HUD Housing Coordinator — Affordable Homes Advocate

Bonita House, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonita House, Inc. is seeking a HUD Housing Coordinator in Oakland, CA. The role coordinates day-to-day affordable housing activities, ensuring HUD compliance, subsidy rules, fair housing obligations, and audit-ready files.

You will guide referrals, eligibility, recertifications, and move-ins, while coordinating with property managers, service teams, and landlords to maintain housing stability and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in HUD-assisted or affordable housing with move-ins and recertifications.
• Knowledge of HUD occupancy, verification, rent calculations, and notices.
• Ability to manage high-volume files with accuracy.
• Experience with Yardi or similar system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HUD compliance and eligibility per program rules and subsidy restrictions.
• Process applicant intake, eligibility review, and background checks with attention to deadlines.
• Maintain waiting lists and logs, document changes and notices per policy.
• Coordinate move-in, annual/interim recertifications, and occupancy actions with partners.

Skills

HUD program rules knowledge

Eligibility determination

Regulatory deadlines management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Yardi or similar system

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Bonita House, Inc. is seeking a HUD Housing Coordinator in Oakland, CA. The role coordinates day-to-day affordable housing activities, ensuring HUD compliance, subsidy rules, fair housing obligations, and audit-ready files.

You will guide referrals, eligibility, recertifications, and move-ins, while coordinating with property managers, service teams, and landlords to maintain housing stability and accurate records.