LIHTC & Section 8 Compliance Specialist

WB Residential Communities, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Residential Communities, Inc. seeks an Affordable Housing Compliance Generalist with LIHTC and Section 8 experience to manage lease-up, re-rentals and recertifications across multiple properties.

The role requires auditing files, knowledge of HUD and affordable housing rules, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel within Westchester County and nearby areas to support site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years auditing Project Based Section 8/LIHTC/HOME certification files.
• Experience with lease-up, re-rentals and recertifications across properties.
• Knowledge of HUD and LIHTC/HOME, and related regulations.
• Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, etc.).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Independent, proactive team player willing to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach screening and predetermine eligibility for housing programs.
• Update waiting lists with accurate notes and statuses.
• Verify income/assets and apply income limits during lease-up or re-rentals.
• Verify rent charges and income limits for applicant households.
• Perform background checks and prepare initial Tenant Certifications.
• Complete Housing Choice Vouchers and Section 8 vouchers; submit to PHAs timely.
• Track work progress meticulously and coordinate move-ins and lease signings.
• Maintain detailed certifications and file audits; assist at sites as needed.
• Travel to different sites within Westchester County and adjacent areas.
• Provide recommendations to Property Management on tenant qualifications.

Skills

LIHTC & Section 8 knowledge

Auditing experience

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Education

LIHTC certification

COS/AHM certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Yardi / RealPage experience

Tools

Yardi

OneSite

RealPage

Job description

WB Residential Communities, Inc. seeks an Affordable Housing Compliance Generalist with LIHTC and Section 8 experience to manage lease-up, re-rentals and recertifications across multiple properties.

The role requires auditing files, knowledge of HUD and affordable housing rules, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel within Westchester County and nearby areas to support site work.