Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility Expert

Metropolitan Development

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 59,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is seeking a Housing Choice Voucher Specialist in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on eligibility, certification processes, and calculating housing assistance to ensure accurate, timely delivery of benefits to participating families.

You will handle verification, data entry in Yardi, and coordination with landlords, participants, and internal teams to keep the HCV program compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

Requires an associate's degree; experience can substitute.
Working knowledge of HUD rules and affordable housing.
Strong math skills and basic accounting comfort.
Clear written and spoken communication with participants and landlords.
Excellent organization and ability to meet deadlines.
Valid Tennessee driver's license.

Responsibilities

Determine eligibility for admission and continued participation.
Process recertifications, interim changes, and moves.
Calculate total tenant payment, rent, and housing assistance.
Verify income using EIV reports and resolve discrepancies.
Enter data in Yardi and prepare HUD forms.
Maintain audit-ready electronic files and support management.

Skills

Affordable housing knowledge

HUD rules familiarity

Landlord & tenant rights

Strong math skills

Clear communication

Organization & time management

Diplomacy & discretion

Tennessee driver's license

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in related field (Nice to Have)

Job description

You will handle verification, data entry in Yardi, and coordination with landlords, participants, and internal teams to keep the HCV program compliant and efficient.

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