Southeast Tribal Housing Survey Analysis

Southeast Conference 2019 Presentation by Jackie Pata, CEO

FORsale

Survey Participation

Total Alaska Native Households (estimated)

2,600of these

Participated in the Survey

44%

High Data Confidence due to a fantastic response rate - with

a 3% confidence interval

Confidence Level

99%Surveys

1,134

Southeast Tribal Housing Survey Analysis Community % of Total Households Surveyed

Angoon 58%Craig 52%Douglas 23%Juneau 33%Kake 56%Kasaan 91%Klawock 66%Petersburg 64%Saxman 77%Skagway 57%Wrangell 49%Yakutat 58%Total THRHA 44%

THRHA Housholds Top Priorities

More affordable housing

Make current homes more energy efficient

More single family homes

More 2-3 bedroom units/homes

More one bedroom units/homes

More short term/seasonal housing0% 30% 60% 90%

32%

44%

65%

67%72%

83%High level of demand/need

Choices

15

……

More single family housing available for purchase

More rental housing

Renovate existing homes

Increase energy efficiency of existing homes

Provide more elder focused housing

More one bedroom housing units

0% 17% 33% 50%

8%

12%

13%

13%

16%

44%Top Choice

What is the most important tribal priority for housing improvements?

THRHA Region

Choices

6

Housing TenureTHRHA Region

Across all Southeast

Alaska homes, only 35% of

households are rented.

Other6%

I pay rent49%

I own my home 45%

Housing TenureTHRHA Region

Rent5%

Own95%

Regional tribal households would prefer to:

Other6%

I pay rent49%

I own my home 45%

Across all Southeast

Alaska homes, only 35% of

households are rented.

Too expensive

Not Eligible for financing

Homes Not available

Paperwork and Financing Too Difficult

Desired Location not availabe

Available homes are poor quality

Available homes not energy efficient

No lots available to build own home0% 20% 40% 60%

10%13%

16%19%

25%36%

39%58%

Home Ownership Obstacles

THRHA Region

Too expensive

Not Eligible for financing

Homes Not available

Paperwork and Financing Too Difficult

Desired Location not availabe

Available homes are poor quality

Available homes not energy efficient

No lots available to build own home0% 20% 40% 60%

10%13%

16%19%

25%36%

39%58%

Home Ownership Obstacles

THRHA Region

Willing to Pay Per Month

$933 *excluding utilities

Low Income Households

SaxmanKasaanAngoon

KakeCraig

DouglasKlawock

JuneauWrangell

PetersburgSkagway

Yakutat 52%55%

60%60%

62%63%64%

67%76%

84%89%89%

Low (80%) Income Limits THRHA Region

Housing AffordabilityTHRHA Region

Among renters, 67% are housing cost

burdened, compared to 53% of all homeowners.

Across all Southeast Alaska homes, only 28% of households

are housing cost burdened.

Yes, 50%+14%

Unsure19%

No24%

Yes, 30-49%43%

24% of householders can afford the homes they are living

14% of households are

severely cost burdened

43% of households

spend 30-49% of income on housing

Housing Cost Burdened

57%

Average Household Income

wages

THRHA Region

Across all Southeast Alaska homes, the median household income

is $75,177.

Average Household Income

$65,197

THRHA Region

FORsale

Multi-Family

$250,000Single Family

$207,132Average Value

$185,794Across all Southeast

Alaska homes, the median home value is

$296,800- or 60% higher

Home Values

Housing StructureTHRHA Region

Across all Southeast Alaska homes, 7.4% of households reside in mobile

homes.

Other3%

Mobile home13%

Multi-family unit27%

Single family57%

current housing CostsTHRHA Region

Own home with no mortgage = 19%

FORRENT

Average Rent

$938Average Mortgage

$1,301

Over 60

Single parent

Person with a disability

Veteran

None of the above0% 13% 27% 40%

40%

10%

16%

22%

25%

THRHA Region

Household Members

Full-time employedPart-time employed

Seasonally employedRetired

StudentDisability/unable to work

Self employedUnemployed more than 6 months

HomemakerUnemployed less than 6 months

0% 20% 40% 60%

5%5%6%

9%9%10%

13%14%

22%56%

THRHA Region

Employment Status

Average Employed Adults Per Household

1.5Household Contains Unemployed Member

11%

People Per HouseholdTHRHA Region

Average Household Size

3.3 Unsure5%

No70% Yes

25%

Overcrowded?

Across all Southeast Alaska

homes, the average household size is

2.5.yes=4.5

1800s to 1939

1940 to 1969

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

0% 10% 20% 30%

6%

10%

19%

25%

24%

11%

6%

Housing Age

THRHA Region

Douglas has the newest housing stock, while Wrangell has the

oldest homes. Across all Southeast Alaska homes, the

average housing age is also 39 years.

Average Age of Housing Stock in Years

39

Housing QualityTHRHA region

Poor 10%

Good39%

Excellent 11%

Adequate 39%

Yes, Severe Mold5%

Yes, Moderate Mold22%

Yes, Low Mold13%

Not Sure16%

No44%

Mold Issue

40%

Average ResidencyTHRHA Region

Average Years in Home

15Douglas and Kasaan tribal

residents have the shortest average tenure in their homes, while Kake residents have the

longest average tenure. Across all SE households (all races), the average tenure is

11 years.

THRHA Region

“Our most critical housing need is expanded home buying support for our Tlingit people. I want to be able to own my own home but I can’t get a home loan the traditional way.” Southeast survey respondent

Most Critical Need

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