Recertification Specialist - Euclid

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.

At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long‑term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders. Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency.

We embrace digital transformation, data‑driven decision‑making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification.
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments.
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications.
• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications.
• Prepare third‑party verification forms.
• Maintain residents’ files and paperwork.
• For NY:
  Investigate and correct income discrepancies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare.
• Employer‑Paid Vision Plans.
• Company‑Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
• 12+ paid Holidays.
• 15 days of PTO.
• 7 Sick days.
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Laser Correction Discount.
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD.
• Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
• Experience with EIV reports.
• Detail‑oriented and ability to operate on a deadline‑driven schedule.
• Experience with MOR.
• Experience with Yardi.
• People skills and superior communication skills.
• For NY:
  Experience investigating and correcting income discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Notary Public is preferred.

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Fairstead is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.