Affordable Housing Specialist

Job Title: Affordable Housing Specialist (90% Travel/Onsite)

Reports To: Regional Manager / VP of Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Affordable Housing Specialist is responsible for supporting property management teams in maintaining full regulatory compliance across a portfolio of affordable housing communities. This includes monitoring resident certification processes, preparing for inspections, and managing complex compliance events. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable in HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing programs.

• Application & Recertification Processing
  • Provide on‑site support to property management teams in processing initial move‑ins, annual recertifications (AR), interim recertifications (IR), initial certifications (IC), and move‑ins (MI).
  • Ensure compliance with program‑specific requirements including LIHTC, HUD, HOME, and other affordable housing programs.
• File Review & Documentation Accuracy
  • Review all certification files for completeness and accuracy using FG standards and program‑specific checklists.
  • Confirm all required documents are current and correctly completed prior to submission.
• Resident Notification & Document Collection
  • Manage 120, 90, 60, and 30‑day recertification timelines, ensuring timely resident communication and document collection.
  • Proactively follow up with residents to avoid non‑compliance due to missed deadlines or incomplete paperwork.
• Inspection Preparation & Support
  • Assist in preparing for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), NSPIRE inspections, and annual audits conducted by HUD, state agencies, or investors.
  • Work with site teams to ensure files and physical units meet inspection readiness standards.
• Compliance Event Management
  • Lead the coordination and documentation for major compliance events including resyndication processes, second allocations of tax credits, and post‑acquisition rehab compliance transitions.
  • Ensure all stages of compliance are met, tracked, and documented throughout each event.
• Resident Education & Communication
  • Clearly communicate program requirements to residents to ensure they understand expectations.
  • Provide guidance and support in gathering documents and preparing for certifications or inspections.

• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing compliance, LIHTC, or HUD program management.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations.
• Familiarity with compliance management systems (e.g., Yardi, Real Page, or other industry software).
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple properties for on‑site support.

• This role may require travel to properties throughout the assigned region.
• Must be comfortable working in both office and field environments.
• May involve occasional evening or weekend work during inspections or compliance events.

Franklin Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.