Affordable Housing Leasing Agent

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Affordable Housing Leasing Agent to assist residents in securing rental housing. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of housing laws, and attention to detail to ensure compliance with affordable housing programs such as HUD, LIHTC, and other local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Tenant Screening & Qualification: Review applications, verify eligibility based on income limits, family size, and program rules (e.g., Tax Credit, HUD).
• Leasing & Marketing: Show available units, explain program restrictions, prepare leases, conduct move-ins/outs, and perform background checks.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to LIHTC, Section 8, HPD, and DHCR regulations. Manage certifications/recertifications and maintain audit-ready files for MORM (Management Occupancy Review)/REAC inspections.
• Resident Relations: Provide excellent customer service to current and prospective residents, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns promptly.

Skills & Requirements

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build rapport with diverse populations. Understanding of fair housing laws and affordable housing program requirements.
• Certificates: Strong attention to detail for paperwork and compliance reporting.
• Education: College Degree; certifications in affordable housing preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 Years Prior leasing experience or property management experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Full comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, legal, and identity theft.
• Company-paid life insurance, long term disability, and benefits from our employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.

Compensation

$26.44 - 31.25 / hour

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations

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