Final - 2023 AHS Computer Assisted Items Booklet

2023 American Housing Survey (AHS)

Final - 2023 AHS Computer Assisted Items Booklet

OMB: 2528-0017

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2023 AMERICAN HOUSING SURVEY 
INSTRUMENT ITEMS 

Draft Issued December 5, 2022 
 

We estimate that completing the American Housing Survey will take 45 minutes on average. Send comments 
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for 
reducing this burden, to the Director, Housing and Demographic Analysis Division, Office of Policy Development 
and Research, Office of Economic Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 
20410. This information collection is authorized by OMB control 2528‐0017 (expires January 31, 2024). If this 
number were not displayed, we could not conduct this survey. 

 
 

 

Table of Contents 
FRONT ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 
HOUSING UNIT ............................................................................................................................................ 11 
NONINTERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 16 
DEMOGRAPHICS ......................................................................................................................................... 25 
SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY ...................................................................................... 31 
INVENTORY ................................................................................................................................................. 41 
EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 56 
BREAKDOWN ............................................................................................................................................... 73 
POWER OUTAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 84 
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION ....................................................................................................................... 86 
MORTGAGE ................................................................................................................................................. 94 
TAXES AND FEES ........................................................................................................................................ 101 
RENTER SUBSIDIES .................................................................................................................................... 107 
UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................................... 109 
HOME IMPROVEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 117 
INCOME ..................................................................................................................................................... 189 
NON‐RELATIVE INCOME ............................................................................................................................ 198 
DEMOGRAPHICS SUPPLEMENT ................................................................................................................. 201 
PARENTS PLACE OF BIRTH ..................................................................................................................... 204 
FIRST‐GENERATION HOMEOWNER ....................................................................................................... 205 
DISABILITIES .............................................................................................................................................. 205 
RECENT MOVERS ....................................................................................................................................... 209 
NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY ........................................................................................................................ 217 
URBANIZATION ......................................................................................................................................... 223 
HOUSING INSECURITY ............................................................................................................................... 224 
HEAT RISK .................................................................................................................................................. 228 
HEALTHY HOMES ...................................................................................................................................... 229 
RATIO VERIFICATION ................................................................................................................................. 235 
MANAGER ................................................................................................................................................. 236 
BACK .......................................................................................................................................................... 238 
 
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FRONT 
STARTCP
CENSUS CAPI SYSTEM
AMERICAN HOUSING SURVEY - ^YEAR INSTRUMENT
CASE STATUS: ^MSTATUS
DATE: ^DATEFILL

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4.

TIME: ^TIMEFILL

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

NOPHONE
You indicated that you would like to conduct a telephone interview. However,
a telephone number has not been provided for this case. Do you have a
telephone number for this case?
If yes, proceed and enter the new number.
If no, go back to STARTCP and complete a personal interview.

1.
2.

Yes
No

NOPHONENUM
Enter the phone number.

NOPHONETYP
Is this a home, work, mobile or cell, or other type of number?
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

 

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

 
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DIALCP
Dial: ^PHONEFILL

^ext

^HomeOffice

Resident: ^RESPONDENT
Address: ^ADDRESSFILL

Time: ^TIMEFILL

Enter your result.

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2.
3.
4.
5.

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

SDIAL
You just dialed a telephone number and reported that no one answered.
Dial the alternate Address Listing Second Telephone Type telephone
number: Alternate Telephone
Enter your result.

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2.
3.
4.
5.

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

TDIAL
You just dialed the second 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/Hung up/Answering machine
Recorded message announcing new telephone number
Telephone disconnected/Wrong number
Not attempted now

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

^I_ext

Enter phone number

NWCPHO
Is this a home, work, mobile or cell, or other type of number?
Current Number: ^PHONEFILL ^ext

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

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?

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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

 

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RTNUMCP
Is household available?
R LN
NAME
^RESP ^LN ^NAMEFILL

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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

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

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

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1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

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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 correct address?

1.
2.

Yes, address is EXACTLY CORRECT as listed
INCORRECT ADDRESS

MAILADD1
Is this also ^your_the mailing address?
^ADDRESSFILL2

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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1.
2.

Yes
No

NWMLST1
What is ^your_the correct mailing address?
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the house number

NWMLST2
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the house number suffix

NWMLST3
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the street name

NWMLST4
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the unit designation

NWMLST5
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the non-city style address

NWMLST6
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the GQ unit description

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NWMLCT
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the city

NWMLST
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the state

NWMLZP5
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the five digit zip code

NWMLZP4
(What is ^your_the correct mailing address?)
^Mailing ^MADDRESSFILL
Enter the four digit zip code extension

PHINTRO
We would like to collect some additional contact information in case we
need to continue the interview later or follow up on missing data.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

VERPHONE
I have the best phone number to reach you listed as:
^PHONEFILL
Is that still the best phone number?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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PREFNUM
What is the telephone number where you would like to be called?
^PhoneInstr

^ext

Enter phone number
Probe, if more than one provided: Which one would you prefer?

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

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

^ext

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

BCKHOSP
Specify other type of phone number

EMAIL
Do you also have an email address that we could use to contact you?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EMAIL2
What is your email address?
Probe, if more than one provided: Which one would you prefer?

TELCELL
How many adults age 18 and over in this household have a cell phone
for personal use? (Consider all adults in the household.)

 

 
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TELAND
Is there ^also a landline telephone in this Auxfill3? Do not count cellular
phones, or any phone line that is used only for a computer or fax
machine.

1.
2.

Yes
No

TELIN
Is Telephone OK?

1.
2.

Yes
No

PREFCON
If we need to contact you, what is your preferred method of contact?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
If respondent answers "phone", probe for call, text, or both.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Personal Visit
Telephone Call
Text Message
Email

NONTYPE
? [F1]
What type of Noninterview do you have?

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2.
3.

Type A
Type B
Type C

EXITHANKCP
Thank you for your time.
END OF INTERVIEW

1.

 

Enter 1 to continue

 

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

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3.
5.
6.
7.
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10.
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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?

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MHWIDEV
(Last time) we recorded that this mobile home is a 1/2/3 wide unit.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MHWIDE
Is the mobile home a single-wide, double-wide, or triple-wide unit?

1.
2.
3.

Single-wide
Double-wide
Triple-wide

ABUNIT1
If not obvious, ask
Are there any separate apartments, either occupied or vacant, ...
Read categories until a "yes" reply is received.

1.
2.
3.

Above ^your_this1 home?
Below ^your_this1 home?
Neither

ABUNIT2
If not obvious ask
Thinking about ^your_the ^HTYPEFILL, is there ...
Read categories until a "yes" reply is received.

1.
2.
3.

 

An apartment above it?
An apartment below it?
Neither

 

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NUNITSV
? [F1]
(Last time) we recorded ^I_NUNITS apartments in the ^mobile_building.
Is this number still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NUNITS1
? [F1]
STYPEChange_Fill
How many apartments are in the ^mobile_building?
Enter 998 if 998 or more

NUNITS2
? [F1]
Including both occupied and vacant units, what is your best guess,
please?
Enter 998 if 998 or more

SHARAT
? [F1]
Does ^that_your ^HTYPEFILL share an attic or basement with the
^HTYPEFILL next door?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NUNITS3
How many ^house_apt including ^this_your share the attic or
basement?
Enter 998 if 998 or more

SHARFR
? [F1]
Does ^that_your ^HTYPEFILL share a furnace or boiler with the
^HTYPEFILL next door?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

NUNITS4
How many ^house_apt including ^this_your share the furnace or
boiler?
Enter 998 if 998 or more

COMPLEXV
(Last time) we recorded that this building ^IS_COMPLEX part of a
complex of multiple apartment buildings.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

ISNAMEQV
(Last time) we recorded that this building_complex has a name.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ISNAMEQ
Is there a name for ^this_that building_complex?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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NBLGCOQV
? [F1]
Is the name still ^BLDNAME?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NBLGCOQ
? [F1]
What is it?

