Section 8 Eligibility & Compliance Specialist

Metropolitan Development; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, TN seeks a Housing Choice Voucher Specialist to determine applicant eligibility and manage recertifications within the Rental Assistance Department. ThisFull-time role supports initial eligibility, lease-ups, transfers, and re-examinations while ensuring HUD compliance.

The position is hybrid with a focus on accuracy, data integrity in Yardi, and coordination with landlords and participants to maintain program standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and maintain instruction; strong organizational skills; time management to meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication with applicants, participants, landlords, lenders, and the public.
• Knowledge of affordable housing rules and HUD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for admissions and continued participation with accuracy.
• Process annual recertifications, interim changes, and moves with third-party verification.
• Maintain and audit files for HUD and local program compliance.
• Perform data entry in Yardi and generate HUD 50058 forms.
• Prepare correspondence and reports for management.

Job description

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, TN seeks a Housing Choice Voucher Specialist to determine applicant eligibility and manage recertifications within the Rental Assistance Department. ThisFull-time role supports initial eligibility, lease-ups, transfers, and re-examinations while ensuring HUD compliance.

The position is hybrid with a focus on accuracy, data integrity in Yardi, and coordination with landlords and participants to maintain program standards.