Occupancy Compliance Specialist
About The Position
Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is seeking an Occupancy Compliance Specialist to support regulatory compliance across multiple affordable housing communities. The specialist monitors compliance with applicable housing regulations and funding requirements and collaborates with the Tax Credit Supervisor, Regional Managers, and site teams. The role covers tax credit recertifications, property set-asides, resident eligibility and rent limits, regulatory reporting, income limit and rent updates in OneSite, HUD subsidy and rent updates, software problem resolution, and assistance with special claims. The specialist also supports and trains Regional Managers and site managers on relevant compliance requirements, with Tax Credit Supervisor approval.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience with LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use program requirements.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Tax Credit certifications required.
- Knowledge of Fair Housing requirements and applicable affordable housing regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet regulatory deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in affordable housing occupancy compliance.
- Experience with RealPage OneSite.
Responsibilities
- Monitor tax credit recertification deadlines for properties reporting to Urban Futures and other reporting agencies; follow up with site staff on required documentation and deadlines, and communicate potential delays to the Tax Credit Supervisor.
- Oversee monitoring of property set-asides and ensure resident allocations comply with LIHTC, BOND, CRA, HOME, Major Project, and Land Use regulatory agreements.
- Review move-ins to verify eligibility, set-aside requirements, and applicable rent limits.
- Provide support and training to Regional Managers and site managers on applicable tax credit and affordable housing compliance requirements, with Tax Credit Supervisor approval.
- Monitor required documentation and forms uploaded by site staff for applicable funding sources; preview, approve, and submit reports to Urban Futures accurately and on time.
- Maintain internal reports tracking submission dates and reporting results.
- Coordinate with the Senior Compliance Specialist at Urban Futures to address additional requirements before reporting periods close.
- Update applicable LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use income limits and rents in OneSite.
- Update HUD units that terminate subsidy assistance and ensure Tax Credit rents are accurately reflected in OneSite.
- Work with the Tax Credit Supervisor to resolve software issues related to LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use programs.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of special claims.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision per plan documents.
- Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year.
- New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year.
- Paid sick leave.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- Participation in the incentive compensation program.
- Employee assistance.
- Basic group Term Life Insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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