PART D

After you identify the unit as meeting HVS criteria, the series of HVS items appear in the CPS instrument.

>HVSC< IS THIS HOUSING UNIT ON A PLACE OF . . .

<1> Less than 10 acres

<2> 10 acres or more

You ask HVSC during the first month of each 4month period of interview. If the housing unit is an apartment in an apartment complex of 10 acres or more, select "10 acres or more."

>HVSYR<

IN WHAT YEAR WAS THIS STRUCTURE BUILT?

<1> 4/1/90 or later

<2> 1985 to 3/31/90

<3> 1980 to 1984

<4> 1970 to 1979

<5> 1960 to 1969

<6> 1950 to 1959

<7> 1940 to 1949

<8> 1939 or earlier

The year in which the structure was built refers to the completion of the original construction or the date when the sample unit was first occupied, if that came first. It does not refer to the time of any later remodeling, additions, or conversions.

If the respondent does not know the year built, get the best estimate. Notice that for old structures you need know only whether they were built before 1939.

For mobile homes and trailers, "year built" is the model year.

When answering this item, be very careful to enter the appropriate category.

>HVSNUM<

HOW MANY HOUSING UNITS ARE IN THIS STRUCTURE?

(Count occupied and vacant)

<1> 1 unit

<2> 2 units

<3> 3-4 units

<4> 5-9 units

<5> 10 or more units

Before you determine the number of housing units in a structure, determine what constitutes the structure. The definition is the same as that used in CPS.

Structure. A structure is "a separate building that either has an open space on all sides or is separated from other structures by dividing walls that extend from ground to roof. In double houses, row houses, and houses attached to nonresidential structures, each building is a structure if the common wall between them goes from ground to roof.

Sheds and private garages that adjoin houses are not separate structures. See chapter C, section 3.G of your CPS manual (page C3-1) for classification of living quarters.

Following are some examples of structures other than ordinary houses:

• An apartment building is one structure.
• In rental developments or housing developments of the village or garden type, each building with open space on all four sides is a separate structure.
• Sheds, private garages, etc., which adjoin the house are not separate structures.

Select <1> "1 unit" in structure for mobile homes and trailers.

After you have determined the structure, select the number of housing units it contains. Use the following guidelines:

• The number of housing units in the structure is the total number, occupied and vacant, in sample or out. If the sample unit is a vacant housing unit in a structure which contains 2 other apartments, select <3> "34 units".
• Count only housing units in the structure and exclude other living quarters.
• Determine by observation (if possible) or inquiry how many housing units the structure contains.

Enter the same item selection for all vacant housing units in the same structure. For example, if the structure contains 9 housing units and you interview 2 sample units, select <4> "59" for each.

>HVSRM<

HOW MANY ROOMS ARE IN THIS UNIT?

(Count the kitchen but not the bathroom)

<1> 1 room

<2> 2 rooms

<3> 3 rooms

<4> 4 rooms

<5> 5 rooms

<6> 6 rooms

<7> 7 rooms

<8> 8 or more rooms

Count whole rooms such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, finished basement or attic rooms, recreation rooms, permanently enclosed sun porches which are suitable for yearround use, and lodger's rooms.

Do not include bathrooms, halls, foyers or vestibules, balconies, closets, alcoves, pantries, strip or pullman kitchens, laundry or furnace rooms, unfinished attics or basements, open porches, sun porches not suited for yearround use, unfinished space used for storage, mobile homes or trailers used only as bedrooms, and offices used only by persons not living in the unit.

A partially divided room, such as a dinette next to a kitchen or living room is a separate room only if there is a partition from floor to ceiling, but not if the partition consists solely of shelves or cabinets.

If a room is to be used by occupants of more than one unit, include the room with the unit from which it is most easily reached.

>HVSBD<

HOW MANY BEDROOMS ARE IN THIS UNIT?

<1> 1 bedroom

<2> 2 bedrooms

<3> 3 bedrooms

<4> 4 or more bedrooms

<5> None

Count rooms used mainly for sleeping, even if they are used for other purposes. Also count rooms reserved for sleeping, such as guest rooms, even though they are used infrequently. Do not count as a bedroom a room used mainly for other purposes, even though it is also used for sleeping, such as a living room with a hideaway bed. Count only finished rooms. Select <5> "None" for a 1room apartment, or if the living quarters have no rooms used mainly for sleeping.

