Recertification Specialist
Phipps Houses, Bronx, NY, United States
A HUD Recertification Specialist manages the annual and interim re-examination process for residents in HUD-assisted housing, verifying income, assets, and household composition to ensure continued eligibility and compliance with federal regulations. They handle documentation, calculate tenant rent, and maintain accurate records for programs like
Section 8
and
LIHTC
.
Salary range is $62,000 to $67,000 depending on experience and training - position is eligible for year-end discretionary bonus Eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 after a successful 3-month and 6-month performance evaluation.
Key Responsibilities Compliance & Documentation:
Review tenant files for accuracy, ensuring compliance with HUD, LIHTC, or local housing regulations. Income/Asset Verification:
Calculate household income, assets, and expenses to determine rent, processing annual and interim recertifications. Resident Interaction:
Notify residents of upcoming recertifications, collect necessary documentation, and answer questions regarding the process. Reporting & Systems:
Maintain updated records, often using software like Yardi or Voyager, and generate compliance reports for management. Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED equivalency. Knowledge of Yardi/Voyager software is helpful. Experience: Three+ years of low-income, senior, or housing-related programs Certification: COS for HUD programs. Ability to accurately and consistently maintain logs and write reports. Bilingual helpful — Spanish Property Manager Software, especially Yardi is a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
JOB SUMMARY:
Process all required annual income certifications as per HUD and LIHTC regulations at multiple properties
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Section 8
and
LIHTC
.
Salary range is $62,000 to $67,000 depending on experience and training - position is eligible for year-end discretionary bonus Eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 after a successful 3-month and 6-month performance evaluation.
Key Responsibilities Compliance & Documentation:
Review tenant files for accuracy, ensuring compliance with HUD, LIHTC, or local housing regulations. Income/Asset Verification:
Calculate household income, assets, and expenses to determine rent, processing annual and interim recertifications. Resident Interaction:
Notify residents of upcoming recertifications, collect necessary documentation, and answer questions regarding the process. Reporting & Systems:
Maintain updated records, often using software like Yardi or Voyager, and generate compliance reports for management. Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED equivalency. Knowledge of Yardi/Voyager software is helpful. Experience: Three+ years of low-income, senior, or housing-related programs Certification: COS for HUD programs. Ability to accurately and consistently maintain logs and write reports. Bilingual helpful — Spanish Property Manager Software, especially Yardi is a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
JOB SUMMARY:
Process all required annual income certifications as per HUD and LIHTC regulations at multiple properties
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.