLECN

RIPHID

FLANG

CALLBACK

LENGTH

TTIME

APNTMT
TODAY IS: ^DATEFILL
^CbReas
^PrevAppointment

1.
2.
3.

Set NEW Appointment
Keep SAME Appointment
No Appointment

CBNOTES
I'd like to schedule a DATE to ^conduct_complete the interview.
What DATE AND TIME would be best to ^visit_callback?
TODAY IS: ^DATEFILL
^CbReas

CBREF
Exit this case now. Call the case up again and make it a
TYPE A noninterview before transmitting.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

TELHH
If we need to contact you by telephone to followup on missing data,
is there a telephone in this ^HTYPEFILL_home?

205

1.
2.

Yes
No

TELIN
Is Telephone OK?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TELAV
Is there a telephone elsewhere on which people
in this household can be contacted?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TELWHR
Where is the phone located?
BCKAREA
What is the telephone number where you would like to be called?
^PhoneInstr

^ext

Enter area code
BCKNUM
(What is the telephone number where you would like to be called?)
^PhoneInstr

^ext

Enter phone number

BCKEXT
(What is the telephone number where you would like to be called?)
^PhoneInstr

^ext

Enter extension
BCKHO
Is this a home, office, cell or other type of number?
Current Number: ^PHONEFILL

^ext

Home

206

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Office
Cell
Beeper, Pager, Answering Service
Public Pay Phone
Toll Free
Other
Fax

BESTTIME
We will contact this ^HTYPEFILL_home again in ^two_four
years to update our data. In general, what is the best time of
day to reach this household?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Morning (9 am - 12 noon)
Noon/lunchtime (11 am - 1 pm)
Afternoon (12 noon - 4 pm)
Suppertime/early evening/dinnertime (4 pm - 7 pm)
Evening (6 pm - 9 pm)
Anytime (9 am - 9 pm)
Late evening (7 pm - 9 pm)
Daytime (9 am - 4 pm)
After 5 pm

BESTTIM2
Enter specific best time to reach household

NOSUN
Would a possible Sunday interview be acceptable?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RIPQ
This item shoud be asked only of the person
who answered most of the questions.
If necessary, ask to speak to that person.
If that person is unavailable, enter <3> Unavailable.
Contact in 2-6 years
If we talk to someone else in your household the next time, instead
of you, is it OK if we use your answers as a starting point?
1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Unavailable

LANG

207

In what language was the interview conducted?
1.
2.
3.

English
Spanish
Other; specify

LANGSP
Specify other language
CBTHANK
Thank you for your help.
I will ^visit_callback at ^later_suggested.
^Appointment

Enter 1 to continue

THANKU
This completes the interview.
Before I go, I would like to inform you that my supervisor
may call to check on the quality of my work.
Thank you for your time. You've been very helpful.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

C1TYPE
Define the contact person type.
1.
4.

B/C Contact
Vacant Contact

C1FNAME
Enter the first name of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.
C1LNAME
Enter the last name
C1TITLE
Enter the title of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.
C1ADDR1
Enter the address

208

C1ADDR2
Enter the address
C1PO
Enter the city
C1ST
Enter the state
C1ZIP5
Enter the five digit zip code
C1ZIP4
Enter the four digit zip code extension
C1AREA
Enter the area code of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.
C1NUM
Enter the telephone number
C1EXT
Enter the extension
C1HO
Is this a home, office, cell or other type of number?
Current Number: ^CPHONEFILL1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

^CPext1

Home
Office
Cell
Beeper, Pager, Answering Service
Public Pay Phone
Toll Free
Other
Fax

CONCK
Is there another contact person?
1.
2.

Yes
No

C2TYPE

209

Define the contact person type.
1.
4.

