Compliance Specialist, Affordable Housing - Preston North

Overview

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus is on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution to drive growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Compliance Specialist: ensure affordable housing compliance for the property by maintaining regulatory accuracy, supporting audits, and serving as a subject matter expert across applicable housing programs.

• Oversee and maintain affordable housing compliance for assigned property.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on affordable housing regulations, including LIHTC, Project-Based Section 8, Tax-Exempt Bonds, and HOME.
• Monitor regulatory and policy changes and ensure timely implementation of compliance requirements.
• Guide potential residents through the additional qualifications and verification necessary for the affordable housing leasing process with confidence and care.
• Stay organized and disciplined to ensure timely follow-up and consistent engagement.
• Establish and maintain compliant rents, income limits, and utility allowances.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely compliance reporting by maintaining reliable tenant, rent, and eligibility data used for internal tracking, agency submissions, and stakeholder reporting.
• Conduct file reviews to confirm eligibility, documentation accuracy, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Prepare for and respond to agency file and physical audits, including follow-up documentation and corrective actions.
• Partner with property management teams to identify compliance risks and implement adjustments.
• Maintain effective working relationships with housing agencies, contract administrators, investors, and syndicators.
• Provide guidance and training to onsite associates on affordable housing compliance requirements as needed.
• Maintain integrity, accountability, and reliability in all aspects of performance.
• Maintain a polished, approachable presence that reflects our premium brand standards in every interaction.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with LIHTC compliance; experience with Project-Based Section 8, Tax-Exempt Bonds, and HOME preferred.
• Experience responding to agency file and/or physical audits.
• Experience completing required affordable housing agency reporting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate compliance data and documentation across systems and reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.

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