Affordable Housing Compliance Manager - Washington, DC Metro

Pratum Companies•Gaithersburg, MD

3d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Affordable Housing Compliance Manager ensures that affordable multifamily housing properties comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The role monitors tenant eligibility and income documentation, manages Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) voucher processing and reconciliation, handles TRACS transmissions, and conducts compliance reviews and audits for LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and county affordable housing programs. The manager works with property managers, government agencies, and tenants, prepares reports, and interprets regulations. This is a full-time, in-office position based at the company’s corporate office in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in the Washington, DC metro region. The position is exempt, with an anticipated annual pay range of $70,000–$75,000 for a new employee, depending on relevant factors. It may be eligible for discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses. The posting also states that full-time positions of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and health and welfare benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in compliance for affordable Section 8 and LIHTC multifamily housing properties.
HCCP, SHCM, C3P, COS, CPO, BOS, or an equivalent credential.
Formal training and/or certification in a related field; COS or CPO is specified.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong knowledge of Section 8 regulations.
Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide and 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.
Experience using Yardi software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take ownership of projects and work independently as a self-starter.

Responsibilities

Manage site-level compliance by reviewing new applicant certifications and completing required recertification paperwork.
Review household certifications for all affordable properties to ensure compliance.
Process, reconcile, review, and submit monthly HAP vouchers accurately and on time.
Monitor HAP voucher discrepancies, subsidy reconciliations, TRACS transmissions, and transmission errors.
Ensure rejected or discrepant vouchers and certifications are corrected and resubmitted promptly.
Train personnel to prepare income certifications and recertifications for Project-Based Section 8 and federally assisted properties.
Review and approve move-in certifications and conduct quarterly reviews of annual recertifications for Project-Based Section 8 properties.
Monitor and report overdue recertifications.
Address compliance training and support needs for site staff.
Assist with year-end building status reports for tax credit properties and ensure annual electronic reporting is completed.
Assist in monitoring the correct use of income and rent limits and utility allowances.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation for eligible full-time positions of 30 or more hours per week.
One week of sick leave for eligible full-time positions of 30 or more hours per week.
11 paid holidays for eligible full-time positions of 30 or more hours per week.
Health and welfare benefits for eligible full-time positions of 30 or more hours per week.
Potential eligibility for discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses.

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