Compliance Specialist ( LIHTC )

Candidates must be comfortable working with the homeless population

The Compliance Specialist’s primary purpose is to assign income eligible applicants to restricted units/and or program type units. Responsibilities: Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations including the LIHTC and HOME Programs, and other federal and state assisted programs; Reviewing files for compliance and data entry; Interviewing and processing eligible households ensuring applicants meet regulatory requirements at initial move in; Assisting in the coordination of initial project lease-ups ensuring timely and accurate processing of applications per the regulatory agreements and Tax Credit Compliance and if applicable, Section 8 guidelines; Preparing for and participating in annual compliance audits by state and local agencies; Preparing a monthly report to the Compliance Administrator regarding all move-ins for compliance purposes. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area with one to two years relevant experience in affordable housing; or an Associate degree with business coursework and three or more years relevant experience in affordable housing; Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement (five or more years relevant experience in affordable housing), tracking and reporting experience. Administrative experience required preferably in an affordable housing environment.