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Ashland discusses raising Housing Choice Voucher payment standards; commission delays final action

Board of City Commissioners of Ashland, Kentucky · November 21, 2025
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City staff reported the assisted‑housing program is aiming for 500 vouchers by 2026; commissioners debated raising payment standards to 105%–110% of HUD rates to retain landlords and stabilize leasing, but no final vote was taken.

City officials told the Board of City Commissioners on Nov. 20 that the Community & Economic Development assisted‑housing program is pursuing a goal of issuing 500 Housing Choice Vouchers to Ashland families by 2026.

Director Pullum said staffing problems and a server issue reduced lease‑up activity earlier in the…

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