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

ACCESS
? [F1]
Does ^unit ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME ^UNITDES have direct access
either from the outside or through a common hall?

1.
2.

Yes, direct access
No, through another unit

NEEDC
Do you need to Type C this unit?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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TENURE
Is this ^HTYPEFILL
Read categories until a "yes" reply is received

1.
2.
3.

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

NONINTERVIEW 
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

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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

NOINTASP
Specify other Type A reason

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

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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NOINTB
Enter Type B Noninterview Reason

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17.
19.

Under construction, not ready
Permanent or temporary business or commercial storage
Unoccupied site for manufactured/mobile home or tent
Other unit, including group quarters, nonstaff, or institutional units
Occupancy prohibited
Interior exposed to the elements
Type B, not classified above, specify
Demolished or disaster loss

UCAO
TYPE B-11
UNDER CONSTRUCTION-NOT READY
Enter the code that best describes the situation

1.
2.

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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.

Commercial; specify type of business
School
Storage

BCSCSSP
Specify type of business

 

 
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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

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

 

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OTHCD
TYPE B-14
OTHER UNIT INCLUDING NONSTAFF, OR CONVERTED
TO INSTITUTIONAL UNIT
Enter the code that best describes the other unit group quarters found.

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

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

TYPB14D
Describe the group quarters

OTHOC
Enter the code that best describes the type of occupants.

1.
2.
3.

Noninstitutional
Institutional - Staff
Institutional - Inmates or patients

TYPB14O
Describe the type of occupants
Give a specific description; for example, college students,
nurses, staff at children's camp, inmates, patients, etc.

 

 

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OPNOR
TYPE B-15
OCCUPANCY PROHIBITED
Is the unit for nonresidential use?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OPREA
Enter what best describes the reason occupancy is prohibited.

1.
2.
3.

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

OPDEM
Has demolition of the unit begun?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OPINE
Is interior exposed to the elements?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

OPPAC
Was a public agency contacted to confirm the status?

1.
2.

Yes; specify the agency
No

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OPPACSP
Specify the agency

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.
4.

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

IECDWSPC
Explain why condition of the unit's doors and/or windows could not be
observed.

IECRE
Enter what best describes the condition of the unit's roof (exclude porch
roofs).

1.
2.
3.
4.

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

IECRESPC
Explain why condition of unit's roof could not be observed.

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IECEW
Enter what best describes the condition of the unit's exterior walls.

1.
2.
3.
4.

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

IECEWSPC
Explain why condition of unit's exterior walls could not be observed.

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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BOTRO
Did you call your supervisor?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

DDLRE
TYPE B-19
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

DDLWR
Enter what best describes the condition of the unit.

1.
2.
3.

Exterior walls, roof, doors, and windows are in good condition
Unit has missing or broken exterior walls, roof, doors, or windows
Unit is completely destroyed

EXPOSE
Is the interior-

1.
2.

Exposed to the elements
Not exposed to the elements

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

1.
2.
3.

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

BOARDU
Is the unit boarded up?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NOINTC
Enter Type C Noninterview Reason

32.
33.
37.
42.

Unit eliminated in structural conversion
Merged, not in current sample
Type C, not classified, specify
Unit does not exist

NOINTCSP
Specify Type C reason

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.

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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

DEMOGRAPHICS 
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

 

 

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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

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
?[F1]
What are the names of all persons living or staying here?
^Start_person
Who else is living or staying here?
Enter first name
If the respondent answers "Don't Know" or refuses to provide a name, enter
a descriptive label to identify this household member. Note: this is how that
person will be referred to for the rest of the interview.
Enter '999' to exit

LNAME
?[F1]
Enter last name

 

 
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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 live?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SEX
What is (name's/your) sex?

1.
2.

Male
Female

ADDWHY
Why ^were_was ^you_NAME added?

1.
2.
3.

Born
Moved into household/apartment
Other reason

OWNER

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

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

MSOTHR
Anyone else staying here?
HH Name
^HH ^NAMEFILL

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

UREPN
Who does not usually live here?
Enter up to 6 that apply, separate with commas

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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?)

OWNERQ
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

RRP
What is ^your_NAME relationship to Reference Person First and Last
Name?

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

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

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14.
15.
16.
17.

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_NAME ^are_is1 ^CAGE_baby
^this_month.
Is that correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BRTHMQ
What is ^your_NAME date of birth?
Enter month

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

 

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

 

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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
(Are they under 16 years of age?)

1.
2.

Yes
No

SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY 
SXBRTHSELF
Was your sex recorded as male or female at birth?

1.
2.

Male
Female

SXBRTHPRXY
To the best of your knowledge, was ^your_NAME sex recorded as male
or female at birth?

1.
2.

Male
Female

GENIDSELF
Do you describe yourself as male, female, or transgender, or do you
use another term?

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Male
Female
Transgender
Use another term; specify

GENIDSELFSP
Specify other term.

GENIDPRXY
To the best of your knowledge, does ^you_NAME describe themselves
as male, female, or transgender, or do they use another term?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Male
Female
Transgender
Use another term; specify

GENIDPRXYSP
Specify other term.

ORNSELF
Which of the following best represents how you think about yourself?
Read all categories

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Gay or lesbian
Straight, that is, not gay or lesbian
Bisexual
Something else; specify
I don't know the answer

ORNSELFSP
Specify how they think about themselves.

ORNPRXY
To the best of your knowledge, which of the following best represents
how ^you_NAME thinks of themselves?
Read all categories

1.

Gay or lesbian

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2.
3.
4.
5.

Straight, that is, not gay or lesbian
Bisexual
Something else; specify
I don't know the answer

ORNPRXYSP
Specify how they think about themselves.

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 of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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ORISPN
^are_is1 (name/you) Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano; Puerto
Rican; Cuban, Cuban American, or of another Hispanic, Latino, or
Spanish origin; for example, Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican,
Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard, and so on?
If multiple answer, Probe: Which group do ( 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 that origin?

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

RACE
& ^Flashcard
Please choose one or more races that ^you_NAME2 ^consider ^self to
be. For this survey, Hispanic origin is not a race.
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
You may choose one or more Asian groups.
^are_is1 (name/you) Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean,
Vietnamese, or another Asian group, for example, Hmong, Laotian,
Thai, Pakistani, Cambodian, and so on?
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
You may choose one or more Pacific Islander groups.
^are_is1 (name/you) Native Hawaiian; Chamorro; Samoan; or another
Pacific Islander group, for example, Fijian, Tongan, and so on?
Read each item
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1.
2.
3.
4.

Native Hawaiian
Chamorro
Samoan
Other Pacific Islander

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

RACESP
Read only if necessary:
What is (your/their) other race group?

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SPAR
Do ^your_NAME parent(s) live in
this household?
Please include biological, step and adoptive parents.

1.
2.

Yes
No

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 ^you_NAME have another parent in the household?
Please include biological, step and adoptive parents.

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
(are / is) (name/you) currently living with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or
partner?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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COHABWHO
Who is that?

96.

Not listed

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

CHANGE
Review All Categories
HH R LN NAME
LNPAR2 AGE

SEX

REL

RACE

OR

MAR

LNPAR

^HH ^RESP ^LNO ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^RACEFILL
^ORIGN ^MARSTAT ^PAR ^PAR2 ^AGE
Is this information correct?
1.
2.

Yes
No

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CHNG1
Who has changes?
HH R
AGE

LN NAME

SEX

REL

RACE

OR

MAR

LNPAR

^HH ^RESP ^LNO ^NAMEFILL ^GENDER ^RELATION ^RACEFILL
^ORIGN ^MARSTAT ^PAR ^AGE
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

CHWHT
What needs to be changed for ^NAMEFILL?
HH R LN NAME
LNPAR AGE

SEX

REL

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.

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

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.

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CHG_BRTHMQ
What is ^your_NAME date of birth?
Enter month

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

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

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

CHG_BRTHYQ
(What is ^your_NAME date of birth?)
Enter 4 digit year

CHG_AGEGES
What is your best estimate of ^your_NAME age?

