HOUSING SPECIALIST III

Job Title: Housing Specialist III (PH, HCV, PBV, LIHTC, and HOME Programs) Position Summary The Housing Specialist is responsible for administering eligibility, occupancy, compliance, leasing, recertification, and case management functions across Public Housing (PH), Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and HOME-assisted housing programs.

This position performs complex income certifications, rent calculations, eligibility determinations, compliance reviews, and resident relations activities while ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, IRS Section 42 requirements, HOME regulations, Fair Housing laws, and LMHA policies and procedures.

The Housing Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in affordable housing compliance and is expected to independently manage a caseload while maintaining audit-ready files and supporting occupancy and program performance goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Eligibility, Admissions & Occupancy Conduct eligibility interviews and determine applicant eligibility for PH, HCV, PBV, LIHTC, and HOME-assisted housing programs.Verify income, assets, deductions, family composition, student status, and other eligibility criteria.Process admissions, transfers, portability actions, and lease-up activities.Maintain accurate waitlist records and applicant files.Prepare and issue eligibility determinations, denials, and required notices.

Annual Recertifications & Rent Calculations Complete annual and interim recertifications in accordance with HUD, LIHTC, and HOME requirements.Calculate tenant rent, Total Tenant Payment (TTP), Housing Assistance Payments (HAP), utility allowances, and applicable rent restrictions.Conduct household interviews and review changes affecting eligibility and rent.Prepare and issue rent adjustment notices and regulatory correspondence.

LIHTC & HOME Compliance Complete Tenant Income Certifications (TICs) and HOME eligibility certifications.Ensure compliance with IRS Section 42 regulations, HOME requirements, and state housing agency guidelines.Review and verify income and asset documentation for compliance purposes.Monitor household compliance with student eligibility requirements and other LIHTC regulations.Maintain complete and accurate compliance files.Assist with state agency, investor, syndicator, and internal compliance audits.Identify and resolve potential compliance deficiencies.

Leasing & Resident Relations Prepare leases, lease renewals, addendums, and occupancy agreements.Process move-ins, move-outs, transfers, and terminations.Provide residents and participants with program information and guidance regarding their rights and responsibilities.Respond to residents' concerns, complaints, and requests in a professional and timely manner.Coordinate with Property Management, Resident Services, and community partners to support resident stability.

Compliance & Program Administration Ensure compliance with: HUD regulationsCFR ...