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

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

Location:

Baltimore, MDTime Type:
Full time

Requisition  is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

Join us at enterprisecommunity.org Working at Enterprise At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description

Summary:

The Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures from Enterprise Residential and relevant affordable housing agencies are effectively communicated to, and implemented by, site managers and senior staff at new construction lease-up properties and those undergoing resyndication with tax credits. This role also involves conducting compliance reviews, monitoring property-specific requirements across various housing programs, and providing direct support to the assigned portfolio to ensure all properties meet or exceed regulatory standards set by multiple agencies and organizations.
1. Policy Implementation & Training Ensure compliance policies from ownership, management, and regulatory agencies (e.g., HUD, LIHTC, HOME, etc.) 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.
2. Lease-Up Compliance Oversight (New Construction)
Oversee tenant file processing and approval during initial lease-up to ensure all residents meet program eligibility criteria.

Monitor leasing progress to align with regulatory deadlines and tax credit requirements.

Conduct pre-occupancy and initial compliance audits to identify and correct errors early.
3. Resyndication Compliance Management Manage the transition process when properties are re-financed or restructured under new tax credits or funding programs.

Ensure continued resident eligibility and proper recertification during resyndication.

Help coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with new agreements and program rules.
4. Reporting & Recordkeeping 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.
5. Regulatory Expertise Stay up to date on changes in affordable housing regulations at federal, state, and local levels.

Interpret and apply rules across multiple programs (e.g., LIHTC, HOME, PBV, RAD).Provide guidance on how regulations impact leasing, operations, and tenant eligibility.

Work Location and Work Time The Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist (LIHTC/HUD) will be assigned to Baltimore. Assigned days in office will be determined by the Sr. Manager Compliance New Construction & Resyndication. This is a hybrid temporary position for six (6) months.

Experience, Education, Training and 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…