Regional Leasing Manager- Affordable Housing

The role

The Regional Leasing Manager oversees leasing operations with a focus on HUD, Section 8, LIHTC, and other affordable housing regulatory requirements. This role ensures tenant file accuracy, applicant eligibility, and compliance readiness while supporting leasing goals and marketing initiatives.

What you will do

• Generate leads, conduct property tours, and follow up with prospects to secure leases.
• Build community connections through local meetings, networking, and outreach.
• Drive leasing performance and occupancy strategies.
• Establish and maintain best practices for lease forms and documentation.
• Develop audit sheet templates for lease terms and provisions.
• Maintain and review lease forms including Blue Moon and non-Blue Moon leases.
• Standardize lease-related materials like move-in packets and renewal letters.
• Partner with Legal to ensure lease forms and notices meet regulatory standards.
• Oversee compliance of site-specific lease exceptions.
• Review marketing and leasing documents for Fair Housing compliance.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