Reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana exists because the hardest part of leaving prison is rarely the job. The hardest part of leaving prison is not the job. It is the address.
If you need a place to stay tonight, start with our list of emergency housing resources in Hammond.
You need an address to apply for work. You need it to get an ID. You need it to satisfy release conditions. And the two programmes that would normally provide affordable housing — public housing and Section 8 — both allow screening that excludes people with certain records, and in Hammond both waiting lists are closed anyway.
That gap is where people end up on a relative’s couch, in a shelter, or back inside. Affordable Living Company exists partly to close it.
Why we can house you when other programmes can’t
This is worth stating plainly, because most people have already been turned down somewhere.
We are private housing, not a subsidised programme. That means we are not operating under the federal screening rules that govern public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. We make our own decisions about who lives in our homes, and a record does not automatically disqualify you.
We do ask about offences that affect the safety of other residents, and we tell you honestly where we stand before you move in — not after you have packed.
What you get
- A clean, furnished room in a shared home — $750 per month
- All utilities, free Wi-Fi and on-site laundry included
- Fully equipped shared kitchen and full bathrooms
- An on-site manager — someone actually present, not a landlord you phone
- No long-term lease and no fixed end date
- No waiting list
What we are not
We are not a halfway house, a work-release facility or a supervised programme. Nobody checks you in and out. There is no curfew imposed by a court and no reporting requirement to us.
If your release conditions require supervised housing, we are not the right placement and we will say so on the phone.
What we will do is confirm your address to a parole or probation officer when you ask us to, because that confirmation is often the thing standing between someone and release.
An address is the first domino
Almost everything downstream depends on having one. A stable address is what lets you:
- Put a real answer on a job application instead of a shelter or a PO box
- Get a state ID reissued
- Register with staffing agencies — Northwest Indiana has a lot of warehouse and logistics work that hires quickly
- Open a bank account so you can be paid properly
- Satisfy release conditions without depending on family goodwill
Hammond helps here too. It sits on the Illinois line with bus routes and the South Shore Line into Chicago, so work across two states is reachable without owning a car.
For case managers and re-entry coordinators
We take direct placements. If you are a re-entry coordinator, case manager, discharge planner or parole officer trying to place someone, call 219-200-0497 and we will tell you what is open that day rather than putting you into a queue.
We also work with veteran service officers and shelter staff across Lake County, and we show up in person at community resource events — you can see that work on our outreach page.
How to get a room
- Call or text 219-200-0497. Tell us your situation and your timing.
- We tell you honestly what we have and what we can accommodate.
- See the room.
- Move in — it is furnished, so you bring your belongings and nothing else.
Reentry Housing in Hammond, Indiana: FAQs
Can a caseworker refer someone to reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana?
Yes. Caseworkers, reentry programs and chaplains regularly refer people to our reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana. Call or text 219-200-0497 to start a referral.
What are the house rules in reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana?
Our reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana is alcohol-free and drug-free, and residents are expected to respect one another and shared spaces. We go over every rule before you move in.
How soon after release can I move into reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana?
If a room is open, you can often move into our reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana within days. Call before your release date so we can tell you what will be available.
Does reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana accept people on parole or probation?
Many residents in our reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana are on parole or probation. Share your supervision requirements with us and your officer so we can confirm the address works for you.
How much does reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana cost?
Our reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana costs $750 a month for a private room, including utilities, Wi-Fi and laundry.
Is a lease required for reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana?
No. Our reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana is month to month with no long-term lease, which gives you time to find work and rebuild.
Do you accept people with a felony record?
Yes. We house people re-entering the community after incarceration. We are not a subsidised programme, so we are not bound by the federal screening rules that exclude people from public housing and Section 8.
Is this a halfway house or work release?
No. A halfway house is court- or program-mandated with supervision and reporting requirements. Our homes are private rental housing. You are a resident, not under supervision, and we do not report to anyone.
Will you tell my probation or parole officer where I live?
We will confirm an address to a parole or probation officer if you ask us to, because most people need that confirmation to satisfy release conditions. We do not contact them otherwise.
Do I need a job before I move in?
No. Many residents move in first and find work after, because an address makes the job search possible rather than the other way round.
How much does it cost?
$750 per month, all-inclusive — utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry, furnished room, kitchen and common areas.
Do you require a deposit or credit check?
There is no separate security deposit and no minimum credit score. To move in you pay your first month’s rent plus a one-time $200 move-in fee, and you’ll need a valid ID and proof of income, such as pay stubs or an SSI/SSDI or benefits letter.
How fast can I move in?
Usually within days. Rooms are already furnished and there is no waiting list.
Can a re-entry coordinator or discharge planner place someone with you?
Yes. We work directly with re-entry coordinators, case managers and discharge planners across Northwest Indiana. Call and we will tell you immediately what is available.
Are there restrictions I should know about?
We do ask about offences that affect the safety of everyone in the house, and we are upfront with you about that before you move in rather than after.
Talk to us
Call or text 219-200-0497 or email affordablelivingcompany@gmail.com.
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Check what is available
The fastest way to find out if we have a room is to ask. Check availability — five quick questions, no application and no documents. Or call or text 219-200-0497.
Inside the house
Alcohol-free, drug-free homes
Every Affordable Living Company home is alcohol-free and drug-free, and every resident agrees to the same short set of house rules before moving in: no alcohol, drugs or smoking on the premises, assigned chores, visitors by prior approval, and lights out in shared areas by 10:00 PM. There is a prequalification interview and a short orientation before move-in.
We are not a treatment program, a licensed facility or a certified recovery residence, and no clinical or medical services are provided on site. Read the full house rules and what to expect.
Equal Housing Opportunity. Affordable Living Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local fair housing law. Rooms are available to any applicant who meets our published house rules and screening requirements. Where we describe the situations of people we have housed, we are describing who has come to us, not stating a preference or limitation. Reentry housing in Hammond, Indiana remains available even when other programs turn people away. For general renter guidance, see HUD’s renter resources.
