LIHTC Compliance Leasing Specialist

MRK Partners; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,627 - 63,662; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, prescription, dental and

vision benefits

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

MRK Partners is seeking a Tax Credit Leasing Specialist to close lease renewals and monitor income and assets to qualify tenants for program eligibility. The role requires maintaining compliant lease files and using Yardi throughout the application process.

The position entails managing annual recertifications, unit inspections, and notices, while ensuring adherence to Fair Housing and company policies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of leasing experience—preferably within the property management industry.
• Experience with affordable housing (Tax Credits).
• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Close lease renewals and monitor income/assets to ensure program eligibility.
• Maintain lease files and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Leverage Yardi through the application process and document renewal notices.
• Complete and submit annual certifications and related reports.
• Conduct annual unit inspections and manage property relationships.
• Prepare reports for NJMHFA, compliance, and property manager.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Problem solving

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary

The Tax Credit Leasing Specialist is responsible for effectively closing lease renewals. This includes accurately monitoring all income and assets of the tenant’s file to ensure they qualify for the program attached to the unit.

Essential Job Functions

• Models and instills company mission and values


• Champions continuous improvement and regularly execute strategies to enhance resident satisfaction, work processes and property performance


• Ensures recertification files contain all required documentation


• Complies with company policies and Fair Housing rules and regulations in all prospect and resident interactions


• Maintains regular office hours, ensuring adequate coverage on weekends and holidays


• Completes and maintains lease files for each rental, and ensures all files remain compliant with company policy and procedures


• Leverages Yardi software throughout the application process


• Completes the lease renewal for all funding sourcing accurately and on-time to ensure compliance with applicable program(s) (e.g. LIHTC, HOME, Public Housing, market rate, etc.) 30 days prior to lease end date


• Executes resident relations policies and procedures for annual recertification purposes


• Conducts annual unit inspections


• Completes and submits reports to NJMHFA, compliance and the property manager


• Notifies tenants of their lease renewal using the correct correspondence (e.g. First, Second, and Third Notice, Notice to Cease, Lease Termination, etc.)


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)


• Minimum of three years of leasing experience—preferably within the property management industry


• Must have experience with affordable housing (Tax Credits)


• Goal-oriented and results-driven


• Customer-focused and service-oriented


• Outstanding interpersonal skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills


• Advanced organizational and time management skills


• Excellent follow-up and follow through skills


• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment


• Ability to build and maintain professional, mutually beneficial relationships


• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Our Values

• Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change


• Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward


• Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:

• Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits


• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance


• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability


• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service


• Supplemental insurance for employees and families


• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling


• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services


• Paid holidays; approximately eight per year


• Peace of mind and a great working environment

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MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Salary Description

$55,627 - $63,662.50 annual, plus bonus potential