CHG_UNDAGE
ASK IF NECESSARY
(Are they under 16 years of age?)

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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CHG_SEX
(^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME male or female?)

1.
2.

Male
Female

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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

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

CHG_RACESP
Specify other race

CHG_SMAR
^Are_is1 ^you_NAME now married,
widowed, divorced, separated or never married?

1.
2.
3.

Married, SPOUSE PRESENT
Married, SPOUSE ABSENT
Widowed

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4.
5.
6.

Divorced
Separated
Never Married

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

96.

Not Listed

INFO_1
Review All Categories
HH R
AGE

LN NAME

SEX

REL

RACE

OR

MAR

LNPAR

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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TPARKA
? [F1]
Is ^your_that manufactured/mobile home included in a group of 2 or
more?

1.
2.

Yes
No, manufactured/mobile home not in group

TPARKB
? [F1]
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

BUILTQ
? [F1]
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

 

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BUILT1Q
? [F1]
What year was ^yourhome_building built?
Enter appropriate year, 2010-present

DECADEQ
What decade was ^yourhome_building built?

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

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

YRSOLD
? [F1]
How many years old is ^yourhome_building?
Enter a numeric value between 0 and 200
If more than 200 years old, enter 200

CONDOV
? [F1]
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

 
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CONDO2V
? [F1]
(Last time) we recorded your ^HTYPEFILL was part of a cooperative.
Is this information still correct?
If respondent seems unsure of definition of co-op refer to definition under the
help screen.

1.
2.

Yes
No

CONDO1
? [F1]
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
? [F1]
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

HOMEASCV
?[F1]
Last time, we recorded that ^your_the housing unit was in a
homeowners' association. Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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HOMEASC
?[F1]
^CONDO_ASC
Is ^that_this ^HTYPEFILL ^CCHK part of a homeowner association?

1.
2.

Yes
No

CELAR1V
? [F1]
Last time we recorded that ^that_this house was built ^basement.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

CELAR1Q
? [F1]
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

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ANCHORV
?[F1]
Last time we recorded that this manufactured/mobile home was
anchored by tiedowns, bolts, or some other means.
Is this still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ANCHOR
?[F1]
Is ^that_this manufactured/mobile home anchored by tiedowns, bolts,
or some other means?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

MHSETQ
Is ^that_this manufactured/mobile home-Read categories until a "yes" reply is received

1.
2.
3.
4.

 

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

 

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STORIES
How many stories are in ^that_this multifamily building?
Enter a whole number
Enter 21 for any number 21 or greater.

FLOORSQ
How many floors are in ^this_that unit ^basement_attic2?
If split level, count greatest number of floors on top of each other
Enter a whole number
Enter 4 for any number 4 or greater

NOSTEPV
(Last time) we recorded that it was possible to enter ^that_this
^home_apartment WITHOUT climbing up or down any steps or stairs.
Is this still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

 

 

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LISTRMV
Last time we recorded
^IBEDRMS Bedroom(s), ^IBATHS Bathroom(s),
^IHALFB Half bathroom(s), ^IKITCH Kitchen(s),
^IDINING Separate dining room(s), ^ILIVING Living room(s),
^IFAMRM Family room(s)/"Great" room(s)/TV room(s),
^IRECRM Recreation room(s), ^IDENS Den(s)/Libraries,
^ILAUNDY Laundry room(s)/Utility room(s)/Pantries,
^I_OTHFIN Other Finished room(s), ^IOTHRUN Other Unfinished
room(s)
Is this still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

STUDIOV
Last time, we recorded ^your_that ^HTYPEFILL is a one room efficiency
or studio apartment. 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

BATHS
? [F1]
A full bathroom is one that has a sink with running water, a toilet, and
either a bathtub or shower. How many full bathrooms are there
^in_that_your home? [Include bathrooms in finished attics or finished
basements.]
Enter 10 for 10 or more

 

 

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HALFB
? [F1]
A half-bathroom is one that has either a toilet or a bathtub or a shower.
How many half bathrooms are there ^in_that_your home ? [Include
bathrooms in finished attics or finished basements.]
Enter 10 for 10 or more

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

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

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

STUDIO
If not obvious ask
Is this a one room efficiency or studio apartment?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

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

 

 

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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?

 

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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.

PORCHV
? [F1]
(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
? [F1]
Does ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a porch, deck, balcony, or patio?
(Measuring at least 4 feet by 4 feet)

1.
2.

Yes
No

GARAGEV
? [F1]
(Last time) we recorded that a garage or carport was included with
^the_that ^HTYPEFILL.
Is this still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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GARAGEQ
? [F1]
Is a garage or carport ^attached included with ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL?

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

LTSQFTQ
? [F1]
Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home
If under 1 acre, convert to approximate square feet
Use 999998 if 999,998 square feet or more
One eighth acre= 5500 sq.ft. Half acre= 22000 sq.ft.
Quarter acre= 11000 sq.ft.
Three quarters acre= 33000 sq.ft.
One third acre=14000 sq.ft.
One acre= 44000 sq.ft.

LTFT1Q
? [F1]
Enter the first dimension
Include all connecting land that is owned or that is rented with the home

LTFT2Q
? [F1]
Enter the value of the second dimension

 

 
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LTACQ
? [F1]
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

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

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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

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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

SOLAR
Does ^this_that ^HTYPEFILL_EQP have solar panels?
(Solar panel refers to a panel designed to absorb the sun's rays as a source
of energy for generating electricity or heating.)

1.
2.

Yes
No

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?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

OVENQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a microwave
oven that is in working order?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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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

SINKQ
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a kitchen sink?

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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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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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

DFUELQS
Specify other dryer fuel

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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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 all answer categories.
Refer to the help screen for more details on the types of septic tank or
cesspool systems.

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

SEWDUSV
(Last time) we recorded that your ^spetic_cess was connected to
^SEWUSERS ^HOMEHOMES.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SEWDUS
How many homes are connected to the ^septic_cess?

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1.
2.
3.

One
2 to 5
6 or more

HOTPIPPV
(Last time) we recorded there was both hot and cold water in
^your_the_that home.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

BSINK2V
(Last time) we recorded ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL had a bathroom
sink with running water.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BSINK2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a bathroom sink with running
water?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TOILET2V
(Last time) we recorded that ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL had a toilet.
Is this information still correct?

1.

Yes

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2.

No

TOILET2
Does ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL have a toilet?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TUB2V
(Last time) we recorded that ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL had a bathtub
or shower.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

BATHEXCLU
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?

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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

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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

HFUELA
What fuel is used MOST for heating
^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL?

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

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

HFUELASP
Specify other type of heating fuel
"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

 
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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.
9.

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
None

HFUELCSP
Specify other type of heating fuel

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.

Forced warm air through ducts and vents

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2.
3.
4.

Steam or hot water through radiators or pipes
Electric coils inside the floors, ceilings, or walls
Some other way

HCENTC
?[F1]
And is that equipment a standard electric FURNACE or is it a HEAT
PUMP?
Refer to the help screen for more details on the difference between a heat
pump and a furnace.

1.
2.

Standard Electric Furnace
Heat Pump

HPORTA
?[F1]
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
Not Portable

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

1.
2.
3.

Unvented room heaters
Portable electric heaters
Other; specify

HPORTBSP
Specify other type of portable heater

 

 

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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

HPORTDSP
Specify type of nonportable heating equipment

FPLWKQV
?[F1]
(Last time) we recorded that ^your_the ^HTYPEFILL had a usable
fireplace.
Is this information still correct?

1.

Yes

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2.

No

FPLWKQ
?[F1]
Does ^your_the ^HTYPEFILL have a usable fireplace?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FPHEQPV
(Last time) we recorded that you considered ^your_the fireplace to be
heating equipment.
Is this information still correct?

