Compliance Specialist-Rentals

Duties And Responsibilities

• Process applicant files in accordance with LIHTC and HUD regulations, including initiating applicant outreach and reviewing third-party verifications, requesting required documentation, and accurately calculating household income to determine eligibility.
• Ensure full compliance with affordable housing program requirements by maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready applicant files.
• Prepare and generate lease agreements using RealPage (On-Site), and coordinate lease execution, including collection of first month’s rent and security deposits.
• Create and manage guest cards and process move-ins using Yardi, ensuring accurate data entry and timely onboarding.
• Cope with property managers to schedule key pick-ups and facilitate smooth resident move-ins.
• Prepare, review, and finalize subsidy packages in compliance with applicable program guidelines.
• Maintain and manage multiple waiting lists using Excel, ensuring proper tracking, updates, and adherence to fair housing regulations.
• Assist VP of Rentals and Assistant Director of Rentals with any necessary work within the Rentals department.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s or associate Degree preferred.
• Three to five years prior experience in LIHTC and HUD Compliance.
• Prior experience working with affordable housing.
• Strong math skills and efficiency in calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Tax Credit specialist certificate preferred.
• Proficiency in Yardi property management software.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.