Property Manager - Low Income Housing

Hoppe Development•Fremont, NE

About The Position

PrimeSites is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee affordable and workforce multifamily housing in the Midwest. The role requires direct experience managing income-restricted or subsidized housing and a strong working knowledge of affordable housing programs and related compliance responsibilities. The Property Manager balances resident service and property operations with accountability for occupancy, retention, compliance, and financial performance. Responsibilities include overseeing daily property operations, property condition, vendors, leasing, resident relations, regulatory compliance, file administration, reporting, and team performance. The manager maintains accurate, audit-ready resident and property records; oversees eligibility determinations and certifications; monitors program requirements and deadlines; prepares for reviews and inspections; and addresses findings. The role also monitors rent calculations, subsidy payments, collections, delinquencies, and operating reports, and collaborates with maintenance teams, regional leadership, and support staff.

Requirements

At least 2 years of multifamily property management experience, including direct, hands-on experience managing affordable, subsidized, or income-restricted housing.
Direct experience managing a LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, project-based rental assistance, or another regulated low-income housing community.
Demonstrated experience with affordable housing compliance, including eligibility determinations, income and asset verifications, certifications and recertifications, and compliant resident files.
Working knowledge of at least one affordable housing program, such as LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, project-based rental assistance, or another regulated low-income housing program.
Hands-on responsibility for completing, reviewing, or overseeing tenant certifications and recertifications and verifying household income and assets.
Ability to interpret and apply program rules, income and rent limits, utility allowances, and compliance deadlines.
Experience preparing for file audits or agency reviews and resolving compliance findings or file deficiencies.
Ability to maintain organized, complete, audit-ready tenant files.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management software.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between assigned properties.

Nice To Haves

Experience with leasing, resident retention, collections, and day-to-day property operations.
Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and experience applying them in an affordable housing setting.
Experience with AppFolio or similar property management software.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of assigned affordable or income-restricted multifamily communities in accordance with program requirements, company standards, and resident needs.
Coordinate with maintenance staff and third-party vendors to maintain properties to company standards; monitor property condition, curb appeal, and work order completion.
Solicit bids, manage vendors, and oversee contracted services.
Drive occupancy and resident retention while complying with income, rent, and occupancy restrictions.
Oversee leasing and application processing, including income and asset verification, applicable student status rules, and eligibility determinations.
Monitor local market conditions and implement leasing strategies to maximize occupancy.
Build positive resident relationships and support timely renewals and recertifications while clearly communicating program requirements and documentation needs.
Resolve resident conflicts professionally and enforce community policies consistently and fairly.
Foster a positive community atmosphere for residents and staff.
Maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready resident files, eligibility documentation, verifications, certifications, recertifications, and property records.
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, project-based rental assistance, and other income-restricted housing requirements as applicable.
Oversee and track initial certifications, annual and interim recertifications, rent and income limits, utility allowances, required notices, file deadlines, inspections, and program reporting.
Review resident files before submission, identify missing or inconsistent documentation, and ensure corrections are completed by required deadlines.
Prepare for and participate in file audits, agency reviews, management and occupancy reviews, physical inspections, and other compliance monitoring; address findings and corrective actions promptly.
Stay current on applicable regulations, program guidance, rent and income limits, and property-specific requirements, and communicate changes to the onsite team.
Train and hold team members accountable for affordable housing procedures, documentation standards, resident confidentiality, and required timelines.
Monitor rent calculations, tenant portions, subsidy payments, collections, delinquencies, and operating reports; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Partner with maintenance teams, regional leadership, and support staff to achieve property goals.
Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.