Major topics that the Community Development department handle are: Neighborhood Development Planning, Community Development Block Grant, Housing Rehabilitation, New Housing Construction, Citywide Bi-Annual Newsletter (Community Connection), Non-Profit Corporation Development, Urban Renewal - Redevelopment, Development of School City Partnership, Human Services Development and Funding, Downtown Development, East Hammond Development, Michigan Avenue Development.
  | Phil Taillon - Executive Director |
| Owana J. Miller - Community Development Director |
| Aisha M. Chism - Social Services Coordinator |
| Dennis C. Radowski - Home/NSP Manager |
| Philip Venecz - Real Estate/Redevelopment Manager |
| Gary Drutis - Rehab Specialist/Inspector |
| Jennifer Hinojosa - Rehab Loan Officer |
| Caryn Janiga, Finance Manager |
| Dawn Behrens - Finance Assistant |
| Isabel Escobedo, Receptionist |
