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The City of Columbia expects to receive approximately $1,470,000 for fiscal year 2026 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds will be used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and for expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. We are seeking input from residents to help determine the best use of these funds. Please complete the survey at the bottom of the page to share your priorities, You may also add any additional thoughts or questions for our staff. This survey is primarily for City of Columbia, Missouri residents and will remain open through March 31, 2025.
If you prefer, you may download and print a paper copy of the survey. The survey is available in English or Spanish as a pdf file or a Word document on the right side of this page, under "Documents". If you complete a paper survey, please return that to the Housing Programs office prior to March 31.
This survey is voluntary, and your answers will be kept confidential. You may skip any questions. Please do not take this survey more than once. Thank you for providing your valuable input!
These are some definitions to note before completing the survey:
Affordable Housing: The cost of housing (rent/mortgage plus utilities) totals 30% or less of a household’s gross income.
Low to Moderate Income Area: A census tract in which at least 51% of households have an income less than 80% of the Area Median Gross Income.
The City of Columbia expects to receive approximately $1,470,000 for fiscal year 2026 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds will be used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and for expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. We are seeking input from residents to help determine the best use of these funds. Please complete the survey at the bottom of the page to share your priorities, You may also add any additional thoughts or questions for our staff. This survey is primarily for City of Columbia, Missouri residents and will remain open through March 31, 2025.
If you prefer, you may download and print a paper copy of the survey. The survey is available in English or Spanish as a pdf file or a Word document on the right side of this page, under "Documents". If you complete a paper survey, please return that to the Housing Programs office prior to March 31.
This survey is voluntary, and your answers will be kept confidential. You may skip any questions. Please do not take this survey more than once. Thank you for providing your valuable input!
These are some definitions to note before completing the survey:
Affordable Housing: The cost of housing (rent/mortgage plus utilities) totals 30% or less of a household’s gross income.
Low to Moderate Income Area: A census tract in which at least 51% of households have an income less than 80% of the Area Median Gross Income.
