Housing Recertification & Compliance Specialist

Vesta Corporation; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vesta Management in Manchester, CT seeks an experienced Affordable Housing Recertification Specialist to oversee income recertifications for LIHTC, Section 8/HUD, HOME, and related programs. You will verify income, assets, and household composition, and manage certification workflows with attention to compliance and timelines.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in affordable housing compliance or property administration, COS certification preferred, and proficiency with Yardi or similar software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, property management, or a related administrative role.
• Preferred: COS, TCS/C3P, or NCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Process annual, interim, and initial certifications/recertifications per program guidelines (LIHTC, Section 8, HUD, HOME).
• Verify resident income, assets, and household composition using third-party methods.
• Prepare and distribute recertification notices within required timeframes.
• Review resident files for accuracy before submission.
• Calculate rent and utility allowance adjustments based on verified income.
• Maintain compliant resident files and update data in PM/compliance software (e.g., Yardi).
• Coordinate with Property Managers and Compliance staff to resolve discrepancies.
• Stay current on changing regulations and program requirements.

Skills

Income verification

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Resident communication

Education

High school diploma

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

OneSite

Job description

Vesta Management in Manchester, CT seeks an experienced Affordable Housing Recertification Specialist to oversee income recertifications for LIHTC, Section 8/HUD, HOME, and related programs. You will verify income, assets, and household composition, and manage certification workflows with attention to compliance and timelines.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in affordable housing compliance or property administration, COS certification preferred, and proficiency with Yardi or similar software.