American Housing Survey

2017 American Housing Survey (AHS) which covers a national sample with concentrated sample size in 25 major metropolitan areas.

2015 AHS Items Booklet

American Housing Survey

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2015 American Housing Survey
Computer Assisted Instrument Items Booklet

Issued November 2014
Modified January 2015

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Table of Contents - Modules by Instrument Sequence Order
Name
Abbreviation
Front
Housing Unit
Noninterview
Demographics
Inventory
Equipment
Breakdown
Real Estate
Mortgage
Taxes and Fees
Renter Subsidies
Utilities
Housing Counseling
Home Improvement
Income
Non-relative Income
Demographics Supplement
Disabilities
Recent Movers
Neighborhood Quality
Arts and Culture
Healthy Homes
Food Security
Ratio Verification
Manager
Close
Back
Preinterview
Frequently Asked Questions

FRONT
HU
NOINT
DEMOBASE
INV
EQP
BRKDN
RET
MORT
TXFEES
SUBRENT
UTILOD
HOCO
HMR
INC
NRIPLUS
DEMSUPP
DSB
RMOV
NHQ
ARTC
HHM
FDS
RVER
MGER
CLOSE
BACK
PREINT
Q&A

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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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

NEEDTC
Proceed with personal interview only if you have made a sufficient effort to
complete a telephone interview. If you have already arrived at the sample unit
and the respondent is available, proceed with the personal interview.

1.
2.

Enter 1 to continue
Enter 2 to quit if respondent is unavailable

DIALCP
Dial: Alternate Telephone

Address Listing Telephone Type

^RESIDENT: ^RESPONDENT
Address: ^ADDRESSFILL

Time: ^TIMEFILL

Enter your result.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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

1

SDIAL
You just dialed the Primary Telephone Number and reported that no one
answered.
Dial the Alternate Address Listing Third Telephone Type Telephone
Number: Third Telephone Number
Enter your result.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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

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

^I_ext

Enter area code

NWCPNUM
What is the new telephone number?
^Old ^I_PHONEFILL

^I_ext

Enter phone number

NWCPEXT
What is the new telephone number?
^Old ^I_PHONEFILL

^I_ext

Enter extension

2

NWCPHO
Is this a home, work, mobile, or other type of number?
^Old ^I_PHONEFILL

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

^I_ext

Home
Work
Mobile
Pager, Beeper, 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.

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

3

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, Letter Summary or Letter FR
Instruction Fill

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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INTROB
? [F1]
Is the ^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.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Continue interview
Inconvenient time; callback needed
Vacant
Noninterview
URE
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

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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

6

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

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

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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

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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_the ^new mailing 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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

9

HTYPE
?[F1]
Is ^address_unit a house, an apartment, a manufactured/mobile home,
or some other type of residence?

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

House
Apartment, flat
Manufactured/mobile home
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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

ISTYPE
?[F1]
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?

10

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

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COMPLEX
Some apartment buildings are part of a complex of multiple apartment
buildings. Is this building part of a complex?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ISNAMEQ
Is there a name for ^this_that building_complex?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NBLGCOQ
What is it?

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

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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?

TYPEABCM
? [F1]
^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

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SUREA
Are you sure this case is a Type A noninterview?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

14

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
? [F1]
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

15

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

16

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

17

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.

18

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

19

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

BOTRO
Did you call your supervisor?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TYPITTL
Give the title of your supervisor who authorized this classification.

EXPOSE
Is the interior-

1.
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

20

NOINTC
Enter Type C Noninterview Reason

30.
31.
32.
33.
36.
37.
42.
43.

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
Unit does not exist or unit is out of scope
Unlocatable Sample Address

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

NOINTCSP
Specify Type C reason

21

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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.

RESPTYP
MARK WITHOUT ASKING
What type of respondent is this?

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

Owner
Manager
Neighbor
Real Estate Agent
URE Occupant
Regular Occupant (Non-Owner)
Other

22

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
LPR

R
LN
AGE

NAME

SEX

REL

ED

RACE

MAR

^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

LN

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

23

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

24

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

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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

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RRP
What is ^your_NAME relationship to ^REFFNAME ^REFLNAME?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Opposite-sex husband/wife/spouse
Opposite-sex unmarried partner
Same-sex husband/wife/spouse
Same-sex unmarried partner
Biological son or daughter
Adopted son or daughter
Stepson or stepdaughter
Grandchild
Father or mother
Brother or sister
Parent-in-law
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law
Other relative
Foster child
Housemate/roommate
Roomer/boarder
Other nonrelative

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

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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

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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

ORIGN
^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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ORISPN
^Are_Is1 (name/you) Mexican,
Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican,
Cuban, Cuban American, or some other Spanish,
Hispanic, or Latino group?
If multiple answer, Probe: (Which group (do/does) ( you/he/she) most closely
identify with?)

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

Mexican
Mexican American
Chicano
Puerto Rican
Cuban
Cuban-American
Other Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino group

OROTSP
What is the name of (your/his/her) other Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
group?

OROTSS
Specify "Other" Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino group

RACE
& ^Flashcard
Please choose one or more races that ^you_NAME2 ^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

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RACEAS
Which of the following Asian groups (are / is) ( you/he/she)?
Read each item
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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

Asian Indian
Chinese
Filipino
Japanese
Korean
Vietnamese
Other Asian - DO NOT READ

RACEPI
Which of the following Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander groups
(are / is) ( you/he/she)?
Read each item
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1.
2.
3.
4.

Native Hawaiian
Guamanian or Chamorro
Samoan
Other Pacific Islander - DO NOT READ

RACEOT
Read only if necessary:
What is (your/his/her) race?

RACESP
Specify other race

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

96.

Not Listed

SPAR2
We have reported ^PAR_NAME as ^your_NAME parent.
^Do_Does ^your_NAME have another parent in the household?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SLNPAR2
Who is ^your_NAME other parent?
Enter line number of one parent if more than one

96.

Not Listed

COHAB
Is ^COHAB currently living with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner?

1.
2.

Yes
No

COHABWHO
Who is that?

96.

Not listed

32

DOMPART
Are ^DOMPARTS and ^DOMPART2 currently living in a registered
domestic partnership or civil union?
If it is necessary to clarify this question, please be aware that we are
intending to capture couples who registered with a government (city, state)
rather than those who are allowed to list their partner on their health insurance
through their employer, but have not registered with the state.

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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

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CHANGE
Review All Categories

HH R
LN
LNPAR AGE

NAME

SEX

REL

ED

RACE

OR

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
LNPAR AGE

NAME

SEX

REL

ED

RACE

OR

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
LNPAR AGE

NAME

SEX

REL

ED

RACE

OR

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.

Name
Age or Date-of-Birth
Sex
Origin
Race
Marriage
Education
Parents

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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
(What is ^your_name correct name?)
Enter last name
If last name is the same as displayed, press enter,
otherwise enter the new 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?

35

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

36

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.

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)

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

37

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
LNPAR AGE

NAME

SEX

REL

ED

RACE

OR

MAR

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

38

TPARKB
How many, including ^your_that manufactured/mobile home, are in the
group?
Enter 997 for any number over 997.
If the Respondent is unsure ask for a best estimate.

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.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

2010-present
2005-2009
2000-2004
1995-1999
1990-1994
1985-1989
1980-1984
1970-1979
1960-1969
1950-1959
1940-1949
1930-1939
1920-1929
1919 or earlier

BUILT1Q
What year was ^yourhome_building built?
Enter appropriate year, 2000-present

39

DECADEQ
What decade was ^yourhome_building built?

0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

2010-present
2005-2009
2000-2004
1995-1999
1990-1994
1985-1989
1980-1984
1970-1979
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

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

40

GUTREHB
Gut rehabilitation is defined as the general replacement of the interior of
a building including the HVAC, plumbing and electrical
components. Has this housing unit undergone a gut rehabilitation in
the last 10 years?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

HOMEASC
Is ^that_this ^HTYPEFILL ^CCHK part of a homeowners association?

1.
2.

Yes
No

41

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

42

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.

Set up on a permanent masonry foundation?
Resting on a concrete pad?
Up on blocks, but not on a concrete pad?

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 a whole number
Enter 21 for any number 21 or greater.

43

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.

