Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Hammond has prepared its 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan that describes the resources available and the proposed use of those resources to meet the community development, affordable housing, and homeless priority needs of the City. A summary of resources and expected uses is provided below. …

Public Input Sought for American Rescue Plan Funds


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

Update The ARP appropriation plan has been finalized and can be viewed here: hammond_home_arp_allocation_plan_final.pdfNotice is hereby given that the City of Hammond is seeking public input for its American Rescue Plan (“HOME-ARP”) appropriated under section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2). The purpose of the funds is to address the needs of households experiencing homelessness …

Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Hammond has prepared its 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan that describes the resources available and the proposed use of those resources to meet the community development, affordable housing, and homeless priority needs of the City. A summary of resources and expected uses is provided below. …

Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination Form

Nominations Sought for Disabilities Awards


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

37th Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00am Dynasty Banquets 4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46327 The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners. Nominations The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly honored if you would nominate ...

Hammond Community Corporation 2022 Grant Application Now Available


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

The City of Hammond for the social betterment of the community formed the Hammond Community Corporation in 1997. The organization is designed to grant financial assistance to Hammond not-for-profit organizations to enrich the quality of life in our community. The Hammond Community Corporation was originally funded by money donated from the Empress Casino-Hammond (now known as Horseshoe Casino–Hammond). These funds …

PUBLIC NOTICE: CDBG, ESG, and CHDO Grant Applications Now Available


CATEGORY: Community Development, News, Public Notices

The City of Hammond, Department of Community Development is in the process of preparing its 2023-2024 budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Housing and Development Organization (CHDO). Applications will be available beginning October 3, 2022. Application must be completed and return to the Department of Community Development, 5925 Calumet Ave, Suite #314, Hammond, …

Notice of Public Comment Period


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

Notice is hereby given that the City of Hammond is seeking public input for its Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-26. The Consolidated Plan describes the City’s strategy to use federal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to meet its priority needs in the areas of community development, affordable housing, and homelessness. The …

Free Security Lights Available June 21st – 24th


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

City of Hammond Security Light Program “THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF LIGHT, IN THE RIGHT AREAS CAN HELP REVITALIZE A COMMUNITY” Qualified Applicants Will Receive a FREE Security Light YOU MUST:Own and reside in your Hammond homeProvide proof of homeownershipProvide a valid driver’s license or state ID Applications must be received in person between June 21st – 24th, 2022 between the …

PUBLIC NOTICE of the ANNUAL C.A.P.E.R


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Program Year 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s HUD funding, including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is available for review and comment. The report will be available at the Department of Community Development during …

Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination Form

Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast & Resource Fair


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

36th Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast Thursday, March 24, 2022 8:00am Dynasty Banquets 4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46327 The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners. Nominations The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly honored if you would nominate ...