Dayton, Ohio – The City of Dayton is inviting residents to share their thoughts on local services and programs by participating in the 2025 Dayton Survey—a long-standing initiative aimed at collecting valuable community feedback. This annual survey helps city officials better understand resident needs, set priorities, and make informed policy and budget decisions.
Starting in late August through early September, approximately 13,000 randomly selected households across the city will receive the survey by mail. The selection includes residents living in single-family homes, apartment complexes, and congregate settings.
The 2025 survey contains around 80 questions and covers a broad range of topics, including government performance, neighborhood conditions, and public priorities. Residents who receive the survey can respond either by returning the completed paper version within two weeks or by submitting their answers online at https://daytonresidentsurvey.org using the unique PIN code found in their mailed packet.
To encourage participation, the City has partnered with ETC Institute, which is managing the survey process. ETC will randomly select one participant from the initial mailing group to receive a $500 VISA gift card. To be eligible, the recipient must complete and return the survey either by mail or online. The winner will be notified directly by ETC before the end of the year.
All responses are strictly anonymous, and residents are urged to look for an official envelope marked with the City of Dayton logo and the message: “Help the City of Dayton serve you better by taking this survey!”
Residents with any questions about the process are encouraged to visit the survey website or contact the city directly for more information.
