Housing Specialist - Public Housing & Leasing Pro

Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer 8

Paid time off

Job summary

Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority in Florida seeks a detail-oriented Housing Specialist to support public housing operations on-site. You will review applications for eligibility, interview applicants and tenants, and manage annual certifications and rent calculations with accuracy.

The role includes marketing units, guiding tenants through leasing, and ensuring compliance with HUD and agency policies. You will educate residents on lease terms and rights, maintain records in housing software,

Qualifications

• Experience in property management or affordable housing leasing.
• Strong knowledge of HUD regulations and landlord/tenant law.
• Excellent organization and attention to accuracy in processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process applications for public housing to determine eligibility.
• Conduct applicant and tenant interviews, ensuring required documentation is collected.
• Complete annual recertifications, interim re-determinations, rent calculations, and records management.
• Schedule move-in/move-out processing, inspections, and orientations for new tenants.
• Market available units, provide property tours, and assist prospective tenants through the leasing process.
• Prepare, review, and execute lease agreements, ensuring HUD compliance.
• Provide a professional on-site presence to support resident engagement and satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with HUD and local housing regulations.
• Accurately enter data in housing software with supporting documentation.
• Prepare reports and data analysis related to housing operations and leasing.

Skills

Property management

HUD regulations

Tenant screening

Customer service

Job description

Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority in Florida seeks a detail-oriented Housing Specialist to support public housing operations on-site. You will review applications for eligibility, interview applicants and tenants, and manage annual certifications and rent calculations with accuracy.

The role includes marketing units, guiding tenants through leasing, and ensuring compliance with HUD and agency policies. You will educate residents on lease terms and rights, maintain records in housing software,