The main objective of the Modernization Department is to ensure the long-term viability for the Hammond Housing Authority's physical assets such as buildings, major systems, equipment and grounds.

Responsible for the planning and budgeting of Capital Funds, which are then incorporated into the overall Agency Plan submitted to HUD annually.

Implementation of all Capital Fund contracts, monitoring and procurement according to agency's policy and HUD's federal regulations and reporting requirements.

Provide construction management services for new construction, rehab and capital improvement job sites.

Responsible for the completion of the Capital Program Statement/ Performance and Evaluation Report for the agency's annual and five year action plan for the Capital Funds.

Awards

Hammond Housing Authority won an award in 2006 from NAHRO for the design of our new administration building.

Hammond Housing Authority won an award in 2005 from NAHRO for the design of the rehabbed units at Columbia Center.

Current Projects

Columbia Center

The Hammond Housing Authority, along with its partners, Hammond Elderly Housing and Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., broke ground on January 11, 2007 on the first phase of the revitalization of Columbia Center.  The first project involves the demolition of 13 buildings (45 units) to make way for a 4 story, 80-unit senior building.  Completion of the new building is scheduled for January 2008.
 

A tax credit application was submitted in March 2007 for Phase II of our revitalization program.  This project will involve the demolition of 17 buildings (89) units to make way for 68 new townhouse units.

Turner Park

The Hubert Humphrey Building has currently undergone a remodel.  All 119 units received new kitchen cabinets, floor tile, blinds and heating controls as well as a complete repainting.  Common areas and offices were also  redecorated.  The project was complete in the summer of 2007.

Re-roofing of the townhouses is scheduled to start in the spring of 2007.  Four or five buildings will be done each year until all are completed.