THE CPI HOUSING SURVEY COLLECTS DATA ON 40,000 RENTER OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS INTERVIEWED SEMIANNUALLY AND 20,000 OWNE OCCUPIED UNITS INTERVIEWED ANNUALLY. THE SURVEY MEASURES PRICE CHANGE FOR THE RENT AND OWNERS' EQUIVALENT RENT COMPONENTS OF THE CPI, WHICH ACCOUNT FOR 25 PERCENT OF ITS TOTAL WEIGHT.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.