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

SHTEQP
Earlier you reported Primary heating source fireplace_Fill as
A_blank_Fill HSource_Fill. ^Do_Does2 Used in SHTEQP for heating
equip use any other sources to heat ^your_this1 home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SHTEQP1
What ^do_does2 Used in SHTEQP for heating equip use?
Read bold categories
IF MORE THAN ONE SOURCE REPORTED, ASK: Of those sources you
just mentioned, what ^do_does2 Used in SHTEQP for heating equip use
first?

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

Electric or gas cookstove
Built-in electric unit(s)
Forced warm air furnace with ducts and vents to the individual rooms
Electric heat pump
Gas oven with the door open
Floor, wall or other pipeless furnace built into the structure
Portable electric heater(s)
Steam or hot water system with radiators or other system using steam or hot
water
Woodburning, pot belly, Franklin stove(s), or pellet stoves
Room heater(s) vented to the outside through a chimney, flue, or pipes
Unvented room heater(s)
Outdoor wood fired boiler
Something else

SHTEQP2a
You reported Reported supplemental heating sources as additional
heating source(s). ^Do_Does2 Used in SHTEQP for heating equip use
any other sources to heat ^your_this1 home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SHTEQP2
What ^do_does2 Used in SHTEQP for heating equip use?
Read bold categories
IF MORE THAN ONE SOURCE REPORTED, ASK: Of those sources you
just mentioned, what ^do_does2 Used in SHTEQP for heating equip use
first?

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

Electric or gas cookstove
Built-in electric unit(s)
Forced warm air furnace with ducts and vents to the individual rooms
Electric heat pump
Gas oven with the door open
Floor, wall or other pipeless furnace built into the structure
Portable electric heater(s)
Steam or hot water system with radiators or other system using steam or hot
water
Woodburning, pot belly, Franklin stove(s), or pellet stoves
Room heater(s) vented to the outside through a chimney, flue, or pipes
Unvented room heater(s)
Outdoor wood fired boiler

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13.

Something else

MONOX
?[F1]
^Do_Is2 a working carbon monoxide
detector inside ^your_the_that ^HTYPEFILL?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SMOKE
Do you currently have a working smoke alarm inside your
^HTYPEFILL?
Enter "yes" if unit has combination smoke alarm/CO detector.

1.
2.

Yes
No

SPRNKLR
Is there a fire sprinkler system inside your ^HTYPEFILL?

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

 
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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

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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 you use any room air conditioners?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NUMAIR
How many?
Enter 8 for 8 or more

GASPI2
Is the gas used in ^your_the_that home natural gas from underground
pipes that serve the neighborhood or from propane or bottled gas?

1.
2.

Natural gas from underground pipes
Propane (bottled gas)

BREAKDOWN 
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.

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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

IFCOLD
? [F1]
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
reference time for utility costs was your ^HTYPEFILL uncomfortably
cold for 24 hours or more for any other reason?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHCOLD2
? [F1]
What was the reason your ^HTYPEFILL was uncomfortably cold for 24
hours or more?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1.
2.
3.

Utility interruption or power outage
Inadequate heating capacity
Inadequate insulation, includes inadequate window insulation

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4.
5.

Cost of heating
Other

HOTUNIT
reference time for utility costs for any reason, was your ^HTYPEFILL so
hot for 24 hours or more that ^you_one uncomfortable?
Do not count visitors, only household members

1.
2.

Yes
No

ACBREAK
Was that because the MAIN cooling equipment broke down?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ACBREAKFRQ
How many times did the MAIN cooling equipment break down for 6
hours or more?
Enter 8 for 8 or more

OTHHOT
reference time for utility costs was your ^HTYPEFILL uncomfortably hot
for 24 hours or more for any other reason?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OTHHOT2
What was the reason your ^HTYPEFILL was uncomfortably hot for 24
hours or more?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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

Utility interruption or power outage
Inadequate cooling capacity
Leaking windows, doors, and walls
Inadequate insulation
Cost of cooling
Other

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IFDRY
? [F1]
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

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_was2 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

 

 
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LEAK1
These next questions are about water leaks-either from OUTSIDE your
^HTYPEFILL ^building or from INSIDE.
While ^youve_your been living here, did water ever leak INTO your
^HTYPEFILL ^building ^directly FROM THE OUTSIDE--for example,
through the roof, ^outside walls, ^basement or any closed windows or
skylights?

1.
2.

Yes
No outside water leaks

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.
4.

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

OTLEAKSP
Enter description of source of other OUTSIDE water leak

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

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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
reference time for utility costs, 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

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MLDROOM
Was the mold in the...
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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

Kitchen?
Bathroom(s)?
Bedroom(s)?
Living Room?
Basement?
Some other room(s)?

NOWIREQ
?[F1]
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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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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
? [F1]
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

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)

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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

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?

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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

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

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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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

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

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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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

POWER OUTAGE 
OUTAGE
Was your home ever completely without power ^MICE_TIME - that is, since ^date_12months?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTAGEFRQ
How many times was your home completely without power for 6 hours
or more ^MICE_TIME?
Enter 8 for 8 or more.

OUTFOOD
reference time for utility costs has any food spoiled as a result of a
power outage?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTMED
(reference time for utility costs) did any refrigerated medicine spoil as a
result of a power outage?

1.
2.
3.

 

Yes
No
No refrigerated medicine

 
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OUTSTAY
reference time for utility costs did you ^or_household_anyone have to
leave your home and stay somewhere else overnight as a result of a
power outage?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTWORK
(reference time for utility costs) did you ^or_household_anyone miss work
(as a result of a power outage)?

1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Did not have work

OUTPIPEFZ
reference time for utility costs did any pipes freeze in your home as a
result of a power outage?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OUTFLOOD
?[F1]
reference time for utility costs did water collect in your basement or
crawl space because your sump pump stopped working properly as a
result of a power outage?

1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
No sump pump

OUTMEDDEV
Do you ^or_household_anyone have any medical devices in your home
that are important to health and that require electrical power to
operate?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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DPGENERT
Do you have a generator to provide electricity in case there is a power
outage?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

VACANCY

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

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

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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?
If Year round, enter 1
If Seasonal-Summer only, enter 8
If Seasonal-Winter only, enter 9
If Other seasonal: specify, enter 10
If Migratory, enter 11

VCNC1SP
Specify other seasonal use

MOSOCC
During what months is this unit occupied during a typical year?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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

 

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MOPERM
How many months has it been since ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL
was occupied as a permanent home?
If 1 to 24, enter number of months
If less than 1 month, enter 0
If over 2 years, enter 25
If never occupied as a permanent home, enter 26

YRRND
Does the construction and heating of ^the_that ^HTYPEFILL
make it suitable for year-round use?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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.

Foreclosure
Personal/Family Reasons
Legal Proceedings

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

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

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

 
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SOTHSP
Specify other reason owned

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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

OWNBEGIN
DO NOT DISPLAY THIS ITEM

1.

Enter 1 to continue

OWNCALLBK
WARNING
THE RESPONDENT IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
ABOUT TAXES, FEES, AND 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

 
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OWNINTRO
The next questions are about how you acquired your home, taxes,
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

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?

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_OWNER 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.

Yes

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2.

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

DOWNPAY
Did ^you_OWNER have a down payment?
If bought outright, enter 1 for Yes.

1.
2.

Yes
No

DWNAMT
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

 

 
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DWNPCT
Enter amount in percent
If bought outright, enter 100

NODOWNPAY
Did ^you_OWNER not have a down payment because ^you_OWNER
borrowed the full purchase price or did ^you_OWNER not have a down
payment because ^you_OWNER paid the full purchase price upfront?

1.
2.

Borrowed the full purchase price
Paid the full purchase price upfront

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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?

 

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MORTGAGE 
MORTINTRO
The next questions are about any mortgages, loans, and lines of credit
that are secured by the property as of today, DATEFILL2_MORT.
If they are available, your mortgage or loan statement and your recent
tax bill may make it easier to answer the questions. Please take a
moment to find those records if you have them.
Allow respondent to find any records if they wish, or proceed with interview.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

RAM
? [F1]
Do you have either a Reverse Annuity Mortgage (or RAM), or Home
Equity Conversion Mortgage?
Read if necessary: Some people take out a Reverse Annuity Mortgage or
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage that borrows against the equity in their
home 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 they 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.