>HVSPLB< DOES THIS UNIT HAVE COMPLETE PLUMBING FACILITIES:

THAT IS, 1) HOT AND COLD PIPED WATER,

2) A FLUSH TOILET, AND

3) A BATHTUB OR SHOWER?

<1> Yes, have all three facilities

<2> No

In order to have complete plumbing facilities, all facilities must be located inside the structure, but not necessarily in the same room.

Select <1> "Yes, have all three facilities" only if the unit has all of the following:

A housing unit has piped water if piped running water is (1) inside the structure and (2) available to the housing unit. Piped water means a supply of water is available at a sink, wash basin, bathtub or shower. The hot water need not be supplied continuously.

A flush toilet is connected to piped water. Units with facilities that are intended to be used by persons not living in the housing unit and by occupants of that particular housing unit should be included. Do not include units that do not have an installed flush toilet. Also do not include units with types of toilet facilities such as privies, outhouses, chemical toilets, and flush toilets outside the structure.

A bathtub is connected to piped water. Units with facilities that are intended to be used by persons not living in the housing unit and by occupants of that particular housing unit should be included. Do not include units that do not have installed bathing facilities in the building or units with portable or temporary bathing facilities available to the intended occupants.

Select <2> "No" if the above conditions do not apply.

>HVSKIT<

DOES THIS UNIT HAVE COMPLETE KITCHEN FACILITIES: THAT IS,

1) A SINK WITH PIPED WATER,

2) A RANGE OR COOKSTOVE, AND

3) A REFRIGERATOR?

<1> Yes, have all three facilities

<2> No

In order to have complete kitchen facilities, all facilities must be located inside the unit, but not necessarily in the same room.

Select <1> "Yes, have all three facilities" if the unit has all of the facilities listed.

Select <2> "No" if the conditions below do not apply.

A housing unit has a sink with piped water if the supply of water is available at the sink and the water is running inside the structure and is available to the housing unit.

The unit must have a range or cookstove. The range or cookstove does not have to be mechanical; it can be a wood burning stove. It must be in working order. Do not include units wherein the range or cookstove is not in working order and the landlord/owner does not plan to fix or replace it prior to renting or selling the unit.

The unit must have a working mechanical refrigerator. A freezer is not necessary. Do not include units wherein the only refrigerator does not work, and the landlord/owner does not plan to fix or replace it prior to renting or selling the unit.

>HVSBTH<

HOW MANY BATHROOMS DOES THIS UNIT HAVE?

A complete bathroom is a room with flush toilet, bathtub or shower, and wash basin with piped water.

A half bathroom has at least a flush toilet or bathtub or shower, but does not have all the facilities for a complete bathroom.

<1> No bathroom, or only a half bathroom

<2> 1 complete bathroom

<3> 1 complete bathroom, plus half bath(s)

<4> 2 or more complete bathrooms

Select <1> "No bathroom, or only a half bathroom" if the unit lacks one or more of the required facilities for a complete bathroom (flush toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a wash basin with piped water) or has no bathroom facilities.

Select <2> "1 complete bathroom" if the unit has a room with a flush toilet, bathtub or shower, and a wash basin with piped water.

Select <3> "1 complete bathroom, plus half bath(s)" if the unit has all the facilities for one complete bathroom in one room and has additional facilities such as a flush toilet or shower, but does not have all the facilities for a complete bathroom in one or more rooms.

Select <4> "2 or more complete bathrooms" if the unit has 2 or more rooms, each with a flush toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a wash basin with piped water.

>HVSAC<

DOES THIS UNIT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING?

<1> Yes, a central air-conditioning system

<2> Yes, 1 individual room unit

<3> Yes, 2 or more individual room units

<4> No

Select <1> "Yes, a central air conditioning system" if a central installation which air conditions a number of rooms is used. In an apartment building, such a system may cool all apartments in the building, each apartment may have its own central system, or there may be several systems, each providing central air conditioning for a group of apartments. This category should also be chosen if the unit has a central system in addition to individual room unit(s).

