Recertification / Lease Renewal Agent

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing is seeking an experienced Recertification / Lease Renewal Specialist to join an established affordable housing property management organization in Manhattan. The role focuses on managing annual and interim recertifications, processing lease renewals, and maintaining resident documentation to ensure compliance with affordable housing rules.

Responsibilities include reviewing tenant income and eligibility, preparing HUD Form 50059, and coordinating with management and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience handling recertifications for affordable housing.
• Experience with lease renewals and renewal processing.
• Knowledge of LIHTC, HUD and HPD requirements.
• Experience verifying tenant income and eligibility.
• Familiarity with Form 50059
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual and interim recertifications and lease renewals.
• Review and verify tenant income, assets, eligibility, and documentation.
• Prepare and process HUD Form 50059 recertifications.
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, HPD, and supportive housing rules.
• Maintain accurate resident files and deadlines.
• Communicate with residents to collect missing docs and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with property management and compliance teams to ensure timely processing.

Skills

Recertifications

Lease renewals

Income verification

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

LIHTC

HUD

HPD

Form 50059

Job description

Mission Staffing is seeking an experienced Recertification / Lease Renewal Specialist to join an established affordable housing property management organization in Manhattan.

This position will focus on managing annual and interim recertifications, processing lease renewals, maintaining resident documentation, and ensuring compliance with affordable and supportive housing regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage annual and interim resident recertifications and lease renewals.
• Review and verify tenant income, assets, eligibility, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process HUD Form 50059 recertifications.
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, HPD, and supportive housing requirements.
• Maintain accurate resident files and track upcoming renewal deadlines.
• Communicate with residents to collect outstanding documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with property management and compliance teams to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in affordable housing recertifications and lease renewals.
• Hands-on knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, HPD, and Form 50059 requirements.
• Experience with supportive housing lease renewals.
• Understanding of income verification, eligibility reviews, and housing compliance.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.