Impactful Affordable Housing Property Manager

WIDMYER CORPORATION; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WIDMYER CORPORATION is seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of an affordable housing community, ensuring compliance with LIHTC/HUD and related programs while delivering excellent resident service.

The role requires coordinating leasing, budgeting, inspections, vendor management, and compliance activities to maintain safe, well-managed housing and strong occupancy.

Qualifications

• Previous property management experience required; affordable housing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, or other affordable housing programs
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and landlord-tenant practices.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet compliance deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional approach to resident relations and conflict resolution.
• Comfortable working with property management software, Microsoft Office, and electronic recordkeeping.
• Ability to review financial information, manage expenses, and understand property-level budgets.
• Affordable housing or property management certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the property, including leasing, resident relations, maintenance coordination, collections, and administrative functions.
• Maintain compliance with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, and other requirements.
• Oversee applicant eligibility, certifications, annual and interim recertifications, income verification, and required compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate resident files and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Market units, process applications, conduct move-ins/out, and maintain occupancy.
• Collect rent, monitor delinquency, and follow notices and collection procedures.
• Prepare and monitor property budgets, invoices, financial reports, and operating expenses.
• Conduct regular property inspections and coordinate with maintenance/vendors for work orders and capital needs.
• Respond professionally to resident questions, concerns, and lease violations.
• Enforce lease terms and housing regulations consistently.
• Coordinate vendor services and monitor quality, cost, completion.
• Prepare reports for ownership, management, regulatory agencies, and compliance reviews.
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain awareness of Fair Housing requirements.
• Build positive relationships with residents and foster a clean, safe, welcoming community.

Skills

Property management

LIHTC knowledge

HUD/Section 8 experience

Fair Housing

Budgeting

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Resident relations

Property software

Education

Property management certification

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Office

Electronic recordkeeping

Job description

WIDMYER CORPORATION is seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of an affordable housing community, ensuring compliance with LIHTC/HUD and related programs while delivering excellent resident service.

The role requires coordinating leasing, budgeting, inspections, vendor management, and compliance activities to maintain safe, well-managed housing and strong occupancy.