Recertification & Occupancy Specialist — Affordable Housing

Related Affordable; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Total rewards package

Financial wellness

Mental health resources

Fertility benefits

Volunteer matching

Learning & development

Job summary

Related Affordable is seeking a Recertification & Occupancy Specialist in the San Francisco area to manage the annual, interim, and initial recertifications and ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8 regulations.

You will calculate rents, maintain detailed records, and provide training on compliance processes while helping to preserve affordable housing quality for residents and communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Complete recertification accurately and within an established time frame.
• Familiarity with HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a deadline-driven schedule.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• COS certification is required; Notary Public certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in housing management software, RealPage is a plus.
• Leasing License or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
• Passion for social action and preservation of affordable housing.
• Bilingual - Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and training to team members on compliance processes and best practices.
• Maintain and update EIV binders, ensuring timely generation of monthly and quarterly EIV reports.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to LIHTC, HUD regulations; prepare and process required documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
• Accurately determine tenant rents for annual and interim recertifications.
• Maintain detailed records of all transactions to ensure compliance with housing policies.
• Collaborate with property management to address resident concerns related to recertifications.
• Ensure timely submission of all necessary forms and documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of Affordable Housing, LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, Federal, State and Local Housing regulations.
• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications, including calculating retroactive rent, in compliance with HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.

Skills

COS certification

Notary Public

RealPage

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

RealPage

Job description

Related Affordable is seeking a Recertification & Occupancy Specialist in the San Francisco area to manage the annual, interim, and initial recertifications and ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8 regulations.

You will calculate rents, maintain detailed records, and provide training on compliance processes while helping to preserve affordable housing quality for residents and communities we serve.