Housing Authority of the City of Hammond

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Hammond served 952 households across 1,168 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $18,916, and pays an average of $441 per month toward rent.

Households served

952 of 1,168 units

Avg. household income

$18,916

Avg. rent paid by household

$441

Avg. household size

2.4 people

Households with children

56%

Head of household 62+

22%

Head of household with a disability

34%

Avg. wait to move in

7 months

Unit mix: 36% 1-bedroom, 38% 2-bedroom, 26% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 5 developments with an average score of 96 (High Performer).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.