Regional Occupancy & Compliance Specialist - Travel-Ready

Peabody Companies; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

401(k)

STD

life insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

paid time off

paid holidays

paid training

tuition reimbursement

wellness programs

employee referral bonuses

flex spending

Job summary

Peabody Properties is seeking a Regional Operations Occupancy Specialist to support multiple affordable housing communities across an assigned territory in the Boston area. The role emphasizes occupancy and compliance responsibilities, including staff travel between sites, processing applications, and maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have experience in affordable housing and LIHTC regulations, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing, LIHTC compliance, leasing, occupancy, or property management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC regulations.
• Familiarity with HUD, HOME, PBV, Section 8, and other affordable housing programs is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to different site environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management/compliance software systems.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupancy and compliance support across multiple properties within an assigned region.
• Travel between communities as needed to assist with staffing support, lease-ups, recertifications, and applicant processing.
• Assist site teams during periods of high application volume, staffing transitions, audits, or operational needs.
• Support occupancy stabilization efforts and leasing goals while maintaining full compliance.
• Process affordable housing applications and determine program eligibility.
• Review income, asset, and household documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare LIHTC certifications and recertifications.
• Coordinate applicant follow-up and collect required verifications.
• Maintain waitlists and applicant communication.
• Maintain compliant resident files and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate third-party file reviews and address corrections or deficiencies.
• Monitor certification deadlines and occupancy requirements.
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, HOME, PBV, Section 8, AFHMP, and other applicable program requirements.
• Assist with audits, reporting requests, and agency monitoring.
• Assist with affordable housing lotteries and lease-up initiatives across the portfolio.
• Support applicant intake, preference verification, and waitlist management.
• Coordinate with marketing, compliance, and operations teams to support successful lease-up execution.
• Maintain accurate records in property management and compliance software systems.
• Track outstanding documentation and certification status.
• Generate occupancy and compliance reports as needed.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files.

Skills

LIHTC compliance

Leasing

Occupancy

Property management

Affordable housing

Job description

Peabody Properties is seeking a Regional Operations Occupancy Specialist to support multiple affordable housing communities across an assigned territory in the Boston area. The role emphasizes occupancy and compliance responsibilities, including staff travel between sites, processing applications, and maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have experience in affordable housing and LIHTC regulations, with strong organizational and communication skills.