Property Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Property Manager with deep LIHTC/Section 42 knowledge to oversee an affordable housing community. You will ensure compliance, optimize occupancy, and drive resident satisfaction while managing leasing, certifications, and audits.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience with major PM software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Property Management experience.
• LIHTC / Section 42 certification and experience required.
• Thorough understanding of affordable housing compliance, income limits, and resident eligibility requirements.
• Experience completing certifications and maintaining compliant resident files.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations including leasing, resident services, maintenance coordination, and rent collection.
• Ensure full compliance with LIHTC regulations and applicable housing requirements.
• Complete resident certifications, annual recertifications, income calculations, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate tenant files and prepare for audits.
• Monitor occupancy levels and implement marketing and leasing strategies.
• Supervise onsite staff and provide leadership and performance management.
• Manage property budgets, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Handle resident concerns, lease violations, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure appearance and safety standards.
• Build relationships with residents, vendors, and housing agencies.

Skills

Property management

LIHTC knowledge

Budgeting and financial reporting

Staff supervision

Communication and customer service

Tools

Yardi

OneSite

RealPage

AppFolio

Job description

Property Manager (LIHTC / Section 42)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Property Manager with strong knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC/Section 42) regulations to oversee the daily operations of an affordable housing community. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining compliance, maximizing occupancy, managing resident relations, and ensuring the property operates efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the property, including leasing, resident services, maintenance coordination, and rent collection.
• Ensure full compliance with LIHTC (Section 42) regulations and all applicable federal, state, and local housing requirements.
• Complete resident certifications, annual recertifications, income calculations, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate tenant files and prepare for internal and external compliance audits.
• Monitor occupancy levels and implement marketing and leasing strategies to achieve occupancy goals.
• Supervise onsite staff and provide leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage property budgets, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Handle resident concerns, lease violations, and conflict resolution professionally and timely.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure property appearance and safety standards are met.
• Build positive relationships with residents, vendors, housing agencies, and ownership groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Property Management experience.
• LIHTC / Section 42 certification and experience required.
• Thorough understanding of affordable housing compliance, income limits, and resident eligibility requirements.
• Experience completing certifications and maintaining compliant resident files.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with property management software such as Yardi, OneSite, RealPage, AppFolio, or similar systems.
• Experience supervising staff preferred.