B/C Contact
Vacant Contact

C2FNAME
Enter the first name of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.
C2LNAME
Enter the last name
C2TITLE
Enter the title of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.
C2ADDR1
Enter the address
C2ADDR2
Enter the address
C2PO
Enter the city
C2ST
Enter the state
C2ZIP5
Enter the five digit zip code
C2ZIP4
Enter the four digit zip code extension
C2AREA
Enter the area code of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.
C2NUM
Enter the telephone number
C2EXT
Enter the extension
C2HO

210

Is this a home, office, cell or other type of number?
Current Number: ^CPHONEFILL2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

^CPext2

Home
Office
Cell
Beeper, Pager, Answering Service
Public Pay Phone
Toll Free
Other
Fax

TRANS
Are you ready to transmit this case?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SHOFINAL
FINAL OUTCOME CODES
MODE:
^MODE
MARK:
^MARK
MARKTWO: ^MARKTWO
OUTCOME: ^OUTCOME
ENTER 1 TO CONTINUE
1.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter 1 for "What is this survey all ABOUT?"
Enter 2 for "How will this information be USED?"
Enter 3 for "How was I SELECTED?" or "Why can't you SELECT someone
else?"
Enter 4 for "Is participation VOLUNTARY?"
Enter 5 for "Who SEES my answers?"
Enter 6 for "Is this survey AUTHORIZED by law?"
Enter 7 for "How will this survey benefit ME?"
Enter 8 for "I consider this a WASTE of money."
Enter 9 for "I thought the Census Bureau only worked every TEN YEARS."

PURPOSE1

211

This survey provides information about:
- The cost of housing for the American public.
- The availability of housing for different segments of the American
public, such as the elderly, low income, and different minority groups.
- Trends in housing market. For example:
+ What type of housing (single family homes, condominiums,
townhouses,
manufactured/mobile homes, etc.) are people buying?
+ What type of fuels and appliances are being used?
+ Is the quality of housing in this country improving or getting worse
for most people?
+ Is the cost of owning and maintaining a home changing?
+ Is the cost of renting changing?
+ Are people adding to their living space?
+ What proportion of our population lives in overcrowded housing?
+ Are neighborhoods getting better or worse?
- How close are we to our national goal of providing quality housing for
each American?
- To provide data for the President to present an annual report to
Congress.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE2
Some uses for the information are the following:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of existing housing programs.
- To plan new programs.
- To determine the amount of money required to solve different types of
housing problems.
- To determine at what income level families of various sizes qualify for
low-income housing assistance programs.
- To determine how much support low-or middle-income families should
receive in the form of rent subsidies or mortgage assistance programs.
- To determine if existing mortgage programs are adequate.
- To provide data for the President to present an annual report to
Congress.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE3

212

How he/she was selected:
- We selected an address, not you or your family.
- If you were to move, this address would remain in the survey, not your
new one.

Why we can't select someone else:
- Each address is scientifically selected to represent thousands of other
housing units.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE4
- Yes, participation is voluntary.
- To produce valid and reliable results, everyone should participate.
- Decisions will be made with or without your input. By participating,
your voice will be heard in Washington.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE5
- Any information you provide is confidential by law (Title 13, section 9a
of the U.S. Code).
- Individual people or homes cannot be identified in publications.
- Interviewers have taken an oath not to reveal the information. If they
break this oath, they can be fined or imprisoned.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE6
- The Census Bureau collects the data for the Department of Housing
and
Urban Development under Title 12, section 1701Z-1 and 2(g) of the U.S.
Code.
- Your participation is voluntary but essential to the success of the
survey.

Enter 1 to continue

213

PURPOSE7
- Because of the survey, Federal funds are allocated more efficiently.
The survey actually saves more money than it costs.
- Government programs, such as (Select any: mortgage assistance,
loans, rent assistance, low-cost housing) exist or may exist in the future
that you, or someone you know, might participate in.
- The survey results are used to evaluate our progress toward
providing each American with decent housing.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE8
- It actually saves more money than it costs, because the information is
used to allocate housing funds more efficiently.
- To keep costs low, we only interview a sample of households, that's
why your participation is so important.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE9
- We're best known for the census, but we conduct surveys all the time.
This housing survey is one of them.
- We have over 3,000 interviewers who work all across the country.

Enter 1 to continue

SHOWROSCP
STATUS OF HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION
HH R

LN NAME

SEX

REL

AGE MAR

LPR

^HH ^RESP ^LN ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^AGE ^MARSTAT
^PAR

Enter 1 to continue

HCHGRESP
(With whom am I speaking?)

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