Compliance Assistant - Property Management (Tax Credit & Low-Income Housing)

Lower Eastside Service Center•New York, NY

just now•$70,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: The Compliance Assistant supports the compliance function of a real estate property management firm by ensuring adherence to affordable housing program requirements, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and other low-income housing regulations. This role assists with tenant file compliance, certifications, reporting, and audits while working closely with property management and accounting teams. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of affordable housing rules and hands-on experience using AppFolio property management software.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Compliance (TaCCS) Certification & Assisted Housing Manager (AI-IM) Certification
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multitask
Ability to meet deadlines
Must be proficient in AppFolio software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, Adobe, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration of compliance programs for LIHTC and other affordable housing properties.
Conduct interviews with potential tenants to ensure eligibility for LIHTC & /or HOME progran1
Support initial and annual income certifications and recertifications.
Review tenant files for completeness and regulatory compliance.
Verify income, assets, and eligibility documentation according to program guidelines.
Track and monitor compliance deadlines for certifications and renewals.
Prepare LIHTC &/or HOME Annual Owner Certification Packages for Regulatory Agencies.
Assist clients with completing Rental Subsidy Packages for submission to Funding Agencies
Maintain organized and audit-ready tenant compliance files (electronic and physical).
Ensure required forms, verifications, and supporting documentation are properly collected and stored.
Prepare compliance checklists and file review summaries.
Follow document retention and privacy requirements.
Hands-on experience using AppFolio property management software required.
Experience handling tenant certifications and compliance files preferred.
Working knowledge of LIHTC and affordable housing compliance requirements.
Proficiency in AppFolio for tenant and compliance data management.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word.
Ability to review financial and income documentation accurately.
Experience with compliance checklists and reporting tools.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
High level of organization and file management discipline.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Good analytical and verification skills.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage deadlines and recurring certification cycles.
Collaborative and service-oriented mindset.