BEDRMSV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_BEDRMS ^IBEDRMS
^BEDROOMS ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BEDRMS
? [F1]
^thinking_how many bedrooms are there ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL?
Enter 10 for 10 or more

BATHSV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_BATHS ^IBATHS ^BATHRMS
^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BATHS
? [F1]
How many full bathrooms?
Enter 10 for 10 or more

44

HALFBV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_HALFB ^IHALFB
^HALFBRMS ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HALFB
? [F1]
How many half bathrooms?
Enter 10 for 10 or more

KITCHV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_KITCH ^IKITCH ^KITCHRMS
^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

KITCH
? [F1]
How many kitchens?
Enter 5 for 5 or more

DININGV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_DINING ^IDINING
^DININGRMS ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DINING
? [F1]
How many SEPARATE dining rooms? (A separate dining room is one
that's separated from other rooms by archways or walls extending at least six
inches.)
Enter 5 for 5 or more

45

LIVINGV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_LIVING ^ILIVING
^LIVINGRMS ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL_S4. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

LIVING
How many living rooms?
Enter 5 for 5 or more

STUDIOV
Last time, we recorded ^your_that ^HTYPEFILL is a one room efficiency
or studio apartment. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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.
2.

Yes
No

46

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

FAMRMV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_FAMRM ^IFAMRM ^FAMRMS
^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

RECRMV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_RECRM ^IRECRM ^RECRMS
^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

47

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

DENSV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_DENS ^IDENS ^DENRMS
^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

LAUNDYV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_LAUNDY ^ILAUNDY
^LAUNDYRMS ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

48

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

OTHFNV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_OTHFN ^IOTHFN
^OTHFNRMS ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

OTHRUNV
Last time, we recorded that there ^IS_ARE_OTHRUN ^IOTHRUN
^OTHRUNRMS ^in_that_your ^HTYPEFILL. Is that still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

49

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?

50

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.
2.

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

51

LOSS2
Enter second dimension
If total square feet lost entered at "LOSS" screen, enter "1"

UNITSFQ2
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.
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

52

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
Acres

53

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.
Quarter acre= 11000 sq.ft.
One third acre=14000 sq.ft.

Half acre= 22000 sq.ft.
Three quarters acre= 33000 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
Enter 999998 for 999,998 or more

LTAC1P
Would you say that the ^site_lot is more than 1 acre or less than 1 acre?
(1 acre is roughly 1 American football field or 2/3 of an official soccer field.)

1.
2.

More
Less

ACRES
About how many acres?
Enter 999998 for 999,998 or more

54

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 the following
screens.
Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home
One eighth acre = 5500 sq.ft.
Quarter acre
= 11000 sq.ft.
One third acre
= 14000 sq.ft.

Half acre
= 22000 sq.ft.
Three quarters acre = 33000 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.
Quarter acre
= 11000 sq.ft.
One third acre
= 14000 sq.ft.

Half acre
= 22000 sq.ft.
Three quarters acre = 33000 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
EQPINTRO
Turning now to questions about appliances and other household
equipment.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

55

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

56

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.

Electricity
Gas, LP Gas (liquid propane (LP) same as bottled gas)
Other
No fuel used

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.
2.

Yes
No

57

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

APPLV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had the following in
working order:
^dishwasher_y
^washer_y
^apartment
^dryer_y
^apartment
Is this information still correct?
If household plans to fix/replace non-working appliance soon, count it as
working.

1.
2.

Yes
No

DISHQ
(Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have) a dishwasher in working order?

1.
2.

Yes
No

58

WASHQ
(Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have) a washing machine in working
order?
^apartment2

1.
2.

Yes
No

DRYQ
(Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have) a clothes dryer in working order?
^apartment2

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

59

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

SEWDISTP
What type of septic tank or cesspool system do you have?
Read answer responses or help screen

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Standard septic tank and subsurface leach field (most common type)
Uses a pump to distribute wastewater
Elevated above natural soil surface
Applies treated wastewater
Any type not listed above

60

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

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

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

61

TUB2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a bathtub or shower?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SHARBATH
Earlier you reported not having a bathroom in your unit, is your
bathroom:

1.
2.

Outside the apartment or unit, but inside the building?
Outside the building?

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.

Electricity
Gas, LP Gas (liquid propane (LP) same as bottled gas)
Fuel oil
Solar energy
Other; specify

WFUELQS
Specify other type of water fuel

SUNFUEL
How do you use solar energy to heat your water?

1.
2.
3.

By heating the water directly with a solar hot water system, such as a solar
water heater?
By heating the water indirectly by powering a standard hot water heater with
electricity from solar panels on your roof?
Other; specify

62

SUNFUELSP
Specify other way sun heats water

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.

Public or private water system (includes city water)
Individual well
Other

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

63

HFUELASP
Specify other type of heating fuel
"Boiler" is not a type of fuel, it is a type of heating equipment

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
erosene 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

64

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

65

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, or pellet 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

66

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

SHTEQP1
More heating equipment?
Read bold categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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

^SHTEQP1_1
^SHTEQP1_2
^SHTEQP1_3
^SHTEQP1_4
^SHTEQP1_5
None

ROOMHTR
Are all room heaters vented to the outside through a chimney, flue, or
pipes?

1.
2.

Yes
No

67

SHTEQP2
^More_heat2
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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

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
Outdoor wood fired boiler
Other, specify

SHTEQP2S
Specify type of additional heating equipment

OVENHEAT
Do you ever use your gas oven with the door open to heat your home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

68

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

Electricity
Gas, LP gas (liquid propane)
Other

ARSYS2V
(Last time) we recorded that your ^HTYPEFILL had central
air conditioning.
Is this information still correct?
Swamp coolers are considered central air conditioning.

1.
2.

Yes
No

AIRSYS2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have
central air conditioning?
Swamp coolers are considered 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

69

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

AIR
^Do_Does any room air conditioners?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMAIR
How many?
Enter 8 for 8 or more

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

FREEZEQ
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

70

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
If power outage is reported as a reason, categorize as 1. Utility interruption

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Utility Interruption
Inadequate heating capacity
Inadequate insulation, includes inadequate window insulation
Cost of heating
Other

IFDRY
Was your home ever COMPLETELY without running water ^since_in - that is, since ^date?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMDRY
How many times was it not available for 6 hours or more?
Enter 8 for 8 or more

71

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

72

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

73

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

MOLD
In the last 12 months, was there mold covering an area greater than or
equal to the size of an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper in your ^HTYPEFILL?

1.
2.

Yes
No

74

MLDROOM
Was the mold in the...

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

Kitchen?
Bathroom(s)?
Bedrooms(s)?
Living Room?
Basement?
None of the above?

NOWIREV
? [F1]
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

NOWIREQ
Is all the electrical wiring in the finished areas of ^your_the home either
concealed inside walls or under protective metal or plastic coverings?
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

PLUGSV
? [F1]
(Last time) we recorded that every room had an electrical outlet or wall
plug that worked.
Is this still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

75

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 -- that is,
since ^date?

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
? [F1]
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

76

ECRUMB
The next questions are about the CONDITION of the outside
of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
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

EMISSR
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?

1.
2.

Yes
No

77

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

EBARV
(Last time) we recorded that you had metal bars on your windows.
Is this still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EBARQ
Are any of the windows in ^your_the ^home_mobile_building covered
with metal bars?

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

78

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
? [F1]
Have you ever seen signs of mice or rats INSIDE your ^HTYPEFILL
^building?
(Exclude rats/mice kept as pets, snake food or otherwise deliberately brought
inside).

1.
2.

Yes
No

M12ROD
Was that ^MICE_TIME -- that is, since ^Date_12months?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RATFREQ
How often have you seen any evidence of mice or rats in your home
since ^date_12months?
Would you say it was daily, weekly, monthly, or a few times?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times

EROACH
Have you ever seen signs of live or dead cockroaches or cockroach
feces INSIDE your ^HTYPEFILL^building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

79

M12ROACH
Was that ^MICE_TIME -that is, since ^date_12months?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ROACHFRQ
How often have you seen any live or dead cockroaches or cockroach
feces INSIDE your ^HTYPEFILL ^building since ^date_12months?
Would you say it was daily, weekly, monthly, or a few times?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times

RETINTRO
Now we'd like to ask more questions about ^your_this2 home.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

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?

80

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 ^you_any buy or take ownership of the ^HTYPEFILL?
If land and building bought at different times, building only

TPBPIP
When ^you_OWNER ^got this ^HTYPEFILL,
did anyone make inquiries or have this ^HTYPEFILL
inspected or tested for lead pipes?

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

81

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
401Ks and other retirement acounts should be considered "savings or
cash on hand".

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
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

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

82

FRSTHO
Is this the first home ^you_any have ever owned?

