Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist (LIHTC/HUD) Baltimore, MD.

Purpose

The Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with policies and procedures from Enterprise Residential and relevant affordable housing agencies at new construction lease-up properties and during resyndication with tax credits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance policies from ownership, management, and regulatory agencies are implemented at the site level.
• Train property managers and leasing staff on eligibility requirements, income verification, and documentation standards.
• Serve as the compliance liaison between corporate leadership and on-site teams.
• Oversee tenant file processing and approval during initial lease-up to ensure all residents meet program eligibility criteria.
• Maintain accurate records for tenant eligibility, income certifications, and lease agreements.
• Submit required compliance reports to various agencies on time.
• Track critical deadlines such as recertifications, reporting dates, and compliance periods.
• Interpret and apply rules across multiple programs (e.g., LIHTC, HOME, PBV, RAD).
• Manage the transition process when properties are re-financed or restructured under new tax credits or funding programs.
• Help coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with new agreements and program rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in reviewing files presented by property management for lease up and resyndication, including certification of existing residents and new move ins.
• Affordable housing compliance experience or knowledge of regulatory requirements related to affordable housing.
• Knowledge of HUD, Tax Credit and State/Local programs is a must.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or relative employment experience.
• Ability to set priorities and maintain annual work plan progress.
• Experience with technology solutions for compliance management and an understanding of how these work with the various funding layers.
• Experience with Yardi preferred.
• Knowledge of affordable housing is required.
• Advanced industry training credentials which authenticate understanding of rental housing programs.
• Strong financial acumen; Demonstrated ability to understand basic financial calculations.
• Demonstrated experience in project management from inception to completion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrating strong organizational and follow-up skills along with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact, in English, with a diverse group of associates, residents and external agencies.
• Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues.
• Ability to read, in English, at a level sufficient to understand policies and procedures, safety notices, general business correspondence and/or documentation.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Yardi or equivalent, and the ability to quickly master new applications.
• Possess and maintain timely and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to any community in the Enterprise Residential Properties portfolio, if needed.
• Travel, including some out of state, overnight, and extended stay, may be required.

Requirements

• Salary range: $35.00/hour to $38.00/hour.