Columbia Center (Hammond, Indiana)

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Hammond Housing Authority: www.hammondhousing.org

259 duplexes and townhouses ranging from 1 bedrooms to 3 bedrooms.

Rent is based on 30% of a household's monthly income.

Residents pay for their own gas bill, a monthly gas allowance is deducted from the gross rent formula.

Hammond Housing pays for the water and electric. The electric is on a master meter, however, each apartment has an electric meter. Depending on the bedroom size, each apartment is given an electric consumption allowance. If the electricity used is over the allowance, residents are billed for the excess electric used.

HHA provides weekly lawn service and monthly trimming (seasonal). Yard equipment is available from the Maintenance Department for residents to use if needed.
Residents can participate in the Resident Organization Group.
Off duty police officers are employed by the Housing Authority for the Community Policing.

Police Officers live on-site for added security.

Child immunization and the WIC Program through the Mom, Kids & Co. is available on-site.
Available for the children during the week is transportation to the local Boys & Girls Club.