1.
2.

Yes
No

MORTG
Is there currently any mortgage, home equity loan or line of credit, deed
of trust, contract to purchase, or similar debt on this property?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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NUMMORTG
? [F1]
How many mortgages, loans, or lines of credit of any type do you
currently have on this property? Include all regular mortgages, home
equity lump sum loans, home equity credit lines, or any other loan that
is secured by the value of this property. Include home equity credit
lines with or without an outstanding balance. Do not include any loans
that have been paid off.
Enter 7 for 7 or more

MORTINTRO2
Now I would like to ask you about each of your regular loans, home
equity loans, and home equity lines of credit in turn. If you have
multiple regular loans, start with the one that has the highest balance.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

HASREGLUMP
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 or loan.
Is the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan a:
Probe: If you refinanced, answer regarding the new mortgage.
Read until a "yes" is received.

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 or Line of Credit?

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HELUMC
There are two types of home equity loans. With a home equity lump
sum loan you receive the full amount borrowed up front. With a home
equity line of credit you withdraw funds as needed up to a set limit.
Is the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan a:
Read answer categories

1.
2.

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

HEBAL
Do you currently have an outstanding balance against the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

PMTF
How often do you make a payment on your Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan?

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.

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PMIPMT
Looking at your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan, is Private
Mortgage Insurance (PMI) currently 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

UNPBAL
? [F1]
Looking at your statement, what is the amount that you currently 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.

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
A line of credit with no balance should still have an interest rate

INTF
? [F1]
(Looking at your statement, what is the current interest rate on the Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan? - Fraction)
Round down to nearest 1/8 percent

0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

0 - no fraction
1/8 (.125%)
1/4 (.25%)
3/8 (.375%)
1/2 (.5%)
5/8 (.625%)
3/4 (.75%)

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7.

7/8 (.875%)

RULEINTRO
The next questions are about when you acquired or refinanced your Fill
from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

REFI
Is the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan a refinanced mortgage?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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? Extra text for refinanced loans in YRMOR
Enter year from 1900 to Current Survey Year

TERM
From the date that you obtained or refinanced this Fill from
NUMMORTG mortgage or loan, how many years did you have to pay it
off?
Enter 40 for 40 or more
Enter 0 if it varies

AMMORT
How much was Borrowed or refinanced for the Fill from NUMMORTG
mortgage or loan?
Enter the amount of the principal borrowed
Round to the nearest whole dollar
Enter 9999998 for $9,999,998 or more

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MORTIN
? [F1]
Is the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan 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

VARY
Are the payments on this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan the
same during the whole length of the mortgage or loan?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HOWVARY
Why do the payments in the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan
change?
Read all categories
If more than one, probe for main reason

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

^HOWVAR_1
^HOWVAR_2
^HOWVAR_3
^HOWVAR_4
^HOWVAR_5
The payments you make for taxes and/or insurance change?
Other, specify

VARMSP
Please specify other reason(s) why the Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage
or loan payment changed.

GTCASH
Did you refinance this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan to
receive cash?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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

ADDTNS
What percent of this Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage or loan was used
for additions, improvements or repairs to the home?

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

IMPROV
Did you use any of the funds from your Fill from NUMMORTG mortgage
or loan for additions, improvements, or repairs to this home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MORTCOUNTEND1
Do Not Display This Screen.
(See store instructions.)

MORTOUTRO
Next, I will ask you about other fees and expenses. Some of these fees
may be included in your mortgage payments. I am mainly interested in
how those fees are paid, not your individual loans.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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TAXES AND FEES 
PMTTAX
Is property tax included in Fill payment or any payments?

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

BUYI1
Does this household have homeowner's insurance?

1.
2.

Yes
No

PMTINS
Is homeowner's insurance included in Fill payment or any payments?

1.
2.

Yes
No

AMTI1
reference time for utility costs what was the total cost of homeowner's
insurance?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

MHSTAY
Is ^the_that manufactured/mobile home to be moved?

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1.
2.

Remain
To be moved

OWNLOT2
^ownlot2 own the land?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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 manufactured/mobile home park fee or
association fee

IFFEEMH1
^IFFEEMH1A ^IFFEEMH1B pay any ^IFFEEMH1C manufactured/mobile
home park fee?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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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

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
Are there required association fees for TheAssociation?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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CAMFHO
How many times a year is the fee due?
If more than one fee, probe for the frequency of the largest fee
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

FEEAMTHO
What is the cost each ^TimeInterval? If you pay BothFees homeowner
association fees, report the combined required fee.
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

INCS2
In some parts of the country people own their homes but rent the land.
^INCS2 pay rent for the land?

1.
2.

Yes
No

LANPMT
Is the land rent included with the mortgage payment?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FLRENT2
How many times a year is the land rent due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

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

 

 

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FRENT
How many times a year is the rent on ^your_this1 ^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.
^RENTD
Enter 29998 for $29,998 or more

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

 

 
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LRENT3
What is the cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 0 for no cash rent
Enter 9996 for $9,996 or more
Enter 9997 for included in manufactured/mobile home park fee or
association fee

IFFEEMH2
^IFFEEMH2A ^IFFEEMH2B ^IFFEEMH2C any ^IFFEEMH2D
manufactured/mobile home park fee?

1.
2.

Yes
No

CAMFMH2
How many times a year is the fee due?
Enter 12 for monthly
Enter 53 for 53 times or more

FEEAMTMH2
What is the cost each ^timeinterval?
Enter 9996 for $9,996 or more
Enter 9997 for included in manufactured/mobile home rent

IFOTHF2
Are there any ^IFOTHF2 required fees for utility hookups, mobile home
association fees, and so forth?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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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

RENTER SUBSIDIES 
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.

Yes

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2.

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

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

SUBRNT2
Does the Federal, State, or local government pay some of the cost of
the unit?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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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

UTILITIES 
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?

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1.
2.
3.

Yes
No, included in rent, condo fee or other charges
Not used

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

 
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EBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the electricity . . .

1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

EGROUP
What else is included in the electricity bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

gas
fuel oil
any other fuel
garbage and trash
water and sewage

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

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

ELEMONTH
What month was that bill for?
Enter month

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

January
February
March
April
May

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

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 that serve the
neighborhood or from propane or bottled gas?

1.
2.

Natural gas from underground pipes
Propane (bottled gas)

GMPT
Are you billed separately for gas?

1.
2.

Yes
No

GBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the gas . . .

1.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?

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2.
3.

is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

GGROUP
What else is included in the gas bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1.
3.
4.
5.
6.

electricity
fuel oil
any other fuel
garbage and trash
water and sewage

GFREQ
How many months does each describes type of utility bill being
referenced bill usually cover?
If billed more than once a month, enter 0.

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

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

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AMTG
reference time for utility costs, what was the average MONTHLY cost for
gas ^other_charges2?
Enter 998 for $998 or more

USEOIL
Do you use fuel oil in your home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OMPT
Are you billed separately for fuel oil?

1.
2.

Yes
No

OBILL
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

 
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AMTO
^12_lived2, what was the total cost for fuel oil ^other_charges3?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

USEOTHR
Do you use wood, coal, kerosene or any other fuel in your home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FMPT
Are you billed separately for wood, coal, kerosene or any other fuel?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the wood, coal, kerosene or any other fuel . . .

1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

FGROUP
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
Do not include installation costs for solar panels

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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

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.

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1.
2.

Yes
No

WBILL
Read categories until a "Yes" is obtained.
Is that because the water supply and sewage disposal . . .

1.
2.
3.

is included in the rent, condominium fee, site rent or other fee?
is combined with another utility cost?
is obtained free?

WGROUP
What else is included in the water and sewage bill?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

electricity
gas
fuel oil
any other fuel
garbage and trash

AMTW
^12_lived2, what was the total cost for water supply and sewage
disposal ^other_charges6?
Enter 9998 for $9,998 or more

HOME IMPROVEMENT 
HMR_INTRO
The next questions are about work done to your home. We want to
know about all of the work done, including annual routine work, as well
as major home improvements and replacements. First, we will ask you
about annual routine work only.

