Tent Housing Survey
1. How long have you been living in a tent?
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____________________________________________________
2. Where did you live before you moved into a tent?
House
Vehicle (car, truck, RV, etc.)
Apartment
Jail
Shelter
Other: _____________________________
3. Why do you live in a tent, versus other sheltered locations?
No shelter beds available Like the open space
 Prefer independence
Family/Friends are here
Feel safer
Pets
Other: _______________________________________
4. When did you come to Portland?
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_____________________________________________________
5. Given a choice tonight, would you rather sleep in a shelter or a tent?
Shelter
Tent

Date: _________________
Survey Conducted By: ___________________________________________
Location:
 Downtown/Old Town/Pearl
 SW Portland (outside downtown)
 NW Portland (outside downtown)
 North Portland
 Inner NE Portland (river to 33rd)
 Central NE Portland (33rd to 82nd)
 SE Portland (river to 82nd)
 Outer East Portland (82nd to 162nd)