Affordable Housing Specialist
RMS Companies, Stamford, CT, United States
The Affordable Leasing Specialist owns compliance and leasing operations across RMS Companies' portfolio of income-restricted apartments, which includes LIHTC, Project-Based Section 8, HOME, Build for CT, workforce housing, and locally regulated BMR units. As RMS continues to grow its affordable housing footprint, this role will expand accordingly. The Affordable Leasing Specialist reports to the Regional Manager.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all initial certifications and annual recertifications across the affordable portfolio, including collecting and verifying income documentation and completing all required program forms
Maintain accurate records and track upcoming compliance deadlines in Yardi Affordable
Manage annual and periodic compliance audits
Fill affordable vacancies by managing waitlists and qualifying applicants against program requirements
Guide prospects through the affordable application process and communicate waitlist status
Manage all resident communication through the CRM
Support the leasing team with move-in coordination, CRM maintenance, and renewal tracking as workload allows
Handle ad-hoc tasks as needed
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with affordable housing compliance strongly preferred (LIHTC, HUD, HOME, or local BMR programs)
Familiarity with Yardi, particularly the Affordable module, is a plus
Professional certifications such as HCCP or COS are a plus but not required
Highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to own a process end-to-end
This is a full-time, in-office position based at our headquarters in Stamford, CT
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all initial certifications and annual recertifications across the affordable portfolio, including collecting and verifying income documentation and completing all required program forms
Maintain accurate records and track upcoming compliance deadlines in Yardi Affordable
Manage annual and periodic compliance audits
Fill affordable vacancies by managing waitlists and qualifying applicants against program requirements
Guide prospects through the affordable application process and communicate waitlist status
Manage all resident communication through the CRM
Support the leasing team with move-in coordination, CRM maintenance, and renewal tracking as workload allows
Handle ad-hoc tasks as needed
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with affordable housing compliance strongly preferred (LIHTC, HUD, HOME, or local BMR programs)
Familiarity with Yardi, particularly the Affordable module, is a plus
Professional certifications such as HCCP or COS are a plus but not required
Highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to own a process end-to-end
This is a full-time, in-office position based at our headquarters in Stamford, CT
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