Interviewer instructions
Complete this item for owner-occupied or vacant-for-sale only housing units.
1. If the respondent cannot answer the question because he or she thinks an exact figure is needed, ask the respondent for an estimate. Help the respondent by explaining that the answer can be provided in a range rather than an exact dollar amount.
2. If the respondent has never thought of selling the property, ask whether he or she knows of a sale of a similar property in the neighborhood. If so, suggest that he or she estimate the value of the house, condominium, or mobile home accordingly.
3. If the respondent does not understand what is meant by "this property", explain that it includes:
a. FOR A ONE-FAMILY HOUSE--
(a) the entire building in which the owner lives, and
(b) the land on which it stands, and
(c) any additional buildings such as garages on the same plot of land.
b. FOR A CONDOMINIUM OR COOPERATIVE --
(a) the owner's individual unit, and
(b) the owner's share of the common area.
c. FOR A NONCONDOMINIUM MULTI-UNIT BUILDING -- if the respondent owns a multi-unit building and lives in an apartment in the building, report the value of the building, the land, and any additional buildings such as a garage on the same plot of land.
d. FOR A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER --
(a) the mobile home or trailer, and
(b) the land or lot on which it is currently placed.
4. If the respondent indicates that he or she owns the house (or mobile home) but not the land, ask the respondent to estimate the combined value of the house (or mobile home) and the land.
5. If joint ownership exists, report the value of the entire property whether or not all the owners live in the house, condominium, or mobile home.
6. If the respondent appears unwilling to answer the question, assure him or her that the estimate given is confidential and cannot be used for taxation or assessment.
