Introduction

The State of Indiana, as a recipient of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is conducting this survey for two purposes:

1)      To provide an opportunity for comment on the 2016 preliminary draft Annual Action Plan (http://www.in.gov/ihcda/2489.htm); and

2)      To confirm that the community development and housing needs identified for the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan are still applicable.

This survey is meant for people who work in the fields of housing and community development, lending, social services, fair housing and advocacy. Because this study is focused on the state’s smaller cities and rural areas, we are especially interested in hearing from people who work in these communities.

We also welcome input on statewide issues that affect Indiana residents, regardless of where they live. You and your colleagues may have participated in earlier listening sessions to collect information on housing and community development needs. This survey supplements that effort. We would appreciate your participation in this survey, too, as it collects slightly different information.

Your participation is voluntary, but very important to the development of a meaningful plan. All responses are confidential, and will only be reported in combination with those of other participants. Please invite others in your field to participate in the survey.

If you need translation of the survey into a language other than English or a reasonable accommodation to take the survey, please contact Angel Foster at afoster@bbcresearch.com or 800-748-3222 ext. 235.

If you have questions about the Action Plan process, please contact Althea Dunston by email at ADunston@ocra.IN.gov. If you have questions about this survey, please contact Joe Palus by email at jpalus@ihcda.IN.gov.

This survey and the 45 day public comment period for the Action Plan will close on March 31, 2016.
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