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

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

83

MOSOCC
During what months is this unit occupied during a typical year?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

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

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

84

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

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

VACANC2B
Ask if necessary
Why is the unit vacant?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Foreclosure
Personal/Family Reasons
Legal Proceedings
Preparing to Rent/Sell
Held for Storage of Household Furniture
Needs Repair
Currently Being Repaired/Renovated
Specific Use Housing
Extended Absence
Abandoned/Possibly to be Demolished/Possibly Condemned
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

85

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.

^WHYOWN_1
^WHYOWN_2
^WHYOWN_3
^WHYOWN_4
^WHYOWN_5
Some other reason; specify

SOTHSP
Specify other reason owned

S150MV
Is this unit within 150 miles of the owner's current residence?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

86

VALUE3
What was the purchase price?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

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?

MORTBEGIN
DO NOT DISPLAY 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 AND/OR
CO-OWNER.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

87

MORTINTRO
The next questions are about mortgages and other loans that are
secured by the property.
Please refer to your mortgage loan statement or any additional records
that you may have regarding the mortgages on the property.

1.
2.

Enter 1 to continue
Arrange Callback to Speak with Spouse and/or Co-Owner, or to Provide
Respondent Time to Research Information

NUMMORTG
? [F1]
How many mortgages or loans of any type do you have on this
property? Include all regular mortgages, home equity credit lines, or
any loan that is secured by the value of this ^HTYPEFILL.
Enter 7 for 7 or more
Enter 0 for Reverse Annuity Mortgages or Home Equity Conversion
Mortgages
MORTVER
Last time you reported that you had taken out a mortgage on ^IMNMOR
^IYRMOR for the amount of $^AMMORT. Are you still making payments
on this loan?

1.
2.

Yes
No

VREFI
Has this mortgage been refinanced since ^pymonth ^pyyear?

1.
2.

Yes
No

VSTATEM
I am now going to ask you a few questions about this mortgage you
received on ^IMNMOR ^IYRMOR. If possible, please use your most
recent mortgage statement to assist you in answering these questions.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

88

VPMT
How much is the current monthly payment on this mortgage?

VUNPBAL
What is the amount you still owe on this mortgage or loan? That is, what
is the unpaid principal balance?

VINTW
What is the current interest rate on this mortgage or loan?

VINTF
(What is the interest rate on this loan? - Fraction)
Round to the 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%)

VPMIPMT
Is mortgage insurance or PMI included in the payment for the mortgage
you received on ^IMNMOR ^IYRMOR? Sometimes lenders require
mortgage insurance if the down payment is below a certain percentage.

1.
2.

Yes
No

VPMIAMT
How much was the mortgage insurance or PMI in the last calendar year?

89

VPMTCHYR
Over the past 12 months, has the payment amount of your mortgage
changed?

1.
2.

Yes
No

VPMTCHAM
Compared to 12 months ago, how much has your payment changed?
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Enter the amount the payment changed, not the whole amount.
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more.

VPMTINC
Over the last 12 months did the total mortgage payment increase or
decrease?

1.
2.

Increase
Decrease

VWHYPMCH
Payments change for many reasons. I am going to read you a list of
common reasons why mortgage payments change. Please tell me if any
of these reasons applied to you.

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

^WHYPMTC_1
^WHYPMTC_2
^WHYPMTC_3
^WHYPMTC_4
^WHYPMTC_5
^WHYPMTC_6
Anything else?

VWYPMCHSP
Please specify the other reason(s) why the mortgage payments
changed.

90

VSHOCK
Was the increase in your mortgage payment so great as to make it
difficult to afford the new payment?

MORTCOUNT1
Do Not Display This Screen.
(See Store Instructions.)

MGTYPE
? [F1]
I'm going to ask you a series of questions about your Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage. If you refinanced, answer regarding the new
mortgage. If not, then answer regarding your original mortgage.
Thinking about your current mortgage(s), what type of mortgage is
the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan?

1.

2.

Regular Mortgage? For example: fixed rate loans, adjustable rate loans,
ARM, or any loan where a fixed amount was borrowed and must be repaid at
predetermined intervals?
Home Equity Loan?

HELUMC
Is this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan a home equity lump sum
loan that is a loan of a set amount all of which you received at once or a
home equity line of credit that is an arrangement where you may
withdraw funds at any time up to a set limit?

1.
2.

Home Equity Lump Sum Loan?
Home Equity Line of Credit?

REFI
Did this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage refinance a previous mortgage?

1.
2.

Yes
No

91

MATBUY
Did you get the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan at the time you
bought this home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

YRMOR
What year did you get or refinance the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage
or loan?

Enter year from 1900 to 2015

MNMOR
What month did you get or refinance the Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan?
Enter the numeric month.

PMT
? [F1]
Looking at your statement, how much is your current payment on the Fill
from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan?
Include as much Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance (PITI) as they
pay.
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more
For Home Equity Line of Credit where there is no balance enter a 1.

92

UNPBAL
? [F1]
Looking at your statement, what is the amount that you still owe on the
Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan? That is, what is the unpaid
principal balance?
Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more.
For Home Equity Line of Credit where there is no balance enter a 1.

INTW
? [F1]
Looking at your statement, what is the current interest rate on the Fill
from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan?
For example 6 1/4%: Enter whole number 6 here on this screen and the
fraction on next screen
For Home Equity Line of Credit where there is no balance enter a 1.

INTF
? [F1]
(Looking at your statement, what is the interest rate on the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan? - Fraction)
Round down to nearest 1/8 percent
For Home Equity Line of Credit where there is no balance enter a 1.

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%)

93

REFNREAS
Homeowners refinance for many reasons. I am now going to read you a
list of reasons people give for refinancing. Please tell me if any of these
reasons apply to you. Did you refinance your Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan:
Read all categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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

^REFNRS_1
^REFNRS_2
^REFNRS_3
^REFNRS_4
^REFNRS_5
^REFNRS_6
Anything else?

OTRFSP
Please specify other reasons for refinancing.

CASH
When you refinanced for this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan
Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained,
how much cash did you receive?
Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more

ADDTNS
What percentage of this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month
that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained was
used for additions, improvements or repairs to the home?

PERUS1
What percentage of this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month
that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained was
used for the purchase of the home?

94

PMTPARTS
Looking at this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained, which of the
following are included in your payment?
Read all categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Principal?
Interest?
Property Taxes?
Homeowners' Insurance (Insurance that protects homeowners in fire or other
accidental damage to the home, robberies, and third party injuries on the
premises)?

PMIPMT
Looking at your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained, is mortgage
insurance or PMI included in your payment? Sometimes lenders
require mortgage insurance if the down payment made by the home
buyer is below a certain percentage.

1.
2.

Yes
No

PMIAMT
How much was the mortgage insurance or PMI payment for the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained
The Year Mortgage was obtained for the last month?

Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more

OTHPMT
? [F1]
Does your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained payment
include anything else I have not mentioned?

1.
2.

Yes
No

95

OTHPMTSP
What else is included in your payment for the Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year
Mortgage was obtained?

AMTM
Mortgage/Loan Less Than 1 Yr Month Count , how much were the other
charges last calendar year for the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or
loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained?
(Exclude property tax, homeowner's insurance, FHA Insurance, VA
Insurance, and PMI)

Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

PMTF
How often do you make a payment on your Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year
Mortgage was obtained?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Once a month?
Twice a month?
Every two weeks?
Something else (specify)?

PMTFSP
Specify how often you make a payment on your Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year
Mortgage was obtained.

PMTCHYR
? [F1]
Your mortgage payment can change if the amounts you owe for property
taxes or homeowners' insurance change. Mortgage/Loan Less Than 1
Yr Month Count , has the payment amount of your Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year
Mortgage was obtained changed for any other reason?

1.
2.

Yes
No

96

WHYPMTCH
Did your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained payments
change for any of the following other reasons?
Read all categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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

^WHYPMTC_1
^WHYPMTC_2
^WHYPMTC_3
^WHYPMTC_4
^WHYPMTC_5
^WHYPMTC_6
Anything else?

VARMSPE
Please specify other reason(s) why the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage
or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained payment changed Mortgage/Loan Less Than 1 Yr Month Count.

PMTINC
Mortgage/Loan Less Than 1 Yr Month Count , did the total Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained
The Year Mortgage was obtained payment increase or decrease?

1.
2.

Increase
Decrease

PMTCHAMT
Compared to Mortgage/Loan Less Than 1 Yr Month Count, how much
Payment Increase or Decrease is your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage
or loan?
Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter the amount the payment changed, not the whole payment amount.
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more.

