Property Manager

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$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Specialist/ HR Generalist

AFFORDABLE PROPERTY MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

The Affordable Property Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of an affordable housing community, ensuring full compliance with applicable housing program requirements (LIHTC, HUD, Project Based Section 8, HOME, etc.), delivering exceptional customer service to residents, and maintaining the property’s physical and financial health. This role combines traditional property management with specialized compliance oversight.

Essential Functions Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Complies with Fair Housing regulations and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action policies, including federal, state, and local governing agency requirements.
• Conduct and review resident income certifications and recertifications.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit‑ready resident files.
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.
• Stay current with changes in affordable housing regulations.
• Administer annual recertifications and supervise all aspects of monitoring agency compliance including proper recertification, interim recertification procedures, and coordinate annual unit inspections.
• Review rent schedules, scheduled rent increases and renewals.
• Supervise implementation of waiting list procedures and assure that marketing program is sufficient to minimize vacancy loss.
• Review and oversee the generation of operating reports and subsidy vouchers.

Leasing & Occupancy

• Market and lease apartments in accordance with Fair Housing laws and program restrictions.
• Screen and approve applicants based on program eligibility criteria.
• Execute compliant lease agreements and maintain accurate occupancy records.
• Conduct move‑in, annual, and move‑out inspections.
• Collect rent and enforce payment policies, including subsidy tracking.
• Assist in developing and adhering to property budgets.
• Accurately calculate rents based on program guidelines.
• Work with accounting to reconcile subsidy payments and address discrepancies.

Property Operations

• Oversee maintenance and repair work to ensure property is safe, clean, and well‑maintained.
• Schedule and monitor regular property inspections.
• Scheduling and overseeing repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinating with vendors, contractors, service providers and supervise on‑site staff.
• Maintain curb appeal by walking/inspecting property and vacant units.

Resident Relations

• Foster positive relationships with residents while enforcing lease terms.
• Resolve resident concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Handling resident inquiries, complaints, and conflict resolution.
• Provide customer service to residents resolving any issues that may occur and ensuring maintenance completes service requests.
• Provide residents with information on community resources and supportive services.
• Maintain compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, and ensuring meets local, state, and federal other applicable regulations.
• Documenting incidents and addressing legal disputes, including attending court proceedings, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Certification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of Property Management experience preferably in affordable housing.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, HUD Project Based Section 8 compliances.
• Strong understanding of Fair Housing laws and affordable housing compliance.
• Proficiency in Property Management software (e.g., Yardi, Rentcafe, Realpage) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Conduct regular meetings with maintenance staff.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in decision making, problem solving and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to manage stress and respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals at all levels.
• Ability to manage many tasks…