Community Compliance Specialist- Affordable Housing /Multifamily

Columbia Residential Properties•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Community Compliance Specialist oversees and reviews tenant initial certifications and recertifications to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The specialist is assigned properties and, under the guidance of the Director of Compliance and Vice President of Compliance, collaborates with colleagues to support regulatory adherence. The role includes reviewing and submitting responses to outside agencies and lender reviews, monitoring tenant files and compliance data, providing guidance to onsite staff and ownership entities, and developing effective systems to prevent and resolve non-compliance issues. The specialist supports affordable housing programs including LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, TCAP, NSP, 1602 Exchange, Bond, and Public Housing Authority programs. Responsibilities also include auditing files, monitoring deadlines and reports, supporting audits and reviews, maintaining compliance records in OneSite and state agency systems, and providing training and ongoing guidance to onsite teams. Monthly site visits and some overnight travel are required. The role also involves maintaining confidentiality, following company policies and applicable laws, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A college degree is preferred, along with experience in the affordable housing industry, or at least two years of work experience in the affordable housing industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced math skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to multitask.
Some overnight travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Current HCCP and another nationally recognized Tax Credit Certification or equivalent certification.
Proficiency in OneSite or Yardi.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Review and approve initial certifications and recertifications or renewals.
Conduct random and ongoing audits of resident files for accuracy, order, completeness, and compliance.
Review and approve move-ins, unit transfers, annual certifications, and interim certifications within required timelines.
Guide Community Management Staff and Community Managers on compliance-related issues, requirements, and deadlines.
Review and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports prepared by Community Management Staff.
Review and submit audit and review responses prepared by Community Management Staff.
Assist with developing and facilitating compliance forms, policies, procedures, and training.
Ensure compliance with affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, TCAP, NSP, 1602 Exchange, Bond, and Public Housing Authority programs.
Ensure timely submission of compliance documents, including 50058s, MTWs, 50059s, and TICs.
Monitor annual recertification deadlines and other compliance reporting deadlines.
Generate and review monthly EIV reports and ensure onsite staff completes required compliance monitoring.
Prepare responses and gather supporting documentation for Management and Occupancy Reviews and other audits.
Recommend corrective actions to Community Managers and the Community Leasing Specialist team for identified compliance issues.
Maintain and update compliance records in OneSite and applicable online state agency systems.
Conduct monthly site visits and sample audits of move-ins, annual certifications, and interim certifications.
Track compliance data using spreadsheets and generate and analyze reports on portfolio status and compliance trends.
Submit accurate and timely compliance reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
Adapt to regulatory, organizational, and work-priority changes while maintaining compliance.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling compliance matters.
Ensure activities comply with company policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the compliance function.