LIHTC Occupancy & Recertification Specialist

RELATED; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19+ days

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k)

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parking on-site

Volunteer time off

Tuition & certification support

Job summary

Related Affordable seeks an Occupancy & Recertification Specialist to manage day-to-day leasing and income certifications for a large LIHTC/HUD community. You will oversee move-ins, renewals, and the recertification process ensuring HUD, LIHTC, and HPD guidelines are met.

You will verify incomes, assets, and household compositions, and prepare accurate rent calculations for diverse income sources, including self-employment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing, HUD programs, leasing, or property compliance.
• Strong proficiency in rent calculation methods, including HUD/LIHTC/HPD rules.
• HS Diploma/GED required; bachelor’s preferred.
• COS, TCS, or other affordable housing compliance training preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Current State Real Estate License (preferred).
• Certified Notary Public preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage prospect traffic and waitlist; conduct property tours and convert qualified prospects.
• Qualify applicants, prepare lease documentation, and complete move-in files.
• Execute renewals in line with program rules and property objectives; maintain audit-ready files.
• Manage initial, annual, and interim recertifications; perform retroactive rent calculations per HUD/LIHTC/HPD.
• Review income, assets, and household composition; calculate program rents for diverse income sources.
• Review Section 8 eligibility; ensure documents meet agency criteria.
• Maintain compliance with LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between residents and property management on recertification requirements.
• Maintain resident folders; track deadlines and recertification pipelines.
• Support agency audits, MORs, and inspections; respond to findings.
• Partner with Property Management on rent collection and lease renewals.
• Provide notary services as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Financial reasoning

Critical thinking

Education

HS Diploma/GED (bachelor’s preferred)

Tools

RealPage

OneSite

Yardi

JD Edwards

Job description

Related Affordable seeks an Occupancy & Recertification Specialist to manage day-to-day leasing and income certifications for a large LIHTC/HUD community. You will oversee move-ins, renewals, and the recertification process ensuring HUD, LIHTC, and HPD guidelines are met.

You will verify incomes, assets, and household compositions, and prepare accurate rent calculations for diverse income sources, including self-employment.