Affordable Property Manager

WIDMYER CORPORATION; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

WIDMYER CORPORATION is seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Property Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of an affordable housing community. This role emphasizes compliance with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and related programs, while delivering excellent resident service and maintaining a safe, well-managed property.

The ideal candidate balances leasing, compliance, budgeting, and maintenance coordination, ensuring audit-ready records and strong occupancy.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing affordable housing properties and compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8.
• Strong knowledge of Fair Housing laws and landlord-tenant practices.
• Ability to manage budgets, invoices, and operating expenses.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience using property management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations: leasing, resident relations, maintenance, collections, and admin.
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, and locale requirements.
• Manage eligibility, certifications, income verification, and audits.
• Maintain audit-ready resident files and documentation.
• Market units, process applications, handle move-ins/outs, maintain occupancy.
• Collect rent, monitor delinquencies, and enforce collection procedures.
• Prepare budgets, invoices, financial reports, and operating expenses.
• Coordinate vendor work orders and ensure timely capital projects.
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain Fair Housing awareness and compliant practices.
• Foster positive resident relations and a safe, welcoming community.

Skills

Property management

LIHTC/HUD/Section 8 experience

Budgeting & financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Resident relations

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Office

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 an affordable housing community. 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.