Bilingual Assistant Property Manager - Affordable Housing / Tax Credit

All Jobs > Bilingual Assistant Property Manager – Affordable Housing / Tax Credit Bilingual Assistant Property Manager – Affordable Housing / Tax Credit East Valley Description Position Overview Celtic Property Management is seeking an experienced, bilingual (English/Spanish) Assistant Property Manager for an affordable housing community located in the East Valley of Arizona. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC/Section 42) compliance, leasing, resident relations, and daily property operations. Prior tax credit experience and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish are required. This is not an entry-level position. Key Responsibilities Assist the Community Manager with daily property operations, leasing, occupancy, collections, and resident relations. Process affordable housing applications, including income verification, eligibility determinations, and supporting documentation. Maintain compliance with LIHTC/Section 42, Fair Housing requirements, and other applicable affordable housing regulations. Prepare and process initial certifications, annual recertifications, interim certifications when applicable, and resident files. Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready compliance documentation. Assist with rent collections, delinquency follow-up, resident notices, and lease renewals. Respond professionally to resident inquiries, complaints, and maintenance concerns. Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure timely resolution of work orders. Assist with occupancy, leasing, financial, and compliance reporting. Support property inspections, file audits, and regulatory reviews. Assume responsibility for community operations in the Community Manager's absence. Requirements Required Qualifications Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Previous hands-on LIHTC/Section 42 tax credit experience is mandatory. Prior experience in affordable housing leasing, property administration, or assistant property management. Working knowledge of income qualifications, household eligibility, certifications, recertifications, and compliance documentation. Familiarity with Fair Housing laws and affordable housing regulations. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet compliance deadlines. Proficiency with property management software; Yardi experience preferred. Strong customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and support the Community Manager in daily operations. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience as an Assistant Property Manager in an affordable housing community. Knowledge of HUD, Project-Based Section 8, or layered affordable housing programs. Tax credit or affordable housing certifications such as TCS, HCCP, or COS. Why Join Our Team? We offer an opportunity to grow professionally within the affordable housing industry while contributing to a community-focused organization that values accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. Applicants without previous LIHTC/Section 42 experience will not be considered. Salary Description $25 to $26 per hour plus quarterly bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Celtic Property Management, LLC