Section 8 Recertification Specialist

About the role

Fairstead, a real estate firm focused on affordable housing, is hiring a Recertification Specialist for its Euclid Hill Villa property. The specialist reviews resident files and applies knowledge of regulatory requirements so that compliance standards are met. The role is the main point of contact for overseeing compliance, responding to HUD concerns and reaching out to the property.

Key responsibilities

• Process initial, annual and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent in line with HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification.
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and adjust rent accordingly.
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications and schedule initial interviews.
• Prepare third-party verification forms and maintain resident files and paperwork.
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears; in New York, investigate and correct income discrepancies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required profile

• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD, and of HUD, public housing and tax credit policies and procedures.
• COS certification.
• Experience investigating and correcting income discrepancies (New York).
• Notary Public preferred.

Required skills

• Experience with EIV reports, MOR and Yardi.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, with strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• $2,000 signing bonus.
• Medical and dental coverage through United Healthcare, employer-paid vision plan, employer-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k): 100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%.
• 12+ paid holidays, 15 days PTO and 7 sick days.
• Flexible spending account, nationwide pet insurance and employee discounts.