Affordable Housing Compliance Associate

Allied Residential; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO (152 hours)

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

HSA and FSA

EAP

Job summary

Allied Residential in Seattle is seeking a meticulous Compliance Assistant to support the Community Manager in meeting affordable housing program requirements. You will prepare and review residency files, verify eligibility, and assist with recertifications to ensure audit readiness.

This role also involves supporting onsite teams with HUD/LIHTC rules, maintaining organized records, and contributing to team initiatives while growing in affordable housing compliance.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of experience in property management, affordable housing, or compliance.
• Familiarity with LIHTC and HUD regulations is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professional and collaborative.
• Experience with remote work platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review move-in, interim, and annual recertification files for completeness, accuracy, and program compliance.
• Verify income, assets, and household eligibility per regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate, organized resident files for audit readiness.
• Respond promptly to documentation requests during compliance reviews and audits.
• Generate and distribute monthly recertification notices and track status updates.
• Provide regular progress reports to Community Managers and Portfolio Managers on open and pending files.
• Assist leasing and management teams with understanding and applying affordable housing program requirements (HUD, LIHTC).
• Support marketing and resident engagement during lease-up periods, including informational sessions.
• Provide temporary compliance support during staffing transitions or high volume.
• Attend compliance meetings, trainings, and team initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Remote work platforms

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365

Job description

Allied Residential in Seattle is seeking a meticulous Compliance Assistant to support the Community Manager in meeting affordable housing program requirements. You will prepare and review residency files, verify eligibility, and assist with recertifications to ensure audit readiness.

This role also involves supporting onsite teams with HUD/LIHTC rules, maintaining organized records, and contributing to team initiatives while growing in affordable housing compliance.