Leasing Compliance Specialist

E qual A ccess; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management team is seeking a Recertification Specialist for an affordable housing property in East New York. The role entails processing recertifications, ensuring compliance with housing regulations, and being the main contact for compliance tasks, offering a chance to impact the community positively.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick, and holidays

Travel reimbursement for business-related expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in affordable housing or related compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of Section 8, LIHTC, and Mitchell-Lama regulations.
• COS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications.
• Calculate income, assets, expenses, and retroactive rent.
• Review files for Section 8 eligibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

A property management team is seeking a Recertification Specialist for an affordable housing property in East New York, Brooklyn. The role involves reviewing resident files, ensuring compliance with housing regulations, serving as the main point of contact for compliance-related tasks, and coordinating with residents on recertification processes.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications in accordance with Section 8, LIHTC, and Mitchell-Lama guidelines

• Calculate income, assets, expenses, and retroactive rent

• Identify and resolve income reporting discrepancies

• Review files for Section 8 eligibility

• Notify residents and schedule recertification interviews

• Prepare third-party verification forms

• Maintain resident files and ensure accurate documentation

• Address agency concerns related to compliance

• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in affordable housing or related compliance roles

• High school diploma or GED required

• Strong understanding of Section 8, LIHTC, and Mitchell-Lama regulations

• Familiarity with Tax Credit compliance

• COS certification preferred

• Experience with Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR)

• Proficient with Yardi Voyager

• Strong attention to detail and deadline management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Notary Public preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Life insurance

• Performance-based bonuses

• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick, and holidays

• Travel reimbursement for business-related expenses

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Full-time, in-person