Impactful Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist

Franklin Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Franklin Group is seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage file-level compliance for a portfolio of affordable housing communities in the United States. The role emphasizes timely, accurate reviews of resident certifications and documentation across LIHTC, HUD, HOME, and Bond programs.

You will handle high-volume certifications, work with onsite teams to correct deficiencies, and ensure audit-ready files with Yardi or RealPage systems. Travel ~25% is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of affordable housing compliance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, HOME, and/or Bond programs.
• Experience with file reviews, certifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 25% of the time as required to support portfolio oversight, audits, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Move-Ins, Interims, and Annual Recertifications for compliance with program requirements.
• Validate income, assets, allowances, and household composition using third‑party verifications and documentation standards.
• Ensure all calculations, supporting documents, and TICs are accurate and fully supported.
• Identify deficiencies and provide clear, actionable corrections to onsite teams.
• Ensure all files meet LIHTC, HUD, HOME, and Bond requirements prior to approval.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Regulatory Knowledge

Time Management

Communication

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

Excel

Job description

Franklin Group is seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage file-level compliance for a portfolio of affordable housing communities in the United States. The role emphasizes timely, accurate reviews of resident certifications and documentation across LIHTC, HUD, HOME, and Bond programs.

You will handle high-volume certifications, work with onsite teams to correct deficiencies, and ensure audit-ready files with Yardi or RealPage systems. Travel ~25% is required.