Recertification Specialist: HUD/LIHTC Compliance

fairsteadescllc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $2,500

Generous medical insurance

Vision plans

Company matched 401(k)

12+ paid holidays

15 days of PTO

Sick days: 7

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Laser correction discount

Employee discounts on appliances, etc.

Job summary

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm specializing in affordable housing with operations nationwide. The Recertification Specialist will review resident files, ensure HUD compliance, and serve as the primary contact for regulatory inquiries and outreach to properties.

The role requires knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, and Section 8 guidelines, MOR/EIV experience, and strong organizational skills. NY-specific income discrepancy work is noted; notary preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD.
• HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
• Experience with MOR and EIV reports.
• Detail-oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule.
• Notary Public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification.
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments.
• 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.
• Maintaining residents' files and paperwork.
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears.
• For NY: Investigate and correct income discrepancies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

HUD knowledge

LIHTC knowledge

EIV reports

Attention to detail

COS certification

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Organization

Notary preferred

Education

COS certification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm specializing in affordable housing with operations nationwide. The Recertification Specialist will review resident files, ensure HUD compliance, and serve as the primary contact for regulatory inquiries and outreach to properties.

The role requires knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, and Section 8 guidelines, MOR/EIV experience, and strong organizational skills. NY-specific income discrepancy work is noted; notary preferred.