Recertification & Compliance Specialist (HUD/LIHTC)

Fairstead ESC LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Meritain Health

Vision Plans

401(k) Company Match

12+ paid Holidays

15 days of PTO

7 Sick days

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Laser Correction Discount

Employee Discounts on appliances, gear

Job summary

Fairstead is actively seeking a Recertification Specialist to manage resident recertifications across our portfolio, ensuring compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and HPD guidelines. The role focuses on accurate rent calculations, eligibility determinations, and coordinating verification processes.

You will handle initial and annual recertifications, respond to HUD concerns, and support outreach to properties. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD.
• Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
• Experience with EIV reports.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven work style.
• Experience with MOR.
• Experience with Yardi.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Notary Public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent in compliance with HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification.
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and adjust rents accordingly.
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications.
• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications.
• Prepare third party verification forms.
• Maintain residents’ files and paperwork.
• Investigate income discrepancies for NY.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Section 8

LIHTC & HUD knowledge

Detail-oriented

People skills

Notary Public (preferred)

Tools

MOR

Yardi

Job description

Fairstead is actively seeking a Recertification Specialist to manage resident recertifications across our portfolio, ensuring compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and HPD guidelines. The role focuses on accurate rent calculations, eligibility determinations, and coordinating verification processes.

You will handle initial and annual recertifications, respond to HUD concerns, and support outreach to properties. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and strong communication across teams.