Select <2> "Yes, 1 individual room unit" if the unit has only the cooling of air by a refrigeration room unit. Do not select this category if the unit has evaporative coolers, fans, or blowers which are not connected to a refrigeration unit.

Select <4> "No" if the unit is not cooled by a refrigeration unit and does not have a central air conditioning system.

>HVSOCC<

HAS THIS UNIT EVER BEEN OCCUPIED?

<1> Yes

<2> No

If the unit is now or has ever been occupied, even if it is or was occupied by persons with URE, select <1> "Yes." If a previously occupied unit has been converted into several housing units, report each unit as having been occupied. Also, select "Yes" for a housing unit resulting from conversion of nonresidential space because it had been used previously. Similarly, a housing unit resulting from a merger would have been previously occupied.

Select <2> "No" only for newly constructed and still vacant units.

Determine by observation whether or not the unit has ever been occupied. When in doubt ask.

>HVSVAC<

HOW MANY MONTHS HAS THIS UNIT BEEN VACANT?

<1> Up to 1 month

<2> 1 up to 2 months

<3> 2 up to 4 months

<4> 4 up to 6 months

<5> 6 up to 12 months

<6> 1 year up to 2 years

<7> 2 years or more

Select the number indicating the amount of time that the unit has been vacant. Keep in mind that a month is a fourweek span of time, not necessarily from the first of a month to the end of a month. Count the time from the date the last occupants moved to the date of the previous CPS interview. For example, a month would be from the 18th of one month to the 18th of the next month. If the date of the previous CPS interview was March 21 and the unit has been vacant since December 24, select item <3>, "2 up to 4 months."

For newly constructed units, report how long the unit was vacant from the date construction was completed. Construction is considered to be completed when all exterior windows and doors are in and the final usable floors are in place.

For recently converted or merged units, report the time from the date the conversion or merger was completed. Conversion is the creation of two or more housing units from fewer units through structural alteration or change in use. For example, one unit may be divided into two or three units. Merger is the combining of two or more housing units into fewer units through structural alteration or change in use. For example, two units may be combined into one.

For units "temporarily occupied by persons with usual residence elsewhere", report the length of time since the last usual residents moved. If the unit has always been occupied by UREs and has never been occupied by a usual resident, enter the length of time since the unit was originally ready for occupancy.

>HVSSTA<

IS THIS UNIT

<1> For rent

<2> Rented, not occupied

<3> For sale only--regular ownership

<4> For sale only--condominium or cooperative

<5> Sold, not yet occupied

<6> For occasional use

<7> Occupied by person with usual home elsewhere

<8> Other (specify)

>HVSSTS<

ENTER OTHER STATUS OF UNIT

Report the status of the unit as of the date CPS was completed. If a unit was for rent on the 16th when you completed the CPS interview, but was already rented when you returned for vacancy information on the 18th, select <1> "For rent" since that was the status on the 16th.

You might encounter a situation in which the unit is being timeshared. Timesharing is a form of ownership in which a single property is owned by multiple owners. Each is entitled to occupy the unit for a limited period. If the unit is timeshared, select the appropriate item for the particular situation at the time of the interview.

Select <1> "For rent" those units offered for rent only, and for units offered for rent or for sale at the same time. Do not depend entirely on signs; a "For sale" sign does not always mean that the unit is not for rent also. If it is for rent also, report "For rent" rather than "For sale." For time shared units, select "For rent" if the unit is being offered for rent at the time of interview. Instead of the owner occupying the unit during his/her allotted time, he/she might have decided to offer the unit for rent during that period. Also, local management may be attempting to rent a unit during a time period yet to be sold.

Select <2> "Rented, not occupied" only if any money has been paid or agreed upon, but the renter has not yet moved in. For timeshared units, select "Rented, not occupied" if money has been paid or agreed upon, but the renter has not yet moved in.