97

RULEINTRO
Now we have a series of questions about how your Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage Month that the mortgage was obtained The
Year Mortgage was obtained works. Previously we asked you to look at
your mortgage statement and answer questions about what it
includes. Now we want to know the terms and conditions that are used
to calculate these payments. The terms may not be on your mortgage
statement. We are asking you to remember how your lender described
your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage Month that the mortgage was
obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained when you signed your
mortgage documents.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

MORTIN
? [F1]
Is the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage
was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained an FHA, VA, Rural
Housing Service/Rural Development mortgage, or none of these?

1.
2.
3.
4.

FHA
VA
Rural Housing Service/Rural Development
None of these

SUBMOR
? [F1]
There are State and local government programs that provide low cost
mortgages.
Did you get the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained through a State
or local government program that provides low cost mortgages?

1.
2.

Yes
No

VARY
Are the payments on this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan
Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained
the same during the whole length of the mortgage or loan?

1.
2.

Yes
No

98

HOWVARY
Why do the payments in the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan
Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained
change?
Read all categories
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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

^HOWVAR_1
^HOWVAR_2
^HOWVAR_3
^HOWVAR_4
^HOWVAR_5
^HOWVAR_6
Other, specify

VARMSP
Please specify other reason(s) why the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage
or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained payment changed.

NEWMOR
With regard to the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained, did you get a
new mortgage or did you assume someone else's mortgage?

1.
2.
3.

New
Assumed
Wrap around

TERM2
? [F1]
From the date that you obtained or refinanced this Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year
Mortgage was obtained, how many years did you have to pay it off?
Enter 0 if it varies.

99

AMRTZ
At your current payments, how many years will it take to pay off the Fill
from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was
obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained?

BANK
? [F1]
Did you borrow money from a bank or other organization such as a
mortgage company, mortgage broker, or credit union for the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained
The Year Mortgage was obtained?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DOC
Were you able to get this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan
Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained
without the lender verifying your income, assets, and debts?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SELL
? [F1]
For the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan obtained Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained did you borrow
money from the former owner of the home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HYBARM
You said the interest rate for your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or
loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained can change. Was it ever fixed for more than one year?
Enter "No" if mortgage is less than one year old.

1.
2.

Yes
No

100

HYBARMYR
For your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained, how many
years was the interest rate fixed?
Enter "0" if mortgage is less than one year old.

BALLNTRM
From the time you took out your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or
loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained, how many years before the final balloon payment is due?

AMRTZ2
? [F1]
At your current payments, how many years will it take to pay off the Fill
from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was
obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained?

BALLNAMT
What will the final balance due or payment be for the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained
The Year Mortgage was obtained?
Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

AMMORT1
How much was left to pay off when you assumed the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained
The Year Mortgage was obtained?
Enter the amount of the principal at the time the loan was assumed.
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more.

TERM1
? [F1]
How many years remained on the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or
loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained when you assumed it?

101

AMRTZ3
At your current payments, how many years will it take to pay off the Fill
from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was
obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained?

AMMORT2
How much was borrowed for the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or
loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained?
Enter the amount of the principal borrowed.
Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

FRSTTERM
From the time you took out your Fill from NUMMORTG loan Month that
the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained, how many
years did your principal and interest payments remain fixed?
Enter "0" if mortgage is less than one year old.

HECR
What is your total credit limit on the line of credit for the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained
The Year Mortgage was obtained?
Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

HEBAL
Do you now have an outstanding loan borrowed against the line of credit
for the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan Month that the
mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was obtained?

1.
2.

Yes
No

102

IMPROV
Did you use any of the funds from your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage
or loan Month that the mortgage was obtained The Year Mortgage was
obtained for additions, improvements, or repairs to this home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MORTCOUNTEND2
Do Not Display This Screen.
(See store instructions.)

RAM
? [F1]
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 if you move out or 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

AMTXQ
^AMTXQA
^AMTXQB
^AMTXQC
Include school taxes, special assessments, and any other real estate taxes.
Exclude taxes past due from other years.
Round to the nearest whole dollar

Enter 0 for none
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more

103

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

104

INCS1
Earlier you told me ^INCS1A own the land. ^INCS1B pay rent for the
land?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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 cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

105

IFOTHF1
Are there any ^IFOTHF1 required fees for utility hookups, mobile home
association fees, and so forth?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FMHOTF1
How many times a year are the fees due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

MHOTFE1
What is the 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 cost each ^TimeInterval?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

106

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

LRENT2
What does it cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

FRENT
How many times a year is the rent on that ^HTYPEFILL due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

RENT
^RENTA ^RENTB ^TimeInterval2
If you pay an additional amount for parking, do not count it as part of
your rent.
^RENTC
^RENTD
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more

107

VACVAC
Is the ^HTYPEFILL for vacation or other short-term use?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BUYI2
Does this household have renter's 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
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

108

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
How many times a year are the fees due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

MHOTFE2
What is the cost each ^timeinterval for those fees?
Enter 998 for $998 or more

109

RENEW
Some rental agreements include a special re-certification process that
determines the amount of rent a renter has to pay. Rental agreements
with re-certification REQUIRE a renter to report everyone who lives with
them, and all jobs, savings, and sources of income for all household
members. This information is used to determine the amount of the rent
payment.
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?

1.
2.

Yes
No

110

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
Is rent reduced for this unit because someone in the household works
for the owner?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RNTADJ2
(Is rent reduced for this unit because someone in the household) 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

111

PROJ2
Is the building owned by the public housing authority?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RCNTRL2
Does the local government limit the rent on the unit through rent control
or rent stabilization?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

112

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?

113

EGROUP
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

SAMEELEC
?[F1]
Some electric companies have payment plans that charge households
the same amount every bill.
Are your costs for electricity the same every bill?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EFREQ
How many months does each used with combined electric bills bill
usually cover?
If billed more than once a month, enter 0.

LASTELEC
How much was your most recent electric what's in electric bill bill?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
Round to the nearest whole dollar

114

ELEMONTH
What month was that bill for?
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

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

115

GBILL
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

SAMEGAS
?[F1]
Some gas companies have payment plans that charge households the
same amount every bill.
Are your costs for gas the same every bill?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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.

LASTGAS
How much was your most recent gas ^other_charges2 bill?
Enter 998 for $998 or more
Round to the nearest whole dollar

116

GASMONTH
What month was that bill for?
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

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

117

OBILL
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

118

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
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 "yes" if the household has to pay for special bags or trashcans.
Enter "no" if the household hauls its own trash.

1.
2.

Yes
No

119

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
^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?
Enter "no" if water supply and sewage disposal are free.

1.
2.

Yes
No

120

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

HCINTRO
Government agencies and other groups offer housing counseling
services. Housing counseling services may give advice to homeowners
who are struggling to keep their homes, or renters who are having
issues with the apartment or their landlord or who want to become
owners.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

HCAVICE
In the last two years, have you received advice or counseling from a
professional housing counselor?

1.
2.

Yes
No

121

HCOORR
Was that advice related to homeownership, renting, or both?

1.
2.
2.

Owning
Renting
Both

HCOWN
Was that advice-

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

To help with your decision to purchase a new home?
To help avoid foreclosure?
To help refinance or reverse mortgage?
To help resolve a conflict with a homeowners association, neighbor or former
owner?
Something else?

HCRENT
Was that advice-

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

To understand your rights with respect to Fair Housing?
To help avoid eviction?
To mediate a conflict with your landlord?
To help mediate a conflict with a neighbor or roommate?
Something else?

HCPAY
Did you pay a fee for housing counseling?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HCAMT
How much?

HCHELP
Was the housing counseling you received helpful in answering your
questions or resolving your housing issue?

1.
2.

Yes
No

122

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

1.

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.

1.

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

123

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.

124

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 1 if cost of job included in a previously reported amount.
Enter 999998 for $999,998 or more.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your
costs.

DISRPCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

125

DISRPYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

DISRPYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

DISRPFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

DISRPFINSP
Specify other source

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.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

126

ROOMADD
In the last two years, did you add square footage or convert existing
space within your home to another use?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RMADDWHAT
What room(s)?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Bedroom
Bathroom
Recreation Room
Kitchen
Other Room

BTHKIT
In the last two years, did you remodel any kitchens or bathrooms?
By remodeling, we mean SUBSTANTIAL changes to the room like
replacing the bathtub or retiling the shower or floor. Do not count jobs
that were just painting, papering, or simple replacement of a toilet or
sink.

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Bathroom(s)
Kitchen

BULTOUT1
In the last two years, was anything built onto the outside of your home,
such as an
attached garage or carport?

1.
2.

