Compliance Specialist - Remote in Texas
About The Position
Rainey Property Management is seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist to support affordable housing communities across Texas and Florida. The role focuses on compliance with HUD Section 8, Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA/PBV), and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) requirements. Applicants must currently reside in Texas. The position is remote and requires occasional travel to supported communities in Texas and Florida. The specialist reviews and approves certifications, verifications, and rent calculations; monitors federal and state program requirements; supports audits and reviews; conducts internal file audits; tracks compliance deadlines and limits; and develops corrective action plans. The role also provides guidance and training to onsite teams, maintains audit-ready documentation, and stays current on regulatory changes. Direct, hands-on experience administering HUD and/or LIHTC affordable housing programs is required; experience in non-housing compliance fields does not satisfy this requirement.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of affordable housing compliance experience.
- Direct, hands-on experience administering HUD and/or LIHTC affordable housing programs.
- Demonstrated experience with HUD Section 8, Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA and/or PBV), and LIHTC compliance.
- Working knowledge of HUD Handbook 4350.3, IRS Section 42 regulations, and TDHCA and FHFC compliance monitoring requirements.
- Experience supporting MORs and state agency audits.
- Ability to independently review tenant files and income calculations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Must currently reside in Texas.
Nice To Haves
- BOS, TCS, COS, or similar affordable housing certifications.
- Experience with mixed-finance properties involving LIHTC and HUD layered financing.
- Familiarity with compliance and property management software such as ResMan, Yardi, or OneSite.
- Experience working with multi-state portfolios.
- Ability to travel periodically within Texas and Florida, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with HUD Section 8, Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA/PBV), and LIHTC programs.
- Review and approve initial, annual, and interim income certifications; income and asset verifications; rent calculations; HAP rents; and utility allowances.
- Monitor adherence to HUD Handbook 4350.3, IRS Section 42 requirements, and TDHCA and FHFC compliance requirements.
- Support and coordinate HUD MORs and follow-up responses, state agency compliance reviews and file audits, and investor, syndicator, and lender audits.
- Conduct internal file audits and identify compliance risks.
- Track recertification deadlines, unit set-asides, income targeting, and rent limits.
- Prepare corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of findings.
- Provide compliance guidance and training to site-level staff.
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation in property management and compliance systems.
- Stay current on regulatory changes affecting HUD and LIHTC programs in Texas and Florida.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and certification.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Supportive, compliance-focused culture.
- Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining regulatory excellence across multiple states.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
