Ashland details housing‑voucher push, staff to propose higher payment standard to retain landlords City staff told commissioners the assisted‑housing program aims to return to 500 Housing Choice Vouchers by 2026 after recent staffing and server problems; staff reported issuing 44 vouchers Nov. 4 and said the commission can ask staff to raise HUD payment standards (up to 110%) to remain competitive with neighboring providers.

Ashland is pushing to provide 500 Housing Choice Vouchers for families by 2026, but to succeed, they'll need to raise payment standards and compete with neighboring agencies!

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