Prairie Homes Ii Bement Public Housing Hammond, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Prairie Homes Ii Bement is a Public Housing community in Hammond, IL with 60 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $496/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
60
total units
95%
occupancy
$496
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 W 1st St, Hammond, IL 61929 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,095/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,234/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Prairie Homes Ii Bement
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 105 W 1st St, Hammond; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$496/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hammond
- Prairie Homes I PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Homes LIHTC | Arthur | 13.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hammond
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prairie Homes Ii Bement have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Prairie Homes Ii Bement?
Residents report average rents near $496/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Prairie Homes Ii Bement?
Contact the management office at 105 W 1st St in Hammond. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.