Occupancy and Recertification Specialist

Related Affordable; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Related Affordable is seeking a dedicated Housing Certification Specialist to manage high-volume HUD recertifications and LIHTC processing in a fast-paced community setting.

You will verify documents, calculate retroactive rents, and ensure compliance with HUD guidelines while collaborating with residents and staff. A Notary license and bilingual Spanish are a plus, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience processing high-volume HUD Project-Based Section 8 and/or LIHTC recertifications.
• RealPage One Site experience is a plus.
• Notary public license is a plus.
• OS/BOS credentials or COS/TCS/BOS credentials are a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Strong accountability, reliability, and proactive problem solving; collaborative, resident-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide preeminent affordable housing accommodations in the community using organizational skills and experience.
• Interact with prospective and current residents to create a welcoming experience and foster community.
• Process certifications (initial, interim, annual), calculate retroactive rent and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Collect necessary documentation from residents and process verifications.
• Apply correct rents for annual and interim recertification and adjust as needed to remain compliant.
• Review and finalize HUD 50059 forms.
• Prepare rent repayment agreements and explain rent calculations to residents per HUD guidelines.
• Review EIV reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accuracy and detail while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Complete tasks independently with minimal supervision in a busy, high-volume environment.

Skills

High-volume HUD recertifications

LIHTC recertifications

Notary public license

COS/TCS/BOS credentials

Bilingual Spanish

Problem solving & accountability

Tools

RealPage One Site

Job description

Responsibilities

• Utilize organizational skills and experience to provide preeminent affordable housing accommodations in the community.
• Interact with prospective and current residents to create a welcoming experience and foster community.
• Process certifications (initial, interim, annual), calculate retroactive rent and ensure compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Collect necessary documentation from residents and process verifications.
• Apply correct rents for annual and interim recertification and adjust as needed to remain compliant.
• Review and finalize HUD 50059 forms.
• Prepare rent repayment agreements and explain rent calculations to residents according to HUD guidelines.
• Review EIV reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accuracy and detail while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Complete tasks independently with minimal supervision, thriving in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Support site and office operations as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Experience processing high-volume HUD Project-Based Section 8 and/or Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) recertifications.
• RealPage One Site experience is a plus.
• Notary public license is a plus.
• OS/BOS credentials or COS/TCS/BOS credentials are a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Strong accountability, reliability, and proactive problem solving; collaborative, resident-centered approach.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $31.25 per hour.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Position is non-exempt; eligible for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.