Impactful Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist

AvalonBay Communities; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Team member housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking an Affordable Housing Specialist to support administration and compliance across multiple communities. You will manage income certifications, recertifications, and audits while working with on-site teams to ensure program compliance and accurate documentation.

The role requires knowledge of HUD and Fair Housing regulations, plus two years in affordable housing administration. A C3P certification is required, with opportunities to advance within a growing nationwide

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of affordable housing administration or compliance experience.
• Experience processing income certifications and recertifications within affordable housing programs.
• Knowledge of HUD and Fair Housing regulations.
• C3P course or equivalent affordable housing/tax credit certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident income certifications for move-ins, annual renewals, and other required recertifications.
• Review income documentation, third-party verifications, lease paperwork for compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to on-site teams during new lease-ups and move-ins for compliance.
• Respond to audit inquiries by gathering docs and coordinating with on-site teams.
• Generate monthly recertification and renewal notices and coordinate with sites.
• Research and confirm jurisdictional regulations for rent adjustments and renewals.
• Coordinate Section 8 documentation with Housing Authorities and teams.
• Manage waitlists, applicant communications, and occupancy adherence.
• Maintain accurate resident files and compliance records.

Skills

HUD regulations

Fair Housing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vivmark Residential is seeking an Affordable Housing Specialist to support administration and compliance across multiple communities. You will manage income certifications, recertifications, and audits while working with on-site teams to ensure program compliance and accurate documentation.

The role requires knowledge of HUD and Fair Housing regulations, plus two years in affordable housing administration. A C3P certification is required, with opportunities to advance within a growing nationwide