1.

 

Enter 1 to continue

 
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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 household moved in less than year ago and doesn't have typical costs to
report, enter 1.
If don't know, ask for best estimate.
Enter a numeric value between 0 and 99998.
Enter 9998 for $99,998 or more.

HINTRO2
The next series of questions deal with only home remodeling and major
improvements and replacements ^HMRDATE2. 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
^HMRDATE, has there been a MAJOR disaster, such as a fire,
earthquake, or tornado that required you to make extensive repairs to
your home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TYPDIS
What happened?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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

Fire
Earthquake
Tornado or hurricane
Landslide
Flood
Other

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

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

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

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

1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

DISRPAM
How much did the entire disaster repair job cost, including your costs
and any amount covered by insurance, not counting your time?
Enter 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?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

DISRPFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

DISRPFINSP
Specify other source

 

 

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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

ROOMADD
^HMRDATE, 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.
Enter the room that was created by converting a space

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Bedroom
Bathroom
Recreation Room
Kitchen
Other Room

BTHKIT
^HMRDATE, 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.

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1.
2.

Bathroom(s)
Kitchen

BULTOUT1
^HMRDATE, was anything built onto the outside of your home, such as
an
attached garage or carport?

1.
2.

Yes
No

BULTOUT2
^HMRDATE, 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 ^HMRDATE2. 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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

EXTREP
? [F1]
(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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

FLRWLLS
^HMRDATE, 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
^HMRDATE, 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

 

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CENAIR
^HMRDATE, have you added or replaced central air
conditioning?
(Do not include heat pumps)

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEATEQU
(^HMRDATE, 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
(^HMRDATE, have you added or replaced)
a septic tank?

1.
2.

Yes
No

WTRHTR
(^HMRDATE, have you added or replaced)
a water heater?

1.
2.

Yes
No

KITAPP
(^HMRDATE, have you added or replaced)
a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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MSINSID
Did we miss any other MAJOR remodeling, improvement or
replacement
jobs done INSIDE your home ^HMRDATE2? Do not include minor
repairs, painting or wallpapering.

1.
2.

Yes
No

MISINA
What was the job?
Enter one job per screen or "N" for no more jobs.

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

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

DRIVEWY
Now, about work done to your LOT or YARD, ^HMRDATE2, have
you added or replaced driveways or walkways?

1.
2.

Yes
No

FENCE
(^HMRDATE, have you added or replaced:)
fencing or walls?

1.
2.

Yes
No

POOL
(^HMRDATE, have you added or replaced:)
a swimming pool, tennis court, or other recreational structure?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

SHED
(^HMRDATE, have you added or replaced:)
a shed, detached garage, or other building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

LANDSC
(^HMRDATE, 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 ^HMRDATE2?

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.

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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?

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1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

BEDADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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.

Yes, same job as last interview

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2.

No, different job

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

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

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

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

 

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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

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

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

RECADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement

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5.
6.
7.

Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

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.

Yes

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2.

No

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

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

KITADDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

KITADDFINSP
Specify other source

INTOTHADD
^Job_type_intro

1.

 

Enter 1 to continue

 

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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.

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
Current Survey Year

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

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1.
2.
3.

Mostly in ^SYEARM2
Mostly in ^SYEARM1
Mostly in Current Survey Year

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

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

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

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BTHRDAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

BTHRDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories

1.

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card

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

Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

KITRDAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

 

 
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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

KITRDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

KITRDFINSP
Specify other source

 

 
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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

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

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1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

GARPORTFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

GARPORTFINSP
Specify other source

INTDECKPAT
About the porch, deck, patio, or terrace that was built onto your home ...

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

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

 

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DECKPATFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

 

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ROOFAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

ROOFFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

1.
2.
3.

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan

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4.
5.
6.
7.

Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

ROOFFINSP
Specify other source

INTSIDNG
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

SIDCMP
Is this job complete?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

SIDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

SIDFINSP
Specify other source

INTDOOR
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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
Current Survey Year

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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 Current Survey Year

DOORFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

DOORFINSP
Specify other source

INTEXTREP
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

EXTREPB
^oldjob_extrep
Is this the same exterior 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?

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

EXTREPFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

INSLAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

INSLFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

INSLFINSP
Specify other source

 

 
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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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

PIPECMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

PIPEFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

PLFXTAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

 
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PLFXTFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

PLFXTFINSP
Specify other source

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

 

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WIRAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

WIRCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

WIRFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

1.
2.
3.

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan

156 
 

 
4.
5.
6.
7.

Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

WIRFINSP
Specify other source

INTSECUR
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

SECURAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

SECURCMP
Is this job complete?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

SECURFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

SECURFINSP
Specify other source

INTFLRWLLS
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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FLRWLLSB
^oldjob_carpet
Is this the same carpeting, flooring, paneling, or ceiling tile 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

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
Current Survey Year

 
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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 Current Survey Year

FLRWLLSFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

FLRWLLSFINSP
Specify other source

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?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

CENARAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

CENARCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

CENARFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

HTEQUAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

HTEQUFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

HTEQUFINSP
Specify other source

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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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

SEPTCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

SEPTFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

SEPTFINSP
Specify other source

INTWTRH
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

 

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WTRHFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

 

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

KITAPPFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card

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6.
7.

Contractor arranged financing
Something else

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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

 

 
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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

INSAFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

INSAFINSP
Specify other source

INTMSINB
^Job_type_intro

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1.

Enter 1 to continue

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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

INSBCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

INSBFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

INSBFINSP
Specify other source

INTMSINC
^Job_type_intro

1.

 

Enter 1 to continue

 

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

1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

INSCAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1

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3.

Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

INSCFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

DRIVEAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

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DRIVEFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

DRIVEFINSP
Specify other source

INTFENCE
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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

1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

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

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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FENCEAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

FENCEFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

1.
2.
3.

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan

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4.
5.
6.
7.

Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

POOLAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

 

 

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

POOLFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

POOLFINSP
Specify other source

INTSHED
^Job_type_intro

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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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

SHEDCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

180 
 

 
1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

SHEDFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

SHEDFINSP
Specify other source

INTLANDSC
^Job_type_intro

1.

Enter 1 to continue

LANDSCB
^oldjob_land
Is this the landscaping or sprinkler system job we recorded in
^pymonth ^pyyear, OR is it a different job?

1.
2.

Yes, same job as last interview
No, different job

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

LANDSCFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

182 
 

 

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

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

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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OUTAAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

OUTAFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

1.
2.
3.

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan

184 
 

 
4.
5.
6.
7.

Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor 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

OUTBAM
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

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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
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

OUTBFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

OUTBFINSP
Specify other source

INTMOUTC
^Job_type_intro

186 
 

 

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
? [F1]
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.
If the cost of this job was split/shared with other unit(s), only put your costs.

OUTCCMP
Is this job complete?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

187 
 

 

1.
2.
3.

^SYEARM2
^SYEARM1
Current Survey Year

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 Current Survey Year

OUTCFIN
What was the main source of funding for this job?
Read all categories.

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

Cash on hand or from bank account or check card
Cash from refinancing your home
A home equity loan
Homeowner's insurance settlement
Credit card or retail store charge card
Contractor arranged financing
Something else

OUTCFINSP
Specify other source

HMRACCESS
Did you do any of these home improvements to make your home more
accessible for people with physical limitations, such as people using a
wheelchair or a walker?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

INCOME 
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. ^INCINTRO
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

 

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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 income?
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

 
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QINT
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview,) did ^you_name receive
interest from savings, 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

 
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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

 

 
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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

 

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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
?[F1]
(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

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?

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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

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?

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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

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

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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?
^NR_ESTTINC
If income was a loss, precede amount with a ' - '. Breakeven = 1.
Enter 99999998 for $99,999,998 or more

 

 

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NON‐RELATIVE INCOME 
HERE
(I ^also_have a few questions that I would like to ask ^NAMEFILL2.)
(Are they here now?)
If Yes, ask: May I speak to them please?

