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Housing Authority of Ashland

3131 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY, 41101 · ~365 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Ashland, KY (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of Ashland served 344 households across 365 units (94% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.5 people, an average annual income of $15,289, and pays an average of $339 per month toward rent.

Households served
344 of 365 units
Avg. household income
$15,289
Avg. rent paid by household
$339
Avg. household size
1.5 people
Households with children
18%
Head of household 62+
28%
Head of household with a disability
47%
Avg. wait to move in
5 months

Unit mix: 78% 1-bedroom, 11% 2-bedroom, 11% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 2 developments with an average score of 86 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
DEBORD TERRACE IIAshland88 StandardNSPIREJan 2026
SCOPE TOWERS IIAshland84 StandardNSPIRESep 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of Ashland directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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