Affordable Housing Compliance & Operations Specialist

SAIL; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

MN Earned Sick and Safe Time

Professional development

Structured, process-driven environment

Job summary

SAIL, a high-performance Twin Cities multifamily management firm, seeks a detail-driven Assistant Business Manager to own the full cycle of LIHTC certifications, eligibility determinations, and regulatory reporting for an assigned affordable property.

You will manage waitlists, resident interactions, and day-to-day leasing and operations, ensuring audit-ready files, timely reports, and precise data entry in Yardi. A structured, compliant environment rewards accuracy and initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of property management experience with at least 1 year in affordable housing or LIHTC.
• Depth in affordable housing compliance (LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, or layered programs) is highly valued.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Tax Credit (LIHTC), Section 8, HOME, and layered programs.
• Proficiency in Yardi or comparable property management software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, and applicable program requirements; keep resident files audit-ready; submit all city, state, MN Housing, HUD, and syndicator reports on time.
• Execute certifications, recertifications, and income verifications accurately and on schedule; manage waitlist and application process per housing authority and program guidelines.
• Oversee day-to-day leasing, maintenance coordination, and resident relations; uphold SAIL policies and operational standards; respond to residents and online reviews with professionalism.
• Hit occupancy, collections, and compliance benchmarks; operate within budget; enter complete, accurate data in Yardi.

Skills

LIHTC

Regulatory compliance

Yardi

Audit readiness

Tools

Yardi

Job description

SAIL, a high-performance Twin Cities multifamily management firm, seeks a detail-driven Assistant Business Manager to own the full cycle of LIHTC certifications, eligibility determinations, and regulatory reporting for an assigned affordable property.

You will manage waitlists, resident interactions, and day-to-day leasing and operations, ensuring audit-ready files, timely reports, and precise data entry in Yardi. A structured, compliant environment rewards accuracy and initiative.