Chapter B. Main characteristics of the dwelling
2. The dwelling is...
Mark based on observation.
Occupied dwellings
[] 1 Occupied with people present
[] 2 Occupied with people temporarily absent
Unoccupied dwellings
[] 3 For rent and/or sale
[] 4 Under construction or repair
[] 5 Abandoned
[If 2-5: After confirming with the neighbors that no occupants are present in the dwelling, go on to the next dwelling.]
Chapter B. Main characteristics of the dwelling
2. Occupancy status of the dwelling
Information on the occupancy status of dwellings is collected only for private dwellings.
Private dwellings may be occupied or unoccupied.
Occupied dwellings
These are dwellings that, at the time of the census, are occupied in one of two ways: occupied dwellings with people present at the time of the census, or occupied dwellings with people temporarily absent.
- An occupied dwelling with people present is one with one or more occupants present at the time of the census.
- An occupied dwelling with people temporarily absent is one that is occupied but whose occupants are absent at the time of the census.
Unoccupied dwellings
These are dwellings that, at the time of the census, are not inhabited by anyone, but which could become inhabited at any time. Unoccupied dwellings include dwellings that are:
- For rent and/or sale. These are unoccupied dwellings available for rental or purchase.
This information may be obtained from a notice or may be provided by a neighbor.
- Under construction or repair. The dwelling will be included in the census as long as the roofs and other enclosures are complete, including doors, windows, and other glass.
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- Abandoned. These are dwellings that despite being abandoned are still in habitable condition.
Do not include dwellings that are in ruins.
Information on the dwelling's occupancy status can be obtained by observation and indicated by marking the appropriate circle or bubble.