Occupancy Compliance Specialist

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Account

Incentive compensation program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) seeks an experienced Occupancy Compliance Specialist in Long Beach, CA to ensure LIHTC and related program compliance across properties. You will review certifications, manage move-in/out files, and monitor deadlines with site teams and the Occupancy Manager.

Candidates should have five years’ experience in affordable housing compliance, COS and Tax Credit certifications, and proficiency with OneSite and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME and Land Use program experience.
• Must hold Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Tax Credit certifications.
• Experience in affordable housing occupancy compliance, file reviews and recertifications preferred.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing and applicable affordable housing regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong attention to detail, organization and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to collaborate with Regional Managers and site staff.

Responsibilities

• Review tax credit recertifications for accuracy, timing, signatures and data in the management system.
• Review move-ins/move-outs, income eligibility, set-asides, rent limits, and security deposits.
• Monitor recertification deadlines and communicate schedule concerns to the Occupancy Manager.
• Ensure LIHTC, BOND, CRA, HOME, Major Project and Land Use compliance across properties.
• Assist Urban Futures reporting through document review and submission with site staff.
• Conduct tenant file reviews and approvals for multiple states; support program updates.

Skills

LIHTC experience

Tax Credit knowledge

Recertifications

Education

COS Certification

Tax Credit Certifications

Tools

RealPage OneSite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Occupancy Compliance Specialist

Location: 911 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815

Pay Range: $36.00-$40.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Monday-Friday

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you an experienced affordable housing compliance professional with strong knowledge of tax credit and regulated housing programs? Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is seeking an Occupancy Compliance Specialist to support regulatory compliance across multiple affordable housing communities.

In this role, you will help ensure compliance with applicable housing regulations and funding requirements while collaborating with Regional Managers, site teams, and the Occupancy Manager.

What You'll Do

• Tax Credit Recertifications: Review third-party income and asset verifications for completeness, accuracy, appropriate timing, and required signatures. Compare documentation with prior-year files, verify calculations and tenant data entered into the property management system, approve certifications, and follow up on missing or incomplete information.
• Tax Credit Move-Ins and Move-Outs: Review move-in files for required documentation, credit and criminal background screenings, income eligibility, waiting list compliance, and applicable property set-asides and rent limits. Review move-out documentation and security deposit dispositions, including billable days, applicable charges, and security deposit interest calculations.
• Recertification Tracking: Monitor required recertification deadlines for properties reporting to Urban Futures. Follow up with site staff on upcoming deadlines and communicate potential delays or compliance concerns to the Occupancy Manager.
• Regulatory Compliance & Set-Asides: Monitor property compliance with LIHTC, BOND, CRA, HOME, Major Project, and Land Use requirements. Review move-ins, income qualifications, resident allocations, and rents to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agreements.
• Urban Futures Reporting: Monitor required documentation and forms uploaded by site staff for applicable funding sources. Assist with reviewing, approving, and submitting reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Tenant File Reviews: Review and approve initial tenant files and recertification files for LIHTC, BOND, CRA, HOME, Major Project, and Land Use programs across multiple states.
• Income Limit Updates: Assist with updating applicable program income limits in OneSite to support accurate eligibility determinations and compliance.
• Systems & Problem Resolution: Work with the Occupancy Manager to troubleshoot and resolve software issues related to LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use programs.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience with LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use program requirements.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Tax Credit certifications required.
• Experience in affordable housing occupancy compliance, tenant file reviews, and recertifications preferred.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing requirements and applicable affordable housing regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with Regional Managers, site staff, and internal departments.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet regulatory deadlines.Experience with RealPage OneSite preferred.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents
• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year
• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program
• Employee assistance and more
• Basic group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.