Yes
No

127

BULTOUT2
In the last two years, was anything else built onto the outside of your
home, such as a porch, deck, patio, or terrace?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HINTRO4
Next are questions about OTHER work you may 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. Also, do not include work already reported because we
don't want to count jobs twice.

1.

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

128

EXTREP
(Have you added or replaced any of the following:)
any other part of the exterior of your home, such as chimney or stairs?

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

129

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

FLRWLLS
In the last two years, have you installed any wall-to-wall carpeting,
flooring such as hardwood, tile, marble, or vinyl, or any paneling, ceiling
tiles, or drywall?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INTPAINT
In the last two years, have you done any painting or wallpapering inside
of your home?

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.

1.

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

130

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

KITAPP
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced)
a built-in dishwasher or 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

131

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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

132

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

LANDSC
(In the last two years, have you added or replaced:)
any landscaping or a sprinkler system?

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?

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.

133

INTBEDADD
Earlier you reported a bedroom was renovated, built, or created from
already existing space.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

BEDADDB
^oldjob_bedadd
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

BEDADDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BEDADDAM
How much did the entire bedroom renovation 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.
Enter 0 if job was free.

BEDADDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BEDADDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

134

BEDADDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?
1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

BEDADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

BEDADDFINSP
Specify other source
INTBTHADD
^Job_type_intro
1.

Enter 1 to continue

BTHADDB
^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

BTHADDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

135

BTHADDAM
How much did the entire bathroom renovation 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.
Enter 0 if job was free.

BTHADDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BTHADDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

BTHADDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

BTHADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

136

BTHADDFINSP
Specify other source
INTRECADD
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

RECADDB
^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

RECADDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RECADDAM
How much did the entire recreation room renovation 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.
Enter 0 if job was free.
RECADDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

137

RECADDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

RECADDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?
1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

RECADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

RECADDFINSP
Specify other source
INTKITADD
^Job_type_intro
1.

Enter 1 to continue

KITADDB
^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

138

KITADDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

KITADDAM
How much did the entire kitchen renovation 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
KITADDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

KITADDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

KITADDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

139

KITADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

KITADDFINSP
Specify other source
INTOTHADD
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

OTHADDB
^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

OTHADDWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHADDAM
How much did the entire other room renovation 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

140

OTHADDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHADDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

OTHADDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

OTHADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

141

OTHADDFINSP
Specify other source
INTBTHRD
Earlier you reported a bathroom was remodeled in your home.
1.

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
BTHRDCMP
Is this job complete?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BTHRDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

142

BTHRDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

BTHRDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

BTHRDFINSP
Specify other source
INTKITRD
^Job_type_intro

1.

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

143

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
KITRDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

KITRDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

KITRDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

KITRDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

KITRDFINSP
Specify other source

144

INTGARPORT
Earlier you reported an attached garage or carport was added to your
home.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

GARPORTB
^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

GARPORTWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

GARPORTAM
How much did the entire attached garage or 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

GARPORTCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

145

GARPORTYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

GARPORTYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

GARPORTFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

GARPORTFINSP
Specify other source
INTDECKPAT
^Job_type_intro
1.

Enter 1 to continue

DECKPATB
^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

146

DECKPATWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DECKPATAM
How much did the entire porch, deck, patio, or terrace 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
DECKPATCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DECKPATYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

DECKPATYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

147

DECKPATFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

DECKPATFINSP
Specify other source
INTROOF
Earlier you reported a roof was added or replaced on your home.
1.

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

148

ROOFCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ROOFYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

ROOFYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

ROOFFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

ROOFFINSP
Specify other source
INTSIDNG
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

149

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
SIDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SIDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

SIDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

150

SIDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

SIDFINSP
Specify other source
INTDOOR
^Job_type_intro

1.

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

151

DOORCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DOORYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

DOORYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

DOORFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

DOORFINSP
Specify other source

152

INTEXTREP
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

EXTREPB
^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

EXTREPWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EXTREPAM
How much did the entire chimney, stairs, or other exterior 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
EXTREPCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EXTREPYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

153

EXTREPYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

EXTREPFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

EXTREPFINSP
Specify other source

INTINSL
^Job_type_intro
1.

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

154

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

INSLCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INSLYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

INSLYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?
1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

INSLFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

INSLFINSP
Specify other source

155

INTPIPE
^Job_type_intro

1.

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.
2.

Yes
No

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
PIPECMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

PIPEYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

156

PIPEYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

PIPEFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

PIPEFINSP
Specify other source

INTPLFXT
^Job_type_intro

1.

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

157

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

PLFXTCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

PLFXTYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

PLFXTYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

PLFXTFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

PLFXTFINSP
Specify other source

158

INTWIRNG
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

WIRCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

159

WIRYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

WIRYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

WIRFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

WIRFINSP
Specify other source

INTSECUR
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

160

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

SECURCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SECURYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

161

SECURYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

SECURFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

SECURFINSP
Specify other source

INTFLRWLLS
Earlier you reported wall-to-wall carpeting, flooring, paneling, or ceiling
tiles were installed in your home.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

FLRWLLSB
^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

FLRWLLSWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

162

FLRWLLSAM
How much did the entire carpeting, flooring, paneling, or ceiling 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
FLRWLLSCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FLRWLLSYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

FLRWLLSYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

FLRWLLSFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

FLRWLLSFINSP
Specify other source

163

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

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

CENARCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

164

CENARYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

CENARYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

CENARFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

CENARFINSP
Specify other source

INTHTEQU
^Job_type_intro

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

165

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

HTEQUCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HTEQUYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

HTEQUYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

166

HTEQUFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

HTEQUFINSP
Specify other source

INTSEPT
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

SEPTB
^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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

167

SEPTCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SEPTYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

SEPTYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?
1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

SEPTFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

SEPTFINSP
Specify other source

INTWTRH
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

168

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

WTRHCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WTRHYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

169

WTRHYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

WTRHFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

WTRHFINSP
Specify other source

INTKITAPP
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

KITAPPB
^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

KITAPPWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

170

KITAPPAM
How much did the entire built-in dishwasher or 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

KITAPPCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

KITAPPYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

KITAPPYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

KITAPPFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

171

KITAPPFINSP
Specify other source

INTMSINA
^Job_type_intro

1.

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

172

INSACMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INSAYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

INSAYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

INSAFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

INSAFINSP
Specify other source
INTMSINB
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

173

MSINBB
^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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

INSBCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INSBYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

174

INSBYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

INSBFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

INSBFINSP
Specify other source

INTMSINC
^Job_type_intro

1.

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

175

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

INSCCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INSCYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

INSCYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

176

INSCFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

INSCFINSP
Specify other source

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

177

DRIVECMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DRIVEYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

DRIVEYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

DRIVEFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

DRIVEFINSP
Specify other source

INTFENCE
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

178

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

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
FENCECMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FENCEYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

179

FENCEYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

FENCEFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

FENCEFINSP
Specify other source

INTPOOL
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

POOLB
^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

180

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

POOLCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

POOLYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

POOLYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

POOLFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

181

POOLFINSP
Specify other source

INTSHED
^Job_type_intro

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

SHEDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

182

SHEDYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

SHEDYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

SHEDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

SHEDFINSP
Specify other source

INTLANDSC
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

183

LANDSCB
^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

LANDSCWK
Did someone in your household do most of the work?

1.
2.

Yes
No

LANDSCAM
How much did the entire landscaping or sprinkler 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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

LANDSCCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

LANDSCYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

184

LANDSCYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

LANDSCFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

LANDSCFINSP
Specify other source
INTMOUTA
^Job_type_intro

1.

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

185

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
OUTACMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTAYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

OUTAYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

186

OUTAFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

OUTAFINSP
Specify other source

INTMOUTB
^Job_type_intro

1.

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.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

187

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.
OUTBCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTBYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

OUTBYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

OUTBFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

OUTBFINSP
Specify other source

188

INTMOUTC
^Job_type_intro

1.

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.
Enter 0 if the job was free.

OUTCCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

189

OUTCYR
Was it completed in Current Survey YearM2, Current Survey YearM1, or
Current Survey Year?

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
^SYEAR

OUTCYRCST
When did you incur the majority of your expenses for this project? Was
it...?

1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in ^SYEAR

OUTCFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?

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

Cash from savings
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Congractor arranged financing
Something else

OUTCFINSP
Specify other source

HMRACCESS
Did you do any of these home improvements to make your home more
accessible for the elderly or disabled?

1.
2.

