Affordable Housing Compliance Lead (HUD/LIHTC)

RELATED; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 19+ days

Medical, vision and dental options

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility benefits

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Job summary

Related Affordable seeks an experienced Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist located in CT or MA to ensure adherence to HUD, LIHTC, and regulatory guidelines. You will review files, perform audits, and coordinate with Directors and site teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy and collaboration across regions, with a focus on accurate reporting, lifecycle compliance, and ongoing staff support in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with Project Based Section 8 HUD, LIHTC and other affordable housing programs is required.
• Knowledge of HUD 4350.3, EIV, Reasonable Accommodation Requests, LIHTC income limits and rent calculations, Fair Housing, Real Estate Licensing.
• A deep sense of community awareness and a determination to make improvements.
• Proven ability to build trust with members of a community with different backgrounds, motivations, and concerns in order to obtain information and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement changes in HUD and LIHTC regulations and other state and local requirements
• Maintaining proper maintenance of tenant files and computer records to ensure accuracy according to HUD and LIHTC regulations
• Independently review and approve move-in and transfer files to ensure applicants meet income and program eligibility criteria
• Review initial qualifying files for accuracy and program compliance and submit to third-party reviewers; Track qualification status and works with the Director of Compliance to provide clear and accurate reporting on lease-ups, move-ins, etc.
• Review completed recertification to ensure program compliance
• Perform both onsite and remote audits to confirm compliance with program requirement through follow-up and closure
• Monitor waitlists, LAP plans and EIV master binders for compliance with federal and state regulations
• Review and submit responses for LIHTC file audits and MORs; coordinate with affordable programming and site teams to get corrections
• Submit and assist in the drafting and review of timely responses to agency audits; coordinate with Affordable Programming as needed
• Hold weekly office hours to assist the operations teams with questions, file corrections and audit corrections
• Remain familiar with current U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ever changing Federal Regulations as they relate to Affordable Housing programs
• Audit proper maintenance of tenant files and computer records to ensure accuracy according to HUD and LIHTTRegulations
• Assist analysts with annual reporting as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education

COS certification

HCCP certification

Job description

Related Affordable seeks an experienced Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist located in CT or MA to ensure adherence to HUD, LIHTC, and regulatory guidelines. You will review files, perform audits, and coordinate with Directors and site teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy and collaboration across regions, with a focus on accurate reporting, lifecycle compliance, and ongoing staff support in a deadline-driven environment.