Affordable Housing Compliance Manager – LIHTC, HUD & HOME
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteNorth Sioux City, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Review prospective resident applications and manage annual, interim, and initial recertifications for LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, and HOME programs. Verify household eligibility, income calculations, asset limits, and citizenship documentation while monitoring rent, utility allowances, and subsidy compliance. Serve as a technical resource for property teams to correct deficiencies, maintain audit trails, and ensure certifications meet program timelines. Track overdue requirements, identify high-risk properties, and provide regular compliance status reporting to the Compliance Director. Train operational staff on regulatory updates and fair housing standards while assisting with market-rate application reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of affordable multifamily housing compliance experience preferred, with substantial hands-on experience reviewing and approving tenant files.
- Demonstrated expertise in LIHTC/Section 42, HUD/Section 8, and HOME compliance.
- Current professional certifications demonstrating expertise in the required affordable housing programs.
- Experience performing initial certification and recertification reviews.
- Advanced knowledge of income and asset calculations.
- Experience reviewing affordable housing applications for eligibility.
- Experience training property management or leasing professionals.
- Strong knowledge of Fair Housing requirements.
- Experience with regulatory audits and compliance reviews.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into understandable operating procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Strong computer skills and experience with property management/compliance software.
- Ability and willingness to travel to properties throughout the assigned portfolio as needed.
- Candidates must possess recognized professional certifications demonstrating competency in the primary programs administered by the portfolio.
Desired Qualifications
- Specialized experience with affordable housing programs and compliance requirements in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota is strongly preferred.
- Highly desirable credentials include certifications such as: HCCP – Housing Credit Certified Professional
- SHCM – Specialist in Housing Credit Management
- TCS – Tax Credit Specialist
- C3P – Certified Credit Compliance Professional
- COS – Certified Occupancy Specialist
- CPO – Certified Professional of Occupancy
- Appropriate HOME Program compliance certification or documented HOME compliance training
- Equivalent nationally recognized certifications demonstrating advanced competency in LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, and HOME compliance may be considered.
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