Affordable Housing Compliance Manager - Washington, DC Metro

Pratum Companies • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Affordable Housing Compliance Manager ensures that affordable multifamily housing properties comply with federal, state, and local requirements, including LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and county affordable housing programs. The role monitors tenant eligibility, reviews income and household certifications, manages Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) vouchers and reconciliations, processes TRACS transmissions, and supports audits and reporting. The position works with property managers, government agencies, tenants, and site staff to interpret and follow compliance guidelines.

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 role is described as exempt, although the posting also includes a statement about overtime eligibility for a non-exempt role.

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 equivalent credential required.
• Formal training and/or certification in a related field required; COS or CPO 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership of projects; self-starter and independent worker.
• Experience working with Yardi software required.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-level compliance by reviewing new applicant certifications and completing recertification paperwork as required.
• 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 all move-in certifications and conduct quarterly reviews of annual recertifications for Project-Based Section 8 properties.
• Monitor and report past-due recertifications.
• Address compliance training and support needs for site staff.
• Help generate year-end building status reports for tax credit properties and ensure annual electronic reporting is completed.
• Help monitor the correct use of income and rent limits and utility allowances.

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation for eligible full-time positions (30 or more hours per week).
• One week of sick leave for eligible full-time positions (30 or more hours per week).
• 11 paid holidays for eligible full-time positions (30 or more hours per week).
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible full-time positions (30 or more hours per week).
• May be eligible for discretionary and/or performance-based spot or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed