Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist - Remote in Texas
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78701, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst -
Government
Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist
Location:
Texas and Florida (Remote with Travel as Needed)
Although this position is fully remote within Texas, the ideal candidate will be based in Austin, TX or Dallas, TX to best support the assigned portfolio and travel requirements.
Company:
Rainey Property Management
Employment Type:
Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist with hands-on expertise in HUD Section 8, Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA and/or PBV), and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs to support a portfolio located in Texas and Florida. This role is responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with HUD, IRS, and state housing agency requirements, supporting audits and monitoring reviews, and providing technical guidance to property management teams.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating multi-state compliance requirements, MORs, and investor reviews.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure compliance with:
- HUD Section 8
- Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA/PBV)
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
- Review and approve:
- Initial, annual, and interim income certifications
- Verifications of income and assets
- Rent calculations, HAP rents, and utility allowances
- Monitor adherence to:
- HUD Handbook 4350.3 and related guidance
- IRS Section 42 requirements
- State agency compliance requirements for:
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC)
- Support and coordinate:
- HUD MORs and follow-up responses
- State agency compliance reviews and file audits
- Investor, syndicator, and lender audits
- Conduct internal file audits and identify compliance risks
- Track recertification deadlines, unit set-asides, income targeting, and rent limits
- Prepare corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of findings
- Provide compliance guidance and training to site-level staff
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation in property management and compliance systems
- Stay current on regulatory changes impacting HUD and LIHTC programs in Texas and Florida
- Minimum 3–5 years of affordable housing compliance experience
- Demonstrated experience with:
- HUD Section 8
- Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA and/or PBV)
- LIHTC compliance
- Working knowledge of:
- HUD Handbook 4350.3
- IRS Section 42 regulations
- TDHCA and FHFC compliance monitoring requirements
- Experience supporting MORs and state agency audits
- Ability to independently review tenant files and income calculations
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- BOS, TCS, COS, or similar affordable housing certifications
- Experience with mixed-finance properties (LIHTC + HUD layered financing)
- Familiarity with compliance and property management software (Res Man, Yardi, One Site, etc.)
- Experience working with multi-state portfolios
- Ability to travel periodically within Texas and Florida, as needed
- Competitive salary based on experience and certification
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Supportive, compliance-focused culture
- Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining regulatory excellence across multiple states
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