1.
2.

Yes
No

INCWORKNR
Talking to: ^NAMEFILL2
^NRResp1
^NRResp2 ^RESPONDENT
^NRResp3
The next questions are about income...
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

 

 

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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 selfemployment?
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

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.)

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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

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

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

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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
QFS1
(Since 12 Months prior to date of interview), did you
^or_household_anyone 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.
If you are speaking to the non-relative household member and they answer
"Don't Know" or "Refuse" to the question, thank them for their help and ask to
speak to the respondent again. Re-ask the respondent this question and key
their response.

1.
2.

Yes
No

NRIEND
^NRI_Resp

1.

Enter 1 to continue

DEMOGRAPHICS SUPPLEMENT 
EDUC

31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.

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)

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40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.

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 (For example: AA)
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)

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 received?
If respondent answers "Associate's", probe for occupational, vocational, or
academic.

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 (For example: AA)
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)

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ENROLL
Last week, ^were_was_S1 ^you_NAME enrolled in a high school,
college, or university?

NATVTYCOU
(The next few questions ask about ^your_NAME country of birth.)
In what country ^were_was ^you_NAME born?
Begin entering country name, then select from list.

CITIZN
^Are_Is1 ^you_NAME a CITIZEN
of the United States?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

INUSYR
When did ^you_NAME come to live
in the United States?
Enter 4 digit year

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

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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

PARENTS PLACE OF BIRTH 
PEMNTVTY
In what country was ^your_NAME mother born?

PEFNTVTY
In what country was ^your_NAME father born?

 

 

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FIRST‐GENERATION HOMEOWNER 
PRNTOWN
?[F1]
Are any of PRNT_Fill currently homeowners?

1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Parent(s) deceased

PRNTOWNPAST
?[F1]
Did any of PRNT_Fill ever own a home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

PRNTOWNPURCHSE
?[F1]
Did any of PRNT_Fill own a home when ^you_NAME bought this home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DISABILITIES 
HEARING
?[F1]
Now thinking about everyone in your household. ^Are_Is3 deaf or do
^You_They2 have serious difficulty hearing?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 

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

96.

Not Listed

SEEING
?[F1]
^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
?[F1]
^ExBabies
Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, ^Anyone_You2
have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making
decisions?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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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

WALKING
?[F1]
^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
?[F1]
^ExBabies2
^Anyone_You have difficulty dressing or bathing?

1.

Yes

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2.

No

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

96.

Not Listed

ERRANDS
?[F1]
^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

 

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

1.

Enter 1 to continue

MOVFORCE2
People choose to move for a variety of reasons, either voluntary or nonvoluntary.
Were you forced to move by a landlord, a bank or other financial
institution, or the government?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MOVDISAS
Were you forced to move because of a natural disaster or fire, whether
the fire started inside or outside of your home?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MOVDISASTYP
What happened? Was it a . . .
Read all categories.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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

Fire that started inside your home, such as from an electrical shortage or
cooking equipment?
Fire that started outside your home, such as from a wildfire?
Earthquake?
Tornado?
Hurricane?
Landslide?
Flood?
Other?

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MOVDISASTYPSP
Specify type of natural disaster or fire.

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

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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?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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/Rent based on Tenure 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 craigslist, apartment.com, realtor.com, or
Zillow)?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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1.
2.

Yes
No

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 the outside of the 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.

 

 

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XNRATE
? [F1]
Is this neighborhood better, worse, or about the same as your last
neighborhood?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Better
Worse
About the same
Same neighborhood

XHRATE
? [F1]
Is this ^HTYPEFILL better, worse, or about the same as your last home?

1.
2.
3.

Better
Worse
About the same

ALMV
? [F1]
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
? [F1]
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.

 

 
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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.

XZIP
READ NAMES What zip code did ^you live in just before moving here?
^MOVERS2
If the recent mover group moved from outside the United States, indicate zip
code 00000.

XLOC
Did ^you move more than 50 miles?

1.
2.

Yes
No

XUNIT
The next series of questions is about where READ NAME(S) lived just
before moving here.
Was that residence ^MOVERS2
Read all answer categories

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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?

XPER
? [F1]
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
? [F1]
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

 
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MOVDISASMULTI
Earlier you reported being forced to move because of a natural disaster
or fire . . .
Did the natural disaster or fire affect other units in your building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY 
NHQIntro
The following NHQIntro Question Fill NHQIntro Is/Are Fill about
^your_the community.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

SUBDIV
Is ^your_the house part of a subdivision or housing development?

1.
2.

Yes
No

GATED2V
(Last time) we recorded that ^your_theCommunity1 is gated or
surrounded by walls or fences to prevent access by persons other than
residents.
Is this information still correct?

1.
2.

Yes
No

GATED2
Is ^your_the Community1 gated or surrounded by walls or fences to
prevent access by persons other than residents?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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AGERESV
(Last time) we recorded that your Community1 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

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

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

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
? [F1]
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

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WFPROP
? [F1]
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 row houses?
Apartment buildings?
Manufactured/mobile homes?
None of the above

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 within a half block.
Is this information still correct?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

ECOM2
How about any factories or other industrial structures?

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

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

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

EBARCL2
Is there more than one building with metal bars on the windows?

1.

Yes

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2.

No

EABAN1
? [F1]
Are there any vandalized or abandoned buildings within a half block of
^your_the ^home_mobile_building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EABAN2
? [F1]
Is there more than one vandalized or abandoned building?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EJUNK1
Is there trash, litter, or junk in the streets, roads, empty lots,
or on any properties within 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_the neighborhood...?

1.

Enter 1 to continue

NHQSCHOOL
This neighborhood has good schools.

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1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

NHQPCRIME
(The neighborhood has) a lot of petty crime. Examples of petty crime are
shoplifting, bike theft, and vandalism.

1.
2.

Agree
Disagree

NHQSCRIME
(The neighborhood has) a lot of serious crime. 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

 
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HOWH
?[F1]
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your ^HTYPEFILL as a place
to live?
10 is best, 1 is worst.
Probe: We would like your opinion please.

HOWN
?[F1]
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

URBANIZATION 
NOISE
Does ^your_this1 neighborhood have bothersome street noise or heavy
traffic?

1.
2.

Yes
No

GEOAREA
Which one of the following best describes the area of ^your_this1
home?
Read all categories

1.
2.
3.

 

Urban
Suburban
Rural

 

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HOUSING INSECURITY 
HIAFFORD
Now we are going to ask you some questions about housing costs.
Though different, some of these questions may sound similar.
Overall, ^12monthsLC, how difficult was it for you to afford your HI Rent or mortgage payments?
Read all answer options

1.
2.
3.
4.

Very difficult
Moderately difficult
A little difficult
Not at all difficult

HISTPAY
How often ^12monthsLC would you say you were worried or stressed
about having enough money to pay your HI - Rent or mortgage?
Read all answer options

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

HIBEHIND
?[F1]
Thinking about ^_12monthsince...
Was there ever a time when ^you_yourhh were a month or more behind
in making a HI - Rent or mortgage payment?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HIBFREQ
How often ^12monthsLC would you say ^you_yourhh were behind on
your HI - Rent or mortgage payments?
Read all answer options

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Only 1 or 2 months
Some months but not every month
Almost every month
Every month

HIHALF
In a typical month, is the HI - Rent or mortgage payment more than half
of your household's monthly income?
^NonrelHH

1.
2.

Yes
No

HIMOVFRC
^12monthsUC how often were you worried or stressed about being
forced to move?
Read all answer options

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

HIMOVWR
How worried are you right now about being forced to move? Are you...
Read all answer options

1.
2.
3.
4.

Very worried
Moderately worried
A little worried
Not at all worried

HIEVICT
An eviction is when your landlord forces you to move. Have you been
threatened with eviction in this home ^12monthsLC?

1.

Yes

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2.

