Traveling Compliance Assistant - Affordable Housing

Allied Residential; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health benefits

HSA and FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Allied Residential is seeking a Compliance Field Assistant to travel between Puget Sound communities and support HUD/LIHTC compliance, move-ins, and lease-ups with precision.

You will help maintain audit-ready files, review income and eligibility, and coordinate certifications while assisting onsite teams and contributing to timely reporting.

A strong housing compliance background, MS Office/Yardi experience, and a valid driver's license are beneficial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of experience in property management, affordable housing, or compliance.
• Ability to interpret HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing program rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word) and remote work tools; experience with Yardi or RealPage preferred.
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgement, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required; frequent travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned communities to support move-ins, interims, annual certifications, and lease-ups.
• Review income, assets, and household eligibility in accordance with HUD, LIHTC, and other program requirements.
• Prepare and complete move-in, interim, annual, and initial certifications accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain and update tracking logs for move-ins, recertifications, and pending files to ensure compliance deadlines are met.
• Ensure all resident files, reports, and correspondence (digital and hard copy) are properly organized and audit-ready.
• Provide guidance and hands‑on support to onsite staff to ensure compliance processes are completed correctly.
• Assist with marketing and resident engagement during lease‑up periods, including hosting information sessions and open houses as needed.
• Step in at communities experiencing staff shortages, transitions, or high compliance workload to maintain continuity of operations.
• Identify and communicate compliance risks or concerns to management and assist with corrective actions.
• Attend and actively participate in compliance meetings, training sessions, and team initiatives.

Skills

Property management

HUD compliance

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

Excel

Word

Yardi

RealPage

Job description

Allied Residential is seeking a Compliance Field Assistant to travel between Puget Sound communities and support HUD/LIHTC compliance, move-ins, and lease-ups with precision.

You will help maintain audit-ready files, review income and eligibility, and coordinate certifications while assisting onsite teams and contributing to timely reporting.

A strong housing compliance background, MS Office/Yardi experience, and a valid driver's license are beneficial for success in this role.