Leasing Compliance Manager
About The Position
The Leasing Compliance Manager oversees leasing operations and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of HUD Section 202, LIHTC, HOME, and rent-stabilized units. The role ensures leasing activities meet federal, state, and local housing requirements, maintains accurate waitlists, and reports occupancy data to syndicators and regulatory agencies. The manager oversees multiple waitlist systems and ensures applicants are properly tracked, screened, processed, certified, and documented. The position also supervises leasing staff, coordinates unit availability and lease-up timelines, maintains audit-ready files and system records, and prepares monthly occupancy and compliance reports for ownership, investor partners, syndicators, and regulatory bodies. The role requires strong knowledge of affordable housing compliance, leadership and reporting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple regulatory programs. Spanish bilingual ability is required.
Requirements
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, leasing, or property management.
- Strong working knowledge of HUD Section 202, LIHTC, HOME, and affordable housing compliance requirements.
- Experience managing housing lottery and waitlist systems such as NYC Housing Connect.
- Strong knowledge of affordable housing regulations and compliance monitoring.
- Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
- Experience preparing reports for investors, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.
- Strong leadership and staff management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple regulatory programs simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) certification preferred; must obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) certification preferred; must obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
- Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) certification preferred; must obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor leasing files, applicant certifications, and income eligibility determinations for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and auditors during compliance reviews and file audits.
- Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations and implement procedural updates as needed.
- Oversee internal property waitlists, HUD Section 202 waitlists, and housing lotteries administered through NYC Housing Connect.
- Ensure applicant tracking, preference management, and selection procedures comply with regulatory requirements.
- Supervise applicant screening, eligibility review, and certification.
- Prepare and submit monthly occupancy and compliance reports to property ownership, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.
- Track occupancy trends, vacancies, and unit turnover across affordable and rent-stabilized units.
- Ensure accurate reporting for investor partners and regulatory monitoring entities.
- Oversee leasing staff and ensure consistent implementation of leasing policies and procedures.
- Coordinate unit availability, lease-up timelines, and applicant processing.
- Ensure lease files, income certifications, and recertifications are properly documented.
- Maintain accurate records in property management and compliance systems.
- Keep waitlists, applicant files, and compliance documentation organized and audit-ready.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
