Affordable Property Manager

WIDMYER CORPORATION; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

WIDMYER CORPORATION is seeking an Experienced Affordable Housing Property Manager to oversee two communities. You will manage leasing, resident relations, and maintenance while ensuring LIHTC/HUD/Section 8 compliance and audit readiness.

The role balances compliance with excellent resident service, budget oversight, and strong coordination with vendors to maintain occupancy and a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Previous property management experience required; affordable housing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, or other affordable housing programs.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and landlord-tenant practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet compliance deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations: leasing, resident relations, maintenance coordination, collections, and admin.
• Maintain compliance with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME and other requirements.
• Oversee eligibility, certifications, income verification, and required compliance docs.
• Maintain audit-ready resident files and documentation.
• Market units, process applications, and maintain occupancy.
• Collect rent, monitor delinquency, and follow collection procedures.
• Prepare budgets, invoices, financial reports, and expenses.
• Conduct property inspections and coordinate with vendors for work orders.
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure Fair Housing compliance and enforce lease terms fairly.
• Build positive resident relations and foster a safe, welcoming community.

Skills

Property management experience

LIHTC knowledge

HUD/Section 8 familiarity

Fair Housing knowledge

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Budget understanding

Resident relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property management software

Electronic recordkeeping

Job description

Affordable Housing Property Manager

Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To:Portfolio Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and service-oriented Affordable Housing Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of two affordable housing communities. This position is responsible for maintaining strong property performance, ensuring compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, providing excellent resident service, and maintaining a safe, well-managed community.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, financially minded, and comfortable balancing resident relations, compliance requirements, leasing, maintenance coordination, and property operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the property, including leasing, resident relations, maintenance coordination, collections, and administrative functions.

• Maintain compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, and other federal, state, or local requirements, as applicable to the property.

• Oversee applicant eligibility, certifications, annual and interim recertifications, income verification, and required compliance documentation.

• Maintain accurate resident files and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.

• Market available units, process applications, conduct move-ins and move-outs, and work to maintain strong occupancy.

• Collect rent, monitor delinquency, and follow established procedures for notices and collection activity.

• Prepare and monitor property budgets, invoices, financial reports, and operating expenses.

• Conduct regular property inspections and coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors to ensure timely completion of work orders and capital needs.

• Respond professionally and promptly to resident questions, concerns, and lease violations.

• Enforce lease terms, community policies, and applicable housing regulations consistently and fairly.

• Coordinate vendor services and monitor quality, cost, and completion of contracted work.

• Prepare reports and documentation for ownership, management, regulatory agencies, and compliance reviews.

• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.

• Maintain awareness of Fair Housing requirements and ensure consistent compliance.

• Build positive relationships with residents and help foster a clean, safe, and welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Previous property management experience required; affordable housing experience strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, or other affordable housing programs preferred.

• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and landlord-tenant practices.

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet compliance deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional approach to resident relations and conflict resolution.

• Comfortable working with property management software, Microsoft Office, and electronic recordkeeping.

• Ability to review financial information, manage expenses, and understand property-level budgets.

• Affordable housing or property management certifications are a plus.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their community and understands that successful affordable housing management requires both strong operational performance and thoughtful resident service. The successful candidate will be proactive, accountable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards for the property and the people who call it home.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical insurance, Vision & Dental paid by employer, paid holidays and paid time off, 401(k) with up to 4% employer match, paid life insurance, and additional employee assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local law.