Affordable Housing Compliance Manager, Property Management

Affordable Housing Alliance Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Affordable Housing Alliance is seeking a Compliance Manager, Property Management, to oversee regulatory and funder requirements for an expanding affordable housing portfolio in Millstone Township, NJ. The role demands meticulous documentation, timely reporting, and adherence to LIHTC and program standards from day one.

Initially focused on lease-up of a new development in Millstone Township, the role will manage applicant waitlists, eligibility verifications, and initial tenant

Qualifications

• LIHTC and program rules familiarity.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage tenant eligibility and income verification.

Responsibilities

• Lease-Up Management: participate in initial lease-up, manage waitlists, process applications, screen applicants, verify income, and complete initial tenant certifications per program rules.
• LIHTC Compliance: ensure full LIHTC compliance, including tenant eligibility determinations and documentation.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Affordable Housing Compliance Manager, Property Management

REPORTS TO: Director of Property Management

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

This document is intended to describe the general duties required for this position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of duties, skills and responsibilities.

About the AHA

Founded in 1991 to address the overwhelming need for affordable housing in Monmouth County, the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) has grown from a small $25,000 grant into a multi million dollar housing development and social service agency. In our decades of service, the AHA has developed over 600 units of affordable housing around Monmouth County with a strong pipeline fueling future growth. We continue to own and manage over 400 units across 18 properties, including traditional multi-family affordable developments, a manufactured home park, group homes, single family homes, and supportive units for those formerly homeless. Our passionate team of difference-makers guides residents through every step of the housing journey - from homelessness prevention and rental assistance, to homebuyer education and foreclosure counseling, and residential services.

At the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA), we believe that safe, decent and affordable housing is a fundamental human right. Everyone deserves to feel secure, comfortable and supported in the place they call home. As a catalyst for change in our community, the AHA strives to uphold this right by providing comprehensive housing services and solutions for all who need it most.

Our Core Values

• Integrity - We demonstrate honesty and unwavering ethical conduct in all of our actions. At the AHA, we build trust through transparency and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

• Hope - We meet each person where they are in their unique journey with genuine understanding. By offering tangible assistance, we nurture hope and empower individuals to build their path forward.

• Adaptability - We embrace change as an opportunity to innovate and grow stronger. At the AHA, we respond dynamically to evolving community needs, turning challenges into possibilities for those we serve.

• Community Service - We dedicate ourselves to uplifting others and improving lives through meaningful action. At the AHA, we create positive change by empowering individuals, fostering independence, and building a more vibrant community for all.

Job Summary:

The Compliance Manager ensures that the AHA’s affordable housing portfolio meets all regulatory, funder, and program requirements with precision and consistency. This role demands an exceptionally organized and detail-oriented professional who can manage complex documentation, deadlines, and reporting obligations across multiple funding sources without anything falling through the cracks. The Compliance Manager safeguards the AHA’s standing with regulators and funders by maintaining accurate records, monitoring tenant eligibility and income certifications, and ensuring full adherence to New Jersey affordable housing program rules.

This position will be focused on the lease-up of a new affordable housing development in Millstone Township, New Jersey, for the first 7 months to a year. During the lease-up phase, the successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the AHA’s compliance consultant. The Compliance Manager, under the direct supervision of the Compliance Consultant will be responsible for building and managing the applicant waitlist, processing applications, verifying eligibility, completing initial tenant certifications, and ensuring every file meets LIHTC and program standards from day one.

Once the property is successfully leased and stabilized, the role will transition into a portfolio-wide Compliance Manager position, supporting the entire property management team across all of the AHA’s developments. However, for purposes of compliance at the property in Millstone, the Candidate will continue to work under the direct supervision of the Compliance Consultant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

Millstone Commons Lease up and Compliance

Months 1-7 (or until initial lease up is complete) under the direction of AHA’s LIHTC compliance consultant:

• Lease-Up Management: Participate in initial lease-up of the new Millstone Township development, including waitlist management, application intake, applicant screening, income verification, and completion of initial tenant certifications in accordance with program requirements.

• LIHTC Compliance: Under the direction of AHA’s Compliance Consultant, ensure full compliance with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, including tenant eligibility determination,