No

HIEVICPREV
^12monthsUC, have you received an eviction notice?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HIEVICLK
How likely is it that you will have to leave this home because of
eviction?
Read all answer options

1.
2.
3.
4.

Very Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Very Likely
Not At All Likely

HIMRTFORC
^12monthsUC, have you received a notice that the current mortgage
was going to be foreclosed on?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HINFORC
Is your current mortgage in foreclosure now?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HILVEFORC
How likely is it that you will have to leave your home because of
foreclosure?
Read all answer options

1.
2.
3.
4.

Very Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Very Likely
Not At All Likely

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HIPREVHO
How long did you live in your previous home?
Read all answer options

1.
2.

One year or more
Less than a year

HILIVNUM
About how many months would you say you lived there?

HIHMLESS
?[F1]
At any time in the last 12 months did you or anyone else in this
^HTYPEFILL experience homelessness?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HIHMLESS2
How many people, including yourself (experienced homelessness)?

HINOWHR
^Are_Is2 staying here because you_they had to leave where you_they
were living before and had no other place to stay?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HINOWHR2
How many people, including yourself (are staying here because they had
to leave where they were living before and had no other place to stay)?

HIMUST
The next few questions are about the condition and safety of your
home.
^12monthsUC, how often have you noticed any musty smells, or other
signs of dampness, mold, or mildew, inside your home? Would you say
it was daily, weekly, monthly, a few times, or never?

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times
Never

HISAFE
How safe do you feel inside your home?
Read all answer options

1.
2.
3.
4.

Very safe
Moderately safe
Not very safe
Not at all safe

HEAT RISK 
STAYCOOL
How well does your ^HTYPEFILL stay cool in HOT WEATHER without
the aid of air conditioning or other cooling device? Would you say Very
well, Somewhat well, Not very well, or Not well at all?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Very well
Somewhat well
Not very well
Not well at all

SHADEUNT
Is any part of the exterior of your ^HTYPEFILL, including walls,
windows, and roof ever shaded by trees, another building, or something
else such as an awning?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SHADEBLK
How is the shade from trees, buildings and/or other sources within a
half block of your housing unit? Would you say it is Very shady,
Somewhat shady, Not very shady, or Not at all shady?

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Very shady
Somewhat shady
Not very shady
Not at all shady

ERHEATREL
12_lived3 did any household member visit an emergency room or
urgent care center due to heat stroke or other heat-related illness?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HEALTHY HOMES 
HLTHINTRO_GEN
With this next set of questions, we want to learn about the health of the
household members. Health includes both physical and mental health.
Enter 1 to continue.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

HLT_STAT
? [F1]
HLT_STAT
Would you say your health in general is excellent, very good, good, fair,
or poor?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor

SLEEP
There are many things that may prevent people from getting enough
sleep. Do any of the following problems with your home frequently
prevent those who live here from getting enough sleep?
Read each category and wait for response before moving on.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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

Too hot or too cold when trying to sleep
Too much light when trying to sleep
Too much noise from outside or from neighbors
Too much noise from mechanical systems inside the home
Strong odors when trying to sleep
Worry about pests
Worry about water leaks
Other worries when trying to sleep
No worries

ASTHMA_EVR
? [F1]
The next set of a questions asks about asthma. Asthma is a chronic
lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.
To the best of your knowledge, has a doctor or other health
professional ever told anyone in this household that they have asthma?

1.
2.

Yes
No

ASTHMA_WHO
Who is that?
(Anyone else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

ASTHMA_STILL
Do YouPeopleAsthma still have asthma?
(Anyone else?)
^HHsizeFRtext

ASTHMA_ER
During the last 12 months, did YouPeopleAsthma visit an emergency
room or urgent care center because of YourTheirAsthma asthma?
(Anyone else?)
^HHsizeFRtext

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HHMINTRO_PROBS
The next series of questions are about possible issues in your home.
Enter 1 to continue

1.

Enter 1 to continue

RADTEST
? [F1]
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

SMKR
? [F1]
reference time for utility costs how often has anyone, including visitors,
smoked tobacco inside your home? Smoking also includes vaping or
the use of e-cigarettes. 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

SECSMK
? [F1]
reference time for utility costs how often has tobacco smoke entered
your home from somewhere else InOrAround 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

IAQ

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How would you rate the indoor air quality in your unit? Would you say it
is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor

VENT_KITC
DoesYourKitchen have a working range hood with a fan that captures
cooking fumes and exhausts them OUTDOORS OR INTO AN ATTIC?
If respondent has multiple stoves, ranges with an oven, or built-in cooking
burners, answer about the one used to cook most meals.

1.
2.

Yes
No

VENT_BATH
DoesTheBathroom have a working exhaust fan?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

1.
2.

Yes
No

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

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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

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

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

EXTCOND23
? [F1]
Are any extension cords being used in this home that are cracked, or
worn, or that get hot when being used?

1.
2.
3.

Yes
No
Don't use extension cords in this home

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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

STR_GATES
Do all stairs accessible to children in your home have gates?
^STAIRSFILL

1.
2.

Yes
No

STRS_OTDR
Does your ^HTYPEFILL have any stairs outside, such as stairs to safely
enter or exit your home? Stairs are sets of three or more steps.
^STAIRSFILL

1.
2.

Yes
No

STRS_BRK
Thinking about the stairs StairsInOut your home, do any of these stairs
have steps that are missing, broken, or loose?
BothApartmentStairs

1.
2.

Yes
No

STRS_NAR
(Thinking about the stairs StairsInOut your home.)
Do any of these stairs have steps that are too steep or narrow?

1.
2.

 

Yes
No

 
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STRS_SLP
(Thinking about the stairs StairsInOut your home.)
Do any of these stairs have steps that are sometimes slippery?

1.
2.

Yes
No

STRS_MIS
(Thinking about the stairs StairsInOut your home.)
Do any of these stairs have steps where handrails are missing, broken,
or not firmly attached?

1.
2.

Yes
No

STRS_LGT
(Thinking about the stairs StairsInOut your home.)
Do any of these stairs have steps that are not well lit?

1.
2.

Yes
No

RATIO VERIFICATION 
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

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

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

MANAGER 
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 Community1?

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1.
2.

Yes
No

OWNTLEQ
Is this person the owner or property manager?

1.
2.

Owner
Property Manager

OWNNAQ
What is the ^OWNPROP2 name?

OWNADDQ
What is ^OWNPROP3 address?
Enter the address

OWNCTYQ
(What is ^OWNPROP3 address?)
Enter the city

OWNSTQ
(What is ^OWNPROP3 address?)
Enter the state

OWNZIPQ
(What is ^OWNPROP3 address?)
Enter the zip code

OWNLOCQ
Is this a home or office address?

1.
2.

Home
Office

OWNPNUM
What is ^OWNPROP3 telephone number?
Enter the telephone number

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COMPLT
This concludes the core of the Current Survey Year AHS.
Enter 1 to proceed to the final questions.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

BACK 
APNTMT
TODAY IS: ^DATEFILL
^CbReas
^PrevAppointment
^NOAPPOINTMENT

1.
2.
3.

Set NEW Appointment
Keep SAME Appointment
No Appointment

APPTDATE
I'd like to schedule a date to complete the interview.
What date would be best to call back?
Date is: ^DATEFILL
Current Respondent: ^RESPONDENT

APPTTIME
(I'd like to schedule a time to complete the interview.)
What time would be best to call back?
Current Respondent: ^RESPONDENT

 

 

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CBNOTES
Enter callback notes about the appointment or press enter if there are none.
TODAY IS: ^DATEFILL

CBREF
Exit this case now. Call the case up again and make it a
TYPE A noninterview before transmitting.

1.

Enter 1 to continue

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/night (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

 

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RIPQ
? [F1]
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

LANGSP
Specify other language

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

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

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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

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

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C1NUM
Enter the telephone number of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.

C1HO
Is this a home, work, mobile or cell, 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

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.

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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

C2NUM
Enter the telephone number of the person or organization that helped you
determine the case status.

C2HO
Is this a home, work, mobile or cell, 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

 
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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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