Section 1, Part B - General Housing Characteristics
Section 1, Part B collects general information about the housing unit including the
type of structure, number and types of rooms, and types of fuels used in the home.
* Ask if not apparent.
Is this house in a public housing project, that is, is it owned by
a local housing authority or other local public agency?
Are your housing costs lower because the Federal, State, or local
government is paying part of the cost?
* Ask if not apparent.
Are these living quarters presently used as student housing by a
college or university?
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* Ask if not apparent by observation.
Which best describes this building?
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* Specify:[enter text] ______________
How many ROOMS are there in this unit, including all finished
living areas and excluding all bathrooms? [enter value] ______________
How many BEDROOMS are there in this unit? [enter value] ______________
* Count all rooms used mainly for sleeping, even if also used for other purposes.
How many COMPLETE bathrooms are there in this unit? [enter value] ______________
* A complete bathroom has a toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a sink,
all with running water.
How many HALF bathrooms are there in this unit? [enter value] ______________
* A half bathroom has at least a toilet or bathtub or shower, but
does not have all the facilities of a complete bathroom.
What fuel is used most for - Heating this unit?
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* Specify: [enter text] ______________
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What fuel is used most for - Heating water in this unit?
* Specify: [enter text] ______________
What fuel is used most for - Cooking?
* Specify: [enter text] ______________
Does this unit have any of the following?
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* Enter all that apply, separate with commas
About when was this building originally built? [enter value] ______________
* Do not consider later remodelings.
* Probe for best estimate
End of Section 1B
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Last Modified Date: November 8, 2007