Applications are ranked by the computer, by date, time, Hammond Residency Preference, Broad Range Income, Veterans points and other local preferences. 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 the Electric. The Electric is on a master meter, however each apartment has an electric meter, and 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.
Residents are responsible for their own yards, yard equipment is available for residents to use.
Residents can participate in the Resident Organization and Community Watch Program. Off duty Police Officers are employed by the Housing Authority for the Community Policing. Residents are responsible for their yard upkeep Off duty police officers are on patrol. Residents can participate in the Resident Organization Group. Off duty police officers are on patrol in the building.