Traveling Affordable Housing Recertification Specialist

Vesta Corporation; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Vesta Management is seeking a floating Recertification Specialist to support multiple affordable housing communities in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The role requires travel between sites and a strong background in LIHTC and Section 8 compliance.

The ideal candidate will verify income and household composition, prepare recertifications, and maintain accurate resident files in Yardi or similar software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in affordable housing compliance or related administrative role.
• COS, Tax Credit Specialist (TCS/C3P), or National Compliance Professional (NCP) certification preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Process annual, initial, and interim certifications/recertifications per program guidelines (LIHTC, Section 8, HUD, HOME).
• Verify income, assets, and household composition using third-party methods.
• Prepare and distribute recertification notices within required timeframes.
• Audit resident files for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Enter data in property management/compliance software (e.g., Yardi).
• Coordinate with Property Managers and Compliance staff to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Income verification

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

COS Certification

TCS/C3P or NCP preferred

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

OneSite

Job description

Vesta Management is seeking a floating Recertification Specialist to support multiple affordable housing communities in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The role requires travel between sites and a strong background in LIHTC and Section 8 compliance.

The ideal candidate will verify income and household composition, prepare recertifications, and maintain accurate resident files in Yardi or similar software.