Literal question
Look at the dwelling and determine the type of occupation and its status
2. Dwelling Status (circle one number only)
2a. Occupied
[] 1 People present
[] 2 People absent
[] 3 Occasional use
2b. Unoccupied
[] 4 For sale or rent
[] 5 Under construction or repair
[] 6 Abandoned/closed
[] 7 Other
If you circled any number between 2 and 7 conclude the interview and continue with the next dwelling, otherwise continue with question 3.
Interviewer instructions
Fill out the second section, "Dwelling Characteristics and Services," for the main dwelling only.
Question 2: Dwelling Use Status
Given that you will fill this question out according to your observations, you should have a clear idea of the concept and the alternative options. Circle only the number of the response which corresponds to what you see.
If you circle option 1, then go to question 3.
If you circle any of the options 2-7, go to the following question.
Reminders
Before you circle the number of any of the options 2-7, confirm with the neighbors that there is no one living in the dwelling. Once you've confirmed this, fill out a census form with the number of the appropriate dwelling, and then go to the next dwelling.
If you come across a building [which is not on your zone diagram], confirm with the neighbors that it is intended to be a dwelling. Once you have confirmed that the building in question is intended to be a dwelling and that there is no one living in it (unoccupied) because it is still under construction, fill out a census form with the number of the appropriate dwelling and in the box for that question circle the number for option 5: "Under Construction or Repair."
If you circle any of the options 2-7, remember to leave blank the question in box 13, relating to "Total Households," and box 14, "Household Number," in the first section.
Example: If the enumerator arrives at a dwelling and someone greets him/her, then it is an "Occupied dwelling with People Present," and the enumerator circles option 1 and goes on to question number 3.
Occupied Dwelling
[Each of the examples below, for occupied and unoccupied dwellings, is accompanied by a drawing demonstrating the concept.]
1. People present. This dwelling is occupied by people who are present on census day.
2. People absent. This dwelling is occupied by people who are not present on census day.
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3. Occasional use. This dwelling is not occupied the day of the census because the occupants only live there during the summer, over break, during planting or harvesting, etc.
Unoccupied Dwelling
1. For rent or sale. This dwelling is not occupied on census day because it is expected to be rented or sold. There is typically a sign or note indicating its status.
2. Under construction or repair. This dwelling is not occupied on census day because it is still being constructed or repaired.
3. Abandoned, closed. This dwelling is not occupied on census day because it has been abandoned or closed up [clausurada] for legal or security reasons, etc. This excludes dwellings that are in ruins.
4. Other. This dwelling is not occupied on census day because it is in ruins, etc.
