Housing Examiner

Ohio Housing Finance Agency; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Housing Finance Agency in Columbus, OH seeks a Housing Examiner to conduct field inspections across Ohio, review tenant files, and perform compliance audits. Travel is required, with facilities in Columbus and statewide properties.

The role emphasizes physical inspections, file reviews, and adherence to housing funding guidelines. Candidates must pursue SHCM/HCCP/NPCC/TCS credentials if not already held. Training occurs as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must possess one of the listed housing compliance credentials or be in candidacy period.
• Ability to travel across Ohio for inspections.
• Experience in housing, auditing, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout Ohio to conduct physical compliance inspections of properties in the field.
• Complete file inspections/audits in the field or in the office.
• Review tenant files for income & household composition requirements under multiple affordable housing funding guidelines.

Skills

Housing

Auditing

Accounting and Finance

Regulatory Compliance

Inspection Principles

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Observation

Education

SHCM credential

HCCP credential

NPCC credential

TCS credential

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a duplicate requisition. If you previously submitted your application for the posting which closed August 2, 2026, you do not need to submit a new application. We are in the process of screening the applications received to make a determination of who to bring in for interview. If you would like an update of where we are in the process with your application, please reach out to [e-mail].

What You'll Do As a Housing Examiner

• Travel throughout Ohio to conduct physical compliance inspections of properties in the field.
• Complete file inspections/audits either in the field or in the office.
• Review tenant files for income & household composition requirements designated under multiple affordable housing funding guidelines.

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Housing Examiner position description. Please note, we are seeking to fill two positions; the duties for all three positions are the same as the one linked. If you have any trouble accessing it, please reach out to [e-mail].

Position Notes

• Columbus based employees filling these positions must report to OHFA's office, which is located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.
• The nature of the duties for Columbus based positions is such that depending on the time of year, employees will either work in the office 80% of the time and may plan to be in the field 20% of the time or will work in the field 80% of the time and may plan to be in the office 20% of the time.
• The determination of the time spent in-office versus the time spent in the field will be made by management to ensure projects are inspected/audited as required by the rules, policies, procedures, and laws followed by OHFA.
• Duties may be performed anywhere in Ohio. Properties may be located in Columbus or anywhere in Ohio including Toledo, Cleveland, Youngstown, Zanesville, Athens, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, and/or Dayton.
• When completing work in the field, staff will be eligible to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.

Classification Specific Notes

• During the first year, Housing Examiners train with more experienced staff and the work schedule followed will depend on the staff member with whom they are assigned to work.
• When in the field, this is a physically demanding job requiring staff to conduct inspections of interiors & exteriors of buildings. Housing Examiners may need to climb flights of stairs, open & shut windows, stoop to see inside ovens & walk around exteriors of buildings. These tasks take place regardless of the season & may occur in snow, rain, cold, heat & humidity.
• Housing Examiners are required to obtain and maintain their Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) credential, the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) credential, the Novogradac Property Compliance Certification (NPCC) credential, or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) credential.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT ALREADY POSSESS OR ARE IN THEIR CANDIDACY PERIOD FOR ONE OF THE ABOVE LISTED CREDENTIALS, SHOULD APPLY FOR THE HOUSING EXAMINER TRAINEE POSTING. For those who are in their candidacy period or possess one of the above certifications, be sure to list your credential in the training and certification section of the application.

Job Skills:

Housing, Auditing, Accounting and Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Inspection Principles, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Observation

Organization

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jessica Grimm, Email: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 15, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$31.47 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Inspection Principles, Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Housing

Agency Overview

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development & management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens & other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please visit OHFA's website for more information about our mission. The Office of Program Compliance is responsible for monitoring more than 1,600 rental properties throughout Ohio, ensuring properties are being maintained in satisfactory or above manner & are in compliance with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing, federal HOME Partnership funds, Ohio Housing Trust Funds, American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Tax Credit Exchange (TCE) & state regulations policies. The Office conducts training for owners & managers of rental projects regarding both basic & advanced issues they face.