Leasing Agent - Affordable Housing (Section 8)
About The Position
Leasing Agent This position is responsible for providing on-site leasing and compliance for one or more residential multifamily apartment communities. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist to join our team. It is essential in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to low-income housing Project-Based Section 8 program. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting on-site leasing and compliance reviews, providing training, and ensuring that all properties meet the necessary standards for affordable housing. This is a fast-paced environment and attention to detail is a requirement for continued employment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work Closely with tenants and applicants to lease, certify and recertify. Leasing and processing applications following on-site client policies and procedures Assist with move-ins/move-outs Complete Annual and Interim recertifications, including: Scheduling and administering resident interviews Coordinating on-site data collections and processing of resident information Scheduling resident recertification interviews Insuring proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc. Coordinating apartment inspections for recertification's Maintaining resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy Assisting office staff on other tasks, including collection of rents and social activities Rehabilitation, brand new lease-ups, and re-syndication processes Assisting management to prepare for state audits Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned as needed
Requirements
- Impeccable customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years recertification experience with a preference for professional certification(s) such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), or any of the industry HUD and LIHTC designations required- Section 8 or Public Housing is acceptable
- Have the ability to multi-task within time constraints
- Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Property Management Software and Internet literate
- Have a full understanding of the requirements for HUD and LIHTC programs
- Prior section 8 recertification experience is necessary
- Strong understanding of the HUD 4350, experience with the 236 program and their CPO Section 8 experience A MUST
- Public Housing experience A MUST
- Monday-through-Friday is the primary work schedule, but evenings and/or weekends may be required on a regular basis and may not be fully known in advance.
- High school diploma or GED. This position requires the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and the ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
- A minimum of three years of experience in residential property management and Lease Up
- No travel
- Intermediate Computer/Microsoft Suites/Internet knowledge and working knowledge of Outlook, and OneSite/Yardi
- Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
- Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.
Responsibilities
- Work Closely with tenants and applicants to lease, certify and recertify.
- Leasing and processing applications following on-site client policies and procedures
- Assist with move-ins/move-outs
- Complete Annual and Interim recertifications, including: Scheduling and administering resident interviews Coordinating on-site data collections and processing of resident information Scheduling resident recertification interviews Insuring proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc. Coordinating apartment inspections for recertification's
- Maintaining resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy
- Assisting office staff on other tasks, including collection of rents and social activities
- Rehabilitation, brand new lease-ups, and re-syndication processes
- Assisting management to prepare for state audits
- Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (self, spouse, child[rem])
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Company outings and events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
