Affordable Housing Compliance Manager - Washington, DC Metro

Pratum Companies•Gaithersburg, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A multifamily housing compliance manager ensures that affordable housing properties adhere to federal, state and local regulations. This includes monitoring tenant eligibility, verifying income documentation, managing HAP vouchering and reconciliation, processing TRACS transmissions, and conducting audits to maintain compliance with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and County Affordable Housing Programs. They work with property managers, government agencies, and tenants to ensure adherence to guidelines, prepare reports, and interpret regulations. NOTE: This is not a remote position; this is an in-office role based full-time from our corporate office in Gaithersburg, MD (Washington, DC metro region).

Requirements

Minimum 3 years-experience in compliance of affordable Section 8 and LIHTC multifamily housing properties
HCCP, SHCM, C3P, COS, CPO, BOS or equivalent required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong knowledge of Section 8 regulations
Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide as well as the HUD Manual 4350.3
Strong knowledge of HAP voucher processing, reconciliations, TRACS transmissions, and subsidy administration
Experience reviewing and correcting voucher discrepancies and transmission errors
Formal training and/or certification in related field required (COS or CPO)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take charge and ownership of projects; self-starter and independent worker
Experience working in Yardi software program required

Responsibilities

Manage site-level compliance by reviewing new applicant certifications and completing re-certification paperwork as required
Review household certifications for all Affordable properties to ensure they're compliant
Process, reconcile, review and submit monthly HAP vouchers timely and accurately
Monitor HAP voucher discrepancies, subsidy reconciliations, TRACS transmissions, and transmission errors
Ensure timely correction and resubmission of rejected or discrepant vouchers and certifications
Training personnel on preparing income certifications and re-certifications for both Project Base Section 8 and Federally Assisted properties
Review and approval of all move-in certifications, as well as quarterly review of annual re-certifications for project base Section 8 properties
Monitor and report past due recertifications
Address compliance training and support needs for site staff
Assist in generating all year-end building status reports for tax credit properties and ensure all electronic reporting is completed each year
Assist in monitoring correct usage of income and rent limits as well as utility allowances