Yes
No

190

HMRENEFF
Did you do any of these home improvements to improve energy
efficiency?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HMRSALE
Did you do any of these home improvements to get your house ready for
sale?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INCINTRO
The next questions are about income since 12 Months prior to date of
interview. 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_Thehousehold personally. If you and someone else in your
household have received a specific type of income jointly, such income
from rents, dividends, interest payments etc., please report that income
only once, i.e., report the total from each of those sources for only one of
you and not for each person in the household receiving such income.
Enter 1 to continue

1.

Enter 1 to continue

INCWORK
Since 12 Months prior to date of interview, did ^you_name work for pay
at a job or for an individual?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QSAL
Since 12 Months prior to date of interview, did ^you_name receive any
wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, or tips?

1.
2.

Yes
No

191

SALQ
How much did ^you_name receive since 12 Months prior to date of
interview?
(Report amount from all jobs before any deductions for taxes, bonds or other
items.)
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

SALQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^SALQ in earnings from
wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, and tips SINCE 12 Months prior
to date of interview.
Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QSELF
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did ^you_name receive any
self-employment?
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 SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

192

QINT
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did ^you_name have interest
from savings accounts, money market funds, 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
SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QDIV
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview), 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
SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

193

QRENT
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview), did ^you_name receive net
rental income ^other_properties?
INTERVIEWER NOTE: Read if necessary:
Rental income is income from rental of property to others and receipts from
boarders or lodgers. Net rental income is the total income received minus
expenses (such as property taxes, insurance, repairs, mortgage (if applicable),
homeowner association fees, etc.) and can result in a loss.

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
SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QSS
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did ^you_name receive
any Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SSQ
What was the amount?
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more

194

SSQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^SSQ in Social Security or
Railroad Retirement SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this
correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QSSI
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program makes monthly
payments to people with low incomes and scarce resources who are
over 65 years old, blind, or disabled.
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did ^you_name receive any
Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) payments?
Exclude Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).
Exclude Social Security Benefits.

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
SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

195

QWELF
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview), did ^you_name receive any
public assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF), or public welfare cash assistance from the state or local welfare
office? Do not include WIC or SNAP (The Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program).
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: TANF is pronounced "TAN-eff" and WIC is
pronounced "wick."]

1.
2.

Yes
No

WELFQ
What was the amount?
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more

WELFQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^WELFQ in public assistance
or public welfare payments SINCE 12 Months prior to date of
interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QRETIR
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did ^you_name receive any
retirement or survivor pensions?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RETIRQ
What was the amount?
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

196

RETRQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^RETIRQ in retirement or
survivor pensions SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this
correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QWKCMP
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did ^you_name receive any
disability payments such as SSDI, worker's compensation, veteran's
disability or other disability payments?

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 SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QALIM
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) 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

197

ALIMQV
I have recorded that ^you_name received ^ALIMQ in
alimony or child support SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview.
Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QOTHER
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview), did ^you_name regularly
receive income from any other sources, such as Veteran's (VA)
payments or unemployment compensation?
Do NOT include lump sum payments such as money from an inheritance or
the sale of a home.

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 received ^OTHNRQ in income from other
sources SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MISSINC
What was ^your_NAME TOTAL income since 12 Months prior to date of
interview?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more

198

MSINCV
I have recorded that ^your_NAME total income SINCE 12 Months prior to
date of interview was ^MISSINC. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

CALCINC
^calc_record ^you_NAME ^have_has2 received
^income since 12 Months prior to date of interview.
Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ESTINC
What is your best estimate of the total income
^you_name received from all sources
since 12 Months prior to date of interview?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more

CROPSL
Since 12 Months prior to date of interview, did sales of crops, livestock,
and other
farm products from this place amount to $1,000 or more?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ESTTINC
What is your best estimate of the total income
^your_this4 received from all sources
since 12 Months prior to date of interview?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more

199

OVERPOV
Was ^all_your2 total combined incomes over ^Povlev300?

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
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview), did ^your_this4 receive
benefits from the Food Stamp Benefits Program or SNAP (the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Do not include WIC, the
School Lunch Program, or assistance from food banks.

1.
2.

Yes
No

200

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

INCWORKNR
Talking to: ^NAMEFILL2
^NRResp1
^NRResp2 ^RESPONDENT
^NRResp3
^NRResp4
Since 12 Months prior to date of interview, did you work for pay at a job
or for an individual?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QSALNR
Since 12 Months prior to date of interview, did you receive any earnings
from wages, salary, commissions, bonuses or tips?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SALNRQ
How much did you receive since 12 Months prior to date of interview?
(Report amount from all jobs before any deductions for taxes, bonds or other
items.)
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

201

SALNRQV
I have recorded that you received ^SALNRQ in earnings from wages,
salary, commissions, bonuses, and tips SINCE 12 Months prior to date
of interview.
Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

QSELFNR
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did you receive any
self-employment?
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
I have recorded that you received ^SELFNRQ in self-employment
income SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. Is this correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

202

QOTHNR
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview), did you regularly receive
income from any other sources, such as Veteran's (VA) payments or
unemployment compensation?
(Do NOT include lump sum payments such as money from an inheritance or
the sale of a home.)

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 SINCE 12 Months prior to date of interview. 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 since 12
Months prior to date of interview?

1.
2.

Yes
No

203

OTHEST
Is there anyone home now who could provide an estimate of
^NAMEFILL2's income since 12 Months prior to date of interview?
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
since 12 Months prior to date of interview?
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998

NRIEND
^NRI_Resp

1.

Enter 1 to continue

EDUC

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33.
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35.
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41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
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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)

204

NATVTY

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.

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)

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.

205

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

AFEVER
Did ^you_NAME ever serve on active duty
in the U. S. Armed Forces?

1.
2.

Yes
No

206

AFWHEN
* IF NECESSARY: Previously I was told that ^you_NAME
served on active duty in the U. S. Armed Forces.
When did ^you_NAME serve?
* Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Mark up to 4 that apply
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

September 2001 or later
August 1990 to August 2001
May 1975 to July 1990
Vietnam Era (August 1964 to April 1975)
February 1955 to July 1964
Korean War
(July 1950 to January 1955)
January 1947 to June 1950
World War II (December 1941 to December 1946)
November 1941 or earlier

AFNOW
^AreYou_IsName now in the Armed Forces?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARING
Now thinking about everyone in your household. ^Are_Is3 deaf or
do ^You_They2 have serious difficulty hearing?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARDIFF
(^Are_Is3 deaf or do ^You_They2 have serious difficulty hearing even when
wearing a hearing aid?)
Who is that?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Probe: Anyone else?

96.

Not Listed

207

SEEING
^Are_Is3 blind or do ^You_They2 have serious difficulty seeing even
when wearing glasses?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SEEDIFF
(Is anyone in this household blind or do they have serious difficulty seeing,
even when wearing glasses?)
Who is that?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Probe: Anyone else?
96.

Not Listed

MEMRY
^ExBabies
Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, ^Anyone_You2
have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making
decisions?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MEMDIFF
^ExBabies2
(Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, does anyone in this
household have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making
decisions?)
Who is that?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Probe: Anyone else?

96.

Not Listed

208

WALKING
^ExBabies2
^Anyone_You have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WALKDIFF
^ExBabies2
(Does anyone in this household have serious difficulty walking or climbing
stairs?)
Who is that?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Probe: Anyone else?

96.

Not Listed

SELFCARE
^ExBabies2
^Anyone_You have difficulty dressing or bathing?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CAREDIFF
^ExBabies2
(Does anyone in this household have serious difficulty dressing or bathing?)
Who is that?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Probe: Anyone else?

96.

Not Listed

209

ERRANDS
^ExKids
Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, ^You_Anyone2
have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or
shopping?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ERRNDIFF
^ExKids2
(Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, does anyone in this
household have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office
or shopping?)
Who is that?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Probe: Anyone else?

96.

Not Listed

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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

MOVFORCE
People choose to move for a variety of reasons, including voluntary and
non-voluntary reasons.
Were you forced to move by a landlord, a bank or other financial
institution, the government, or because of a disaster or fire?

1.
2.

Yes
No

210

WMJOB
Did you choose to move for a new job or job transfer?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMONWHH
(Did you choose to move)
... to form your own household?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMFAMILY
(Did you choose to move)
... to be closer to family, including for health reasons, economic reasons,
or for any other reasons?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMCHANGE
(Did you choose to move)
... because of a change in household or family size, including marriage,
divorce, separation, or child birth or adoption?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMCOMMUTE
(Did you choose to move)
... to reduce commuting time?

1.
2.

