City of Visalia FY 2025/2026 - FY 2029/2030 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Survey What is your involvement in the City of Visalia?
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None of the above.
I work for an organization affilated with the City of Visalia.
I work or own a business in the City of Visalia.
I am a City of Visalia resident.
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I am a City of Visalia resident. 68 74.73%
I work or own a business in the City of Visalia. 27 29.67% I work for an organization affilated with the City of Visalia. 15 16.48% None of the above. 2 2.2%
In what area of the City do you live in?
I do not live in the City of Visalia
Southwest Visalia
Southeast Visalia
Northwest Visalia
Northeast Visalia
Washington
Shannon
Oval
Mooney Blvd.
Downtown
0 5 10 15 20
Downtown 4 4.4%
Mooney Blvd. 11 12.09%
Answers Count Percentage
Answers Count Percentage
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Oval 0 0%
Shannon Ranch 3 3.3%
Washington 2 2.2%
Northeast Visalia 12 13.19%
Northwest Visalia 15 16.48%
Southeast Visalia 16 17.58%
Southwest Visalia 11 12.09%
I do not live in the City of Visalia 15 16.48%
What is your living situation?
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Homeless
Living with others
Renter
Homeowner
0 20 40 60 80
Homeowner 62 68.13%
Renter 22 24.18%
Living with others 9 9.89%
Homeless 1 1.1%
What is your race/ethnicity?
Native American or Native Alaskan
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other
Hispanic or Latino
White or Caucasian
0 20 6040
Answers Count Percentage
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White or Caucasian 44 48.35%
Hispanic or Latino 39 42.86%
Other 4 4.4%
Asian 3 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3 3.3%
Black or African American 2 2.2%
Native American or Native Alaskan 1 1.1%
Which target population in Visalia do you feel is most in need of housing resources? Answered: 90 Skipped: 1
Other
Farmworkers
Persons with Disabilities
Unaccompanied Youth 18-24
Domestic Violence Victims
Senior Citizens
At-risk of Homelessness
Homeless
0 20 40 60
Homeless 56 61.54%
At-risk of Homelessness 57 62.64%
Senior Citizens 37 40.66%
Domestic Violence Victims 24 26.37%
Unaccompanied Youth 18-24 39 42.86%
Persons with Disabilities 24 26.37%
Farmworkers 17 18.68%
Other 10 10.99%
Below is a list of project types eligible for PLHA funding. Which do you feel are the most need… Answers Count Percentage
Answers Count Percentage
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Accessibility Housing Modifications
Accessory Dwelling Units
Rapid Rehousing Services
Rehabilitate Foreclosed or Vacant Homes
Homeownership Assistance
Transitional Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Emergency Shelter
Rental
Affordable Rental Housing
0 20 40 60 80
Affordable Rental Housing 67 73.63%
Rental Assistance 39 42.86%
Emergency Shelter 37 40.66%
Permanent Supportive Housing 36 39.56%
Transitional Housing 36 39.56%
Homeownership Assistance 28 30.77%
Rehabilitate Foreclosed or Vacant Homes 26 28.57%
Rapid Rehousing Services 24 26.37%
Accessory Dwelling Units 10 10.99%
Accessibility Housing Modifications 6 6.59%
What type of housing do you feel are the most needed in the City of Visalia? Answers Count Percentage
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Other
Farmworker Housing
Rental Rehabilitation
Homeowner Rehabilitation
Housing for Disabled
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Senior Housing
Aged Out Foster Youth
Homeless
Affordable Rental Housing
0 20 40 60 80
Affordable Rental Housing 64 70.33%
Homeless 42 46.15%
Aged Out Foster Youth 37 40.66%
Senior Housing 31 34.07%
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance 29 31.87%
Housing for Disabled 19 20.88%
Homeowner Rehabilitation 16 17.58%
Rental Rehabilitation 12 13.19%
Farmworker Housing 11 12.09%
Other 5 5.49%
How would you prefer to received information from the City? Other
Information mailed to your home
Public Meeting
Newspaper
Email
City Social Media Pages
City Website
0 20 40 60
Answers Count Percentage
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City Website 29 31.87%
City Social Media Pages 40 43.96%
Email 42 46.15%
Newspaper 10 10.99%
Public Meeting 14 15.38%
Information mailed to your home 17 18.68%
Other 1 1.1%
Comments for the City of Visalia.
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housing. 2
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