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. …
Nominations Sought for Disabilities Awards
Hammond Community Corporation 2022 Grant Application Now Available
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
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
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
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
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 …
Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast & Resource Fair
Public Comment Now Open Regarding Use of Funds for COVID-19 Mitigation Purposes
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Hammond amended its PY2019 Annual Action Plan and PY2017-2021 Consolidated Plan to allocate $1,665,837 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $1,284,396 of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the CARES Act. The amendment added the response to COVID-19 as …
Hammond Community Corporation 2021 Grant Application Now Available
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). …