Property Manager

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Vacation and sick leave accruals

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Boulder County Housing Department is hiring three Property Managers in Colorado to oversee LIHTC and subsidized units, ensuring compliant, stable tenancies. The role covers operations, occupancy, compliance, and cross-department coordination, with a Monday–Friday schedule and non-exempt status.

New hires receive vacation upfront and ongoing leave accruals, plus pension benefits and PSLF eligibility. Residency in Colorado is required by start date.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred to assist diverse residents.
• Minimum four years of relevant housing or program eligibility experience.
• Experience with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD, Rural Development).
• Strong conflict resolution and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and program regulations (LIHTC, HUD, Rural Development, ADA).
• Conduct inspections and coordinate follow-up actions with maintenance and development teams.
• Market units, screen applicants, calculate rents, sign leases, and coordinate move-ins.
• Maintain occupancy goals, enforce lease terms, and support rent determinations and voucher use.
• Coordinate with Housing Operations, HCV, Compliance, Development, Finance, and Maintenance.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

4+ years housing experience

LIHTC/HUD familiarity

Tenant relations/communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boulder County Housing Department is seeking to hire 3 (three) Property Managers. The Property Manager supports Boulder County Housing Authority's (BCHA) mission by ensuring high-quality, compliant, and community-centered management of BCHA-owned and managed properties. This role delivers day to day housing operations with a strong focus on resident stability, regulatory compliance, occupancy performance, and interdepartmental coordination.

The Property Manager oversees a portfolio of affordable, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Rural Development, and other subsidized units, ensuring they align with current regulatory requirements, BCHA operational standards, and housing equity goals. This position works closely with Housing Operations colleagues, the HCV/Compliance team, Maintenance, Case Management, and partner agencies to support stable, successful tenancies and healthy communities.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. This position will work out of 514 Coffman, Longmont, and 455 N. Burlington, Lafayette. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $67,068.00 - $81,834.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of October 26th
• First Round Interviews: Week of October 26th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of November 2nd
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of November 2nd
• Reference Check: Week of November 2nd

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Property Operations

1. Ensure all assigned properties comply with federal, state, local, and program specific regulations (LIHTC, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Rural Development, ADA)
2. Conduct annual, move in, move out, and interim inspections; document findings and coordinate follow up
3. Identify maintenance, repair, capital, and safety needs and collaborate with Maintenance and development teams for timely resolution
4. Support property performance tracking by using updated BCHA systems and dashboards to monitor trends in unit readiness, inspection results, and operational needs

Occupancy & Leasing Management

1. Maintain high occupancy and minimize vacancy loss through proactive leasing practices
2. Market units, conduct showings, and screen applicants for eligibility across multiple regulatory programs
3. Complete leasing activities including rent calculations, lease signing, deposit collection, and move in coordination
4. Enforce lease terms consistently and fairly; issue notices, follow legal processes, and document all actions
5. Collaborate with HCV/Compliance to support accurate rent determinations, voucher utilization, and on time unit lease ups

Resident Support & Stability

1. Respond promptly and courteously to tenant needs; provide conflict resolution and issue facilitation
2. Coordinate reasonable accommodation under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines
3. Work closely with Case Management and Housing Operations teams to support residents’ stability, eviction prevention, and connections to benefits, wraparound services, and community supports
4. Conduct resident meetings, support community building efforts, and maintain a welcoming, equitable housing environment

Regulatory Compliance & Recertification

1. Complete annual and interim income recertifications for all relevant programs
2. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of documentation in BCHA systems; maintain secure and compliant records
3. Use updated tools and dashboards to track compliance deadlines, recertification rates, and outstanding tasks

Cross Department Coordination

1. Work collaboratively with Housing Operations, HCV, Compliance, Development, Finance, and Maintenance to support smooth operational workflows
2. Provide information and documentation to internal partners to support audits, reporting, refinancing needs, and portfolio performance reviews
3. Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on occupancy, rent limits, unit readiness, and regulatory requirements

Additional Responsibilities

1. Performs related work, as required
2. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• High school graduation or equivalent

AND

• 4 (four) years of relevant housing or program eligibility experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
• 3+ years in affordable housing, property management, or housing operations
• Experience working with low-income households and understanding socioeconomic factors affecting housing stability
• Proficiency with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, Section 8, HUD programs, Rural Development)
• Strong conflict resolution and tenant landlord issue facilitation
• Experience preparing clear, accurate administrative documentation and reports
• Additional technical or community college coursework

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works in clean, comfortable environment in the office
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), carrying, walking, bending over, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination and finger dexterity to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and customers
• Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, scanners, calculators, printers, shredder machine, electronic data stamp, telephones, fax and copy machines

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.