Yes
No

211

WMHOME
(Did you choose to move)
... to upgrade to a larger home or a better quality home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMCOSTS
(Did you choose to move)
... to reduce your housing costs?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMHOOD
(Did you choose to move)
... to be in a more desirable neighborhood?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WMOTHER
(Did you choose to move)
... for some other reason?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WHYMOVSP
What was the reason?

STOPLOOK
In some cases, people are not able to conduct a full search for a new
home and they end up choosing to live in a less desirable location.
Did you end your housing search sooner than you would have liked?

1.
2.

Yes
No

212

STPLKTIME
Please answer Yes or No to the following two questions concerning your
housing search.
Did you end your housing search because you had to move quickly and
did not have time to fully explore your housing options?

1.
2.

Yes
No

STPLKTRAV
(Did you end your housing search) because you had difficulty traveling to
other neighborhoods to find preferred housing?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARHSFAM
People find the homes they buy in various ways. I'm going to read a list
of ways people find homes. Please answer yes/no to each.
(Did you find your home) through family, friends, or other word of mouth?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARHSNET
(Did you find your home)
On an internet site (such as Craig's List, apartment.com, realtor.com, or
Zillow)?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARHSPUB
(Did you find your home)
In a newspaper or other publication?

1.
2.

Yes
No

213

HEARHSREA
(Did you find your home)
From talking with a real estate agent?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARHSLIST
(Did you find your home)
On an apartment rental agency listing?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARHSSIGN
(Did you find your home)
On a sign on outside of building/house?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARHSOTH
(Did you find your home)
In some other way?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEARHSSP
Specify the other source.
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

214

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

Better
Worse
About the same

ALMV
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.
^movers
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.
^movers
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.

215

XZIP
READ NAMES What zip code did ^you live in just before moving here?
^MOVERS2

XLOC
Did you move more than 50 miles?

1.
2.

Yes
No

XUNIT
The next series of questions is about where
before moving here.

READ NAME(S) lived just

Was that residence ^MOVERS2
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?
Occupied without payment of rent?

XCOND
Was the ^XUNIT part of a cooperative or condominium, or neither one?

1.
2.
3.

Cooperative
Condominium
Neither

216

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

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.

Increase
Decrease
Stayed about the same

NHQIntro
These following questions are about your community.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

217

SUBDIV
Is your house part of a subdivision or housing development?

1.
2.

Yes
No

GATED2
Is your ^community1 gated or surrounded by walls or fences to prevent
access by persons other than residents?

1.
2.

Yes
No

AGERES
You mentioned that one or more members of your household are 55 or
older. Some ^community2 are age-restricted, meaning that at least one
member of the household must be at least 55 years or older. Is your
^community1 age-restricted?

1.
2.

Yes
No

AGERESV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^community 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 think the majority of your neighbors are 55 or over?

1.
2.

Yes
No

218

NHDINTRO
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, or the length of a
football field.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

EWATER
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.
2.

Yes
No

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

OTHRBLD
Thinking about the other buildings within a half block from ^your_the
^home_mobile_building, are there any:
Enter all that apply

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Single-family detached homes?
Single-family townhouses or rowhouses?
Apartment buildings?
Manufactured of mobile homes?
None of the above

219

ECOM1V
Last time we recorded that there were businesses or institutions, such
as stores, restaurants, schools, or hospitals within a half 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 a half block of ^your_the
^home_mobile_building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ECOM2V
(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

EBARCL1V
Last time we recorded that there was a building with metal bars on its
windows within a half block of ^your_the ^home_mobile_building.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

220

EBARCL1
Now, thinking of ALL of the buildings that are within a half 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?

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 a half 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

221

EJUNK1
Is there trash, litter, or junk in the streets, roads, empty lots,
or on any properties within a half 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

NHQAINTRO
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your
neighborhood...?

1.

Enter 1 to continue

NHQSCHOOL
This neighborhood has good schools.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

NHQPCRIME
(The neighborhood has) a lot of petty crime.
INTERVIEWER NOTE: Read if necessary:
Examples of petty crime are shoplifting, bike theft, and vandalism.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

222

NHQSCRIME
(The neighborhood has) a lot of serious crime.
INTERVIEWER NOTE: Read if necessary:
Examples of serious crime are murder, assault, and robbery.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

NHQPUBTRAN
(This neighborhood has) good bus, subway, or commuter train service.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

NHQRISK
This neighborhood is at high risk for floods or other disasters.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

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.

1.

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.

223

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

ARTINTRO1
Next, are questions about your local arts and cultural events and their
relationship to your neighborhood choice, their convenience to your
residence, and your assessment of their importance to your
neighborhood. Examples of arts and cultural events include musical,
theatrical, and dance performances, literary events, film screenings,
museum and gallery exhibits, and crafts and performing arts festivals.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

ARTACCESS
Did convenient access to arts and cultural events play a role in choosing
your current neighborhood?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ARTNEARBY
How important for you is living conveniently near arts and cultural
events?

1.
2.
3.

Very Important
Important
Not Important

ARTSATIS
In the place where you currently live, how satisfied are you with access
to arts and cultural events?

1.
2.
3.

Very satisfied
Satisfied
Not satisfied

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ARTIMPROVE
Do you agree or disagree that the presence of arts and cultural events
improves the overall quality of your neighborhood?

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

ARTINTRO2
I am now going to list some reasons that people have given for why arts
and cultural events can benefit a neighborhood. Please say whether you
agree or disagree with each of these statements as they speak to arts
and culture effect on your neighborhood.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

ARTATTRACTS
In your neighborhood, arts and cultural events attract tourists.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

ARTJOBS
(In your neighborhood, arts and cultural events) create employment
opportunities.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

ARTECON
(In your neighborhood, arts and cultural events) improve the local economy
as a whole.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

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ARTSOC
(In your neighborhood, arts and cultural events) provide opportunities for
greater social interaction.
1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

ARTAWARE
(In your neighborhood, arts and cultural events) encourage greater
understanding and awareness of other people or cultures.
1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

ARTIDENT
(In your neighborhood, arts and cultural events) improve the image and
identity of your neighborhood.
1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

HLTHINTRO
With this next set of questions, we want to learn about the health of the
household members.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

ASTHMA
Now I'm going to ask you about children aged 5-17 that currently live in
your home.
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that any of your
children who have lived in the home have asthma?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ASTHWHO
(Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that any of your
children have asthma?)
Who is that?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Probe: Anyone else?

96.

Not Listed

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ASTHEMR
During the last 12 months, did ^YOUNGASTHMA visit an emergency
room or urgent care center because of (your/his/her) asthma?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HLTHINTRO2
Now I'm going to ask you about two different kinds of ASHTMA
medicine. One prevents symptoms over the long term. The other is for
quick relief of symptoms during an attack or episode. This quick relief
medicine is breathed in through your mouth using a canister inhaler or
disk inhaler.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

ASTHMED1
During the past 3 months, has ^YOUNGASTHMA used the kind of
prescription Asthma inhaler that gives quick relief from Asthma
symptoms during an attack? Include only medications prescribed by a
health care professional.

1.
2.

Yes
No

ASTHMED2
The second kind of Asthma medication is different from inhalers used
for quick relief. It is the preventative kind that is used to protect your
lungs and keep you from having attacks. It can be either a pill or an
inhaler. Is ^YOUNGASTHMA now taking preventive asthma medication
every day or almost every day, less often, or never?

1.
2.
3.

Every day or almost every day
Less often
Never

HHMINTRO
The next series of questions are about possible issues in your home.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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MUST
?[F1]
In the last 12 months, how often have you noticed any musty smells
inside your home? Would you say it was daily, weekly, monthly, a few
times or never?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times
Never

SMKR
In the last 12 months, how often has anyone, including visitors, smoked
tobacco inside your home?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times
Never

SECSMK
reference time for utility costs, how often has tobacco smoke entered
your home from somewhere else in or around the building? Would you
say it was daily, weekly, monthly, a few times or never?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times
Never

RADTEST
Has your home's air been tested for the presence of radon, a gas that is
found in the air in some homes?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RADSUG
Did the test results suggest you should take action to reduce the radon
level?
1.
2.

Yes
No

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RADACT
Has anything been done in your home to reduce the level of radon
exposure?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HHMINTRO3
With the next series of questions we want to learn about the safety of the
water in your home.
1.

Enter 1 to continue

WELLV
Earlier you reported that the water for ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL
comes from an individual well. And that well is ^drilled_dug?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WELLQ
Earlier you reported that the water for ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL
comes from an individual well. 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

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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 the
^WATERFILL safe for cooking and drinking?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WATERD
Where do you get your water for
drinking?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Unfiltered tap water
Filtered tap water
Commercial bottled water
Other

H20MF
Do you have access to the water heater for your unit?
1.
2.