<3> "Regular ownership" and

<4> "Condominium or cooperative ownership" are enclosed under "FOR SALE ONLY." In order for a unit to be included in one of the FOR SALE ONLY options the unit must be only for sale. For timeshared units, the management could be selling the unit for a specific time interval which includes the date of interview, or one of the owners could be selling his/her allotted time.

Regular Ownership Ownership of a unit that is not part of a condominium or cooperative. For timeshared units, if the unit is not part of a condominium or cooperative, it should be included in this category.

Cooperative or condominium ownership A cooperative is a type of ownership whereby a group of housing units is owned by a corporation of memberowners. Each individual member is entitled to occupy an individual housing unit and is a shareholder in the corporation which owns the property. With regard to timeshared units, several individuals would be assigned to occupy the same unit, but only at different time periods throughout the year.

A condominium is a type of ownership that enables a person to own an apartment or house in a project of similarly owned units. The owner has the deed and very likely the mortgage on the unit occupied. The owner may also hold common or joint ownership in some or all common areas such as grounds, hallways, entrances, elevators, etc. With regard to timeshared condominiums, several individuals own a unit that is part of the condominium complex and each individual has the right to occupy the unit during his/her allotted time.

Cooperative or condominium ownership may apply to various types of structures including singlefamily houses, rowhouses, townhouses, etc., as well as apartment buildings.

Select <5> "Sold, not yet occupied" for a unit which has been sold but the new owner has not moved in. However, if the new owner is offering it for rent, report the status as <1> "For rent." For timeshared units, select "Sold, not yet occupied" for a unit which has been sold for occupancy at the time of interview but the new owner has never stayed there.

Select <6> "For occasional use" if the vacant unit is not for rent or for sale but is held only for weekends or occasional use throughout the year. For time shared units, select "For occasional use" if the vacant unit is not for rent or for sale but is held for the use of a specific individual during the time of interview and he has stayed there in the past.

Select <7> "Occupied by persons with usual home elsewhere" for a unit temporarily occupied by persons with a usual place of residence elsewhere. For most occupied timeshared units, the occupants will normally have a place of residence elsewhere. Therefore, the unit should be included in this category.

If the vacant unit (timeshared units included) does not fall into one of the above classifications, select <8> "Other" and specify at the HVSSTS screen.

Examples of units held off the rental or sale market include units which are:

• Held for settlement of an estate.
• Held off the market for personal reasons of the owner, such as: 1) the owner has not decided whether or not the unit will be torn down, 2) the owner is remodelling or repairing the unit and will not make it available until the work is completed.
• Held for the occupancy of a caretaker or janitor.
• Being used temporarily for storage of excess house furniture.
• In a multiunit structure being held for sale of the entire structure, except as described in "For sale only" above.
• Model apartment or model home if it will become available during the survey period.
• Vacant units whose renters moved during the month although the rent is paid to the end of the month.

>HVSRNT<

WHAT IS THE MONTHLY RENT ASKED FOR THIS UNIT?

<1> Less than $80 <12> $325 to $349

<2> $80 to $99 <13> $350 to $374

<3> $100 to $124 <14> $375 to $399

<4> $125 to $149 <15> $400 TO $449

<5> $150 to $174 <16> $450 TO $499

<6> $175 to $199 <17> $500 TO $549

<7> $200 to $224 <18> $550 TO $599

<8> $225 to $249 <19> $600 TO $699

<9> $250 to $274 <20> $700 TO $749

<10> $275 to $299 <21> $750 TO $799

<11> $300 to $324 <22> $800 or more

This screen comes up if "For Rent" or "Rented, not occupied" is selected at the HVSSTA screen.

Select the rent asked, regardless of what utilities or services it includes. If the rent requested is based on the occupant's income (ability to pay), select the monthly amount paid by the last occupants.

Multiply dollar Divide dollar

If period is: amount by: amount by:

Daily 30

Weekly 4

Biweekly 2

Quarterly 3

Semiannually 6

Annually -- 12

Create a scratch sheet and convert reported rent to monthly rates as indicated in Table D1 above.

For example, if the rent is to be paid by the week and the weekly rate is $30, you would multiply $30 by 4 and select <3> "$100-$124" at the HVSRNT screen for that sample unit. Do not attempt to subtract costs for furniture, utilities and services provided by the landlord as part of each regular rent payment.

