Compliance Specialist – Affordable Housing (LIHTC)

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About the Role

Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Review LIHTC tenant files and applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program guidelines.
• Verify income, assets, household composition, and eligibility documentation.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information before forwarding files for third-party review and approval.
• Communicate with leasing and property management teams to ensure compliance with California-specific regulations.
• Maintain organized digital records and compliance checklists for each project.
• Support internal audits and assist in responding to compliance-related inquiries.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes related to LIHTC and affordable housing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum

  5

  years of experience

  in affordable housing compliance, preferably with LIHTC programs.
• Strong understanding of income verification, tenant eligibility, and compliance review processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and affordable housing/property management software (e.g., Yardi, Boston Post, or similar).
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate effectively with U.S.-based teams.
• Comfortable working during

  PST overlap hours

  .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with

  California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC)

  compliance standards.
• Knowledge of HUD, Section 8, or other affordable housing programs.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to work with U.S.-based affordable housing teams
• Ongoing training and career development

If you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in ensuring compliance accuracy, we’d love to have you on our team.