District Manager – Affordable Housing (Milwaukee, WI)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for two affordable housing communities and their on-site teams
• Supervise, mentor, and support Property Managers, Assistant Property Managers, Leasing Staff, and Maintenance teams
• Ensure full compliance with HUD, LIHTC (Section 42), Project-Based Section 8, Fair Housing, and all applicable federal, state, and local housing regulations
• Oversee resident certifications, annual and interim recertifications, income calculations, and eligibility determinations
• Manage and monitor HAP contracts, subsidy payments, EIV reporting, and compliance documentation
• Review tenant files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness
• Prepare properties for REAC inspections, MOR reviews, LIHTC audits, management reviews, and agency inspections
• Monitor occupancy levels, leasing performance, delinquency reports, and rent collections
• Partner with site teams to resolve resident concerns, compliance issues, and operational challenges
• Analyze property financials, budgets, variances, and operating expenses
• Develop and implement action plans to improve property performance and resident retention
• Coordinate with ownership, asset management, compliance teams, contractors, and vendors
• Conduct regular site visits, property inspections, and staff meetings
• Respond to escalated resident, operational, and emergency situations as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of affordable housing property management experience
• Previous experience managing multiple properties, districts, or large affordable housing communities
• Strong working knowledge of: HUD Programs, Project-Based Section 8, LIHTC (Section 42), HAP Contract Administration, EIV System, Annual and Interim Recertifications, Income and Asset Verification, Fair Housing Compliance
• Demonstrated experience preparing for and successfully managing REAC, MOR, HUD, and LIHTC audits
• Prominent ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable
• Strong understanding of affordable housing compliance requirements and regulatory reporting
• Experience with property management software (RealPage preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist)
• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)
• HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional)
• CPO, CAM, or other affordable housing certifications
• Multi-site or district management experience