If the rent to be paid includes rent for a business unit or for other living quarters, report only that part of the total rent which is for the sample unit.

Report only the rent paid or scheduled to be paid to the landlord or rental agent. DO NOT deduct for any part of the rent that may be paid by a church, government agency or similar organization. For example, if the unit will rent for $100 a month but the renter will have to pay only $75 because a church will pay the other $25, you would still select the "$100-$124" category.

If the unit "for rent" is a mobile home or trailer, include the amount paid for the site, if the site rent is to be paid separately.

>HVSUTL<

IN ADDITION TO RENT, DOES RENTER PAY FOR...?

Electricity? <1> Yes

<2> No

Gas? <1> Yes

<2> No

Water? <1> Yes

<2> No

Oil, coal,

wood, <1> Yes

kerosene, <2> No

etc.

This item is also asked of units that are "For rent" or "Rented, not occupied".

For this item, you want to know what utilities or fuels are to be paid for by the renter in addition to the "monthly rent asked" and not what could be included for more rent, or what could be omitted for less rent.

Select <1> "Yes" or <2> "No" for each of the four parts: electricity; gas; water; and oil, coal, wood, or kerosene. If there is any question about the meaning of the categories, follow these instructions.

• Select "Yes" if the renter will pay separately for all or part of the utility or fuel.
• Select "No" if the cost of the utility or fuel is included in the rent or if the renter will not use the utility or fuel.

If the utility or fuel is available, but you cannot determine whether the next occupants will use it (for example, it may depend on whether they have a gas or electric stove), report on the basis of the last occupant. Select "Yes" in the "oil, coal, wood, kerosine, etc? category if the renter will use (and pay separately for) fuel other than those listed in the question. The "coal, oil, wood, and kerosene" are merely examples of heating and cooking fuels, other than gas and electricity.

If the utility is free, consider it as being included in the rent and select "No."

>HVSCOM<

IS ANY PART OF THIS PROPERTY USED AS A COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT, OR A MEDICAL OR DENTAL OFFICE?

<1> Yes

<2> No

This screen comes up if "For sale only" or "Sold, not yet occupied" is selected at the HVSSTA screen. Use the following guidelines selecting categories at HVSCOM:

• Select <1> "yes" if any part of the property is used as a commercial establishment or a medical or dental office.

Examples of commercial establishments are a regular store, shop, restaurant, or filling station. A medical office would include medical doctor's and/or dentist's offices which may be in the same structure or in a separate structure on the same property.

• If there is no commercial establishment, or medical or dental office (either occupied or vacant) on the property, select <2> "No".

This item is only for property not used as a commercial establishment, or a medical or dental office; that is, <2> "No" is selected at the HVSCOM screen.

Report the total sales price (not just the down payment) asked by the owner for "this property."

For units recently sold but not yet occupied, report the selling price.

The sales price asked for "this property" includes the price of the housing unit. Usually, "this property" consists of the one structure and the land on which it is located. However, it may include additional structures such as garages, sheds, barns, etc. For rural units, the property may also include substantial acreage. In some multiunit structures where individual housing units in the structure are owned separately, "this property" refers to the individual unit which is for sale.

>HVSPRC<

WHAT IS THE SALES PRICE ASKED FOR THIS PROPERTY?

<1> Less than 10,000 <10> $50,000 to $59,000

<2> 10,000 to 12,499 <11> $60,000 to $74,999

<3> 12,500 to 14,999 <12> $75,000 to $99,999

<4> 15,000 to 19,999 <13> $100,000 to $124,999

<5> 20,000 to 24,999 <14> $125,000 to $149,999

<6> 25,000 to 29,999 <15> $150,000 to $199,999

<7> 30,000 to 34,999 <16> $200,000 to $249,999

<8> 35,000 to 39,000 <17> $250,000 to $299,999

<9> 40,000 to 49,000 <18> $300,000 or more

END OF PART D

This is the end of the survey subject matter portion of your CPS Manual. Part E, which contains computer procedures, follows the index and appendices for Parts A through D and the items booklet for the CPS questionnaire.