Bilingual Assistant Property Manager – Affordable Housing​/Tax Credit

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Bilingual Assistant Property Manager – Affordable Housing / Tax Credit

Bilingual Assistant Property Manager – Affordable Housing / Tax Credit
East Valley

Description

Position Overview

Celtic Property Management is seeking an experienced, bilingual (English/Spanish) Assistant Property Manager for an affordable housing community located in the East Valley of Arizona.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC/Section 42) compliance, leasing, resident relations, and daily property operations.

Prior tax credit experience and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish are required. This is not an entry-level position.

• Assist the Community Manager with daily property operations, leasing, occupancy, collections, and resident relations.
• Process affordable housing applications, including income verification, eligibility determinations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain compliance with LIHTC/Section 42, Fair Housing requirements, and other applicable affordable housing regulations.
• Prepare and process initial certifications, annual recertifications, interim certifications when applicable, and resident files.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready compliance documentation.
• Assist with rent collections, delinquency follow-up, resident notices, and lease renewals.
• Respond professionally to resident inquiries, complaints, and maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure timely resolution of work orders.
• Assist with occupancy, leasing, financial, and compliance reporting.
• Support property inspections, file audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Assume responsibility for community operations in the Community Manager's absence.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous hands-on LIHTC/Section 42 tax credit experience is mandatory.
• Prior experience in affordable housing leasing, property administration, or assistant property management.
• Working knowledge of income qualifications, household eligibility, certifications, recertifications, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing laws and affordable housing regulations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet compliance deadlines.
• Proficiency with property management software;
  Yardi experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and support the Community Manager in daily operations.

• Previous experience as an Assistant Property Manager in an affordable housing community.
• Knowledge of HUD, Project-Based Section 8, or layered affordable housing programs.
• Tax credit or affordable housing certifications such as TCS, HCCP, or COS.

We offer an opportunity to grow professionally within the affordable housing industry while contributing to a community-focused organization that values accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Applicants without previous LIHTC/Section 42 experience will not be considered.

Salary Description

$25 to $26 per hour plus quarterly bonus