Affordable Housing Specialist
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The Affordable Housing Specialist leases affordable housing units and supports residents through application and move-in processes. The role processes Section 8 applications and recertifications, verifies eligibility documentation, and ensures compliance with HUD, Fair Housing, and local housing authority requirements. It also coordinates move-ins and inspections, maintains property records, responds to resident needs, and supports rent collection, reporting, community engagement, and resident retention.
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Description We are seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Affordable Housing Specialist with Section 8 housing and Tax Recertification experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leasing affordable housing units, ensuring compliance with HUD and Section 8 program requirements, and supporting residents through the application and move-in process. This role plays a vital part in maintaining occupancy levels, building strong resident relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Conduct leasing activities for affordable housing units, including marketing, showing units, and assisting with applications. Process and certify Section 8 applications, annual re-certifications, and interim recertifications in compliance with HUD guidelines and local housing authorities. Verify applicant eligibility by collecting and reviewing required income documentation, third-party verifications, and other necessary forms. Ensure full compliance with Fair Housing laws, HUD regulations, and company policies. Coordinate and schedule move-ins, inspections, and lease signings. Maintain accurate records in property management software (e.g., Yardi, Entrada, RealPage, or similar). Respond to resident inquiries, complaints, and maintenance requests with professionalism and urgency. Assist in rent collection, late notices, and other administrative support duties. Work closely with housing authorities and compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Support community engagement and resident retention efforts. Requirements 2+ years of leasing or property management experience, with strong knowledge of Section 8 and HUD housing programs. Familiarity with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) is a plus. Proficiency in Yardi, OneSite and Microsoft Office Suite Strong understanding of Fair Housing laws and affordable housing compliance. Experience with property management software (e.g., Yardi, RentCafe, or similar). Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and accuracy. TalentMatch®
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,115 open Property Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$90–130K/yr343 salary ranges
- US median$22–24/hr390 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Property Management jobs in Maryland and 1,115 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Property Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (667 postings).
- Education
- 104 of the 1,115 open Property Management jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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