Property Manager

Elm Grove Property MGT • Rochester, NH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

As Property Manager, you will run the day-to-day operations of affordable and mixed-income communities in the Greater Rochester area, balancing resident satisfaction, financial performance, and the compliance that keeps these homes affordable. You will be the person residents, on-site staff, and agency partners rely on to keep things running fairly and well. This role is built for individuals with knowledge of LIHTC and HUD housing and a passion for solving real problems for real people. Elm Grove Companies values Respect, Synergy, Accountability, Dependability, and a Growth Mindset, expecting team members to embody these values daily. The company offers freedom to think, create, and contribute without micromanagement, holding each other to a high standard of ownership and integrity.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years in residential property management.
• Hands-on knowledge of affordable housing programs (LIHTC/Section 42, HUD Section 8, HOME) and income certification and recertification.
• Familiarity with New Hampshire Housing and HUD compliance and reporting (e.g., TRACS).
• A solid grounding in Fair Housing and landlord-tenant law.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Comfort with property management software (Yardi, RealPage/OneSite, AppFolio, or Buildium) and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• An affordable housing certification – COS, TCS, HCCP, C3P, SHCM, or BOS (or the willingness to earn one).
• A management credential such as CPM, ARM, or CAM.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Run daily operations for assigned communities, including inspections, maintenance coordination, and capital improvements.
• Own affordable housing compliance across LIHTC (Section 42), HUD project-based Section 8, and HOME programs.
• Manage applicant screening, waitlists, and eligibility, and complete accurate, on-time initial income certifications and annual recertifications.
• Keep rents, set-asides, and utility allowances within HUD and New Hampshire Housing limits.
• Prepare for and lead compliance reviews, Management & Occupancy Reviews (MOR), file audits, and investor inspections, and close out findings quickly.
• Submit required reporting on time, including tenant certifications and HUD subsidy vouchers through TRACS.
• Uphold Fair Housing, Section 504, VAWA, and reasonable-accommodation requirements.
• Build and monitor property budgets, drive rent and subsidy collections, and keep spending accountable.
• Support leasing and affirmative marketing to keep occupancy high and compliant.
• Lead and develop the on-site team, and manage vendor relationships and contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Support for professional certifications and continuing education.
• A mission-driven team focused on keeping good homes affordable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level