Yes
No

H20HT
Has anyone ever checked the temperature of your hot water?
1.
2.

Yes
No

NOHHKID
Do any children 6 years or younger visit your home on a regular basis?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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OUTLET
How many of the electrical outlets in your home have child
tamper-resistant outlet covers? Would you say all, some or none?

1.
2.
3.

All
Some
None

CHEMSTOR
How many chemicals, pesticides, cleaning supplies, and medicines are
stored out of the reach of young children? Would you say all, some or
none?

1.
2.
3.

All
Some
None

EXTC
?[F1]
Do you use extension cords at home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EXTCOND
Are any of the extension cords used in the home cracked or worn?

1.
2.

Yes
No

POOLACC
Do you have access to an outdoor swimming pool
on ^POOLACC property?
(This includes a swimming pool anywhere on the grounds.)

1.
2.

Yes
No

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POOLFEN
Is there a fence at least 4 feet tall that goes all the way around the pool
with a gate that closes and locks automatically?
(Fences around the yard do not count. Do not include trees, foliage, and other
shrubbery. A wall of the home cannot count as a side of the fence unless there
is no way to access the pool area in that wall (i.e. no doors, windows, or
openings of any kind).)

1.
2.

Yes
No

STAIRS
Does your ^HTYPEFILL have any stairs inside, such as stairs to
upstairs, basement, attic, etc.? Stairs are sets of three or more steps.
^STAIRSFILL
1.
2.

Yes
No

STAIRRL
?[F1]

Would you say that all, some, or none of the railings on the stairs inside
your ^HTYPEFILL are firmly attached?
1.
2.
3.
4.

All of them
Some of them
None of them
No Railings

STAIRMIS
Are there any missing or broken railings on the stairs inside your
^HTYPEFILL?

1.
2.

Yes
No

STAIRBRK
Are any of the steps missing or broken on these stairs?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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STAIRCOV
Do the steps on these stairs have any type of nonslip covering such as
fixed carpets, nonslip coatings, etc.?

1.
2.

Yes
No

STAIRLGT
Are all of your staircases well lit? That is, is there enough lighting to
see all of the stairs at all times of the day?

1.
2.

Yes
No

STAIRGAT
Do any of these stairs have gates?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FSINTRO
These next questions are about the food eaten in your household in the
last 30 days, and whether you were able to afford the food you need.
Now I'm going to read you several statements that people have made
about their food situation. For these statements, please tell me
whether the statement was often true, sometimes true, or never true for
fill for Food Security module in the last 30 days.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

FSWORRY
The first statement is "^I_we worried whether ^my_our food would run
out before ^I_we2 got money to buy more."
Was that often true, sometimes true, or never true for fill for Food
Security module in the last 30 days?

1.
2.
3.

Often true
Sometimes true
Never true

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FSLAST
"The food that ^I_we2 bought just didn't last, and ^I_we2 didn't have
money to get more."
(Was that often, sometimes, or never true for fill for Food Security module in
the last 30 days?)
1.
2.
3.

Often true
Sometimes true
Never true

FSAFFORD
"fill for Food Security module couldn't afford to eat balanced meals."
(Was that often, sometimes, or never true for fill for Food Security module in
the last 30 days?)
1.
2.
3.

Often true
Sometimes true
Never true

FSSKIPMEAL
In the last 30 days, did ^you_OtherAdults ever cut the size of your meals
or skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FSMEALDAYS
In the last 30 days, how many days did this happen?

FSEATLESS
In the last 30 days, did ^you_OtherAdults ever eat less than you felt you
should because there wasn't enough money for food?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FSHUNGRY
In the last 30 days, were ^you_OtherAdults ever hungry but didn't eat
because there wasn't enough money for food?
1.
2.

Yes
No

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FSLOSTWGT
In the last 30 days, did ^you_OtherAdults lose weight because there
wasn't enough money for food?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FSSKIP24
In the last 30 days, did ^you_OtherAdults ever not eat for a whole day
because there wasn't enough money for food?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FSSKIPDAYS
In the last 30 days, how many days did this happen?

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
(How often is the rent due?)
Enter 12 if monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

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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

MGER_INTRO
Now I have a ^few_couple.

OWNHEREQA
Does the owner of this building live in one of the units in this building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OWNHEREQB
Does the property manager live in one of the units in this building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OWNHEREQC
Does the owner or property manager live in this apartment complex?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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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?

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

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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

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?)

OLDTYPE
Last time we recorded that this is ^I_OWNTYP number.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

COMPLT
This concludes the core of the 2015 AHS.
Enter 1 to proceed to the final questions.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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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?

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

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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

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

^ext

Home
Work
Mobile
Pager, Beeper, Answering Service
Public Pay Phone
Toll Free
Other
Fax

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BESTTIME
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 should 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
In what language was the interview conducted?

1.
2.
3.

English
Spanish
Other; specify

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LANGSP
Specify other language

CBTHANK
Thank you for your help.
I will ^visit_callback at ^later_suggested.
^Appointment

1.

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

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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, work, mobile or other type of number?
Current Number: ^CPHONEFILL1

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

^CPext1

Home
Work
Mobile
Pager, Beeper, Answering Service
Public Pay Phone
Toll Free
Other
Fax

243

CONCK
Is there another contact person?
1.
2.

Yes
No

C2TYPE
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

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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
Is this a home, work, mobile or other type of number?
Current Number: ^CPHONEFILL2

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

^CPext2

Home
Work
Mobile
Pager, Beeper, 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

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P_EJUNK1
Is there trash, litter, or junk in the streets, roads, empty lots,
or on any properties within half a block of this home?
(INCLUDING THIS BUILDING)
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_EJUNK2
Is there a small amount or a large amount of trash, litter, or junk?
1.
2.

Small Amount
Large Amount

P_HTYPE
?[F1]
Is this unit a house, an apartment, a manufactured/mobile home, or
some other type of residence?
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

House
Apartment, flat
Manufactured/mobile home
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

P_ISTYPE
?[F1]

Is this unit a

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?

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P_ISNAMEQ
Is there a name for this building or complex?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_NBLGCOQ
What is it?
P_NUNITS1
How many apartments are in the building?
Enter 998 if 998 or more
P_EBOARD
Are any of the windows in this unit boarded up?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_EBROKE
Are any of the windows in this unit broken?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_EBARQ
Are any of the windows in this unit covered with metal bars?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_EMISSR
Does the roof have missing shingles or other missing roofing materials?
(Do not count gutters or downspouts)

1.
2.

Yes
No

P_EHOLER
Does the roof have any holes?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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P_ESAGR
Does the roof's surface sag or appear uneven?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_EMISSW
Do the outside walls have any missing siding, bricks, or other missing
wall materials?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_ESLOPW
Do the outside walls slope, lean, buckle, or slant?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_GARAGEQ
Is a garage or carport included with unit?
1.
2.

Yes
No

P_FLOORSQ
How many stories are there in this building?
If split level, count greatest number of stories on top of each other
Enter a whole number
Enter 21 for any number 21 or greater.

P_TPARKA
Is this unit included in a group of 2 or more?
1.
2.

Yes
No, manufactured/mobile home not in group

P_TPARKB
How many, including this unit is in the group?
Enter 21 for any number 21 or greater

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P_BUILTQ
What year was this unit built?
Mark appropriate year range

0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

2010-present
2000-09
1995-99
1990-94
1985-89
1980-84
1970-79
1960-69
1950-59
1940-49
1930-39
1920-29
1919 or earlier

P_WHNGET
When did this household obtain this unit?
If land and building bought at different times, building only

P_AMTXQ
What was the amount of the real estate taxes?
Include school taxes, special assessments, and any other real estate taxes.
Exclude taxes past due from other years.
Round to the nearest whole dollar

Enter 0 for none
Enter 99998 for $99,998 or more

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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
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.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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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.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

PURPOSE3
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.

1.

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.

1.

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.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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PURPOSE6
- Congress requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to collect this information under the Housing and
Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 (Title 12 of the United States Code
(U.S.C.)). HUD has asked the Census Bureau to conduct the
survey. The Census Bureau has the authority to collect and protect this
information under Title 13 of the U.S.C., Section 8. All information that
individuals give to the Census Bureau is held in the strictest confidence
by law (Title 13, U.S.C., Section 9).
- Although there are no penalties for not answering, each missing
answer makes the national figures on housing less accurate. Your
answers may be combined with information that you give to other
agencies to enhance the statistical use of these data, but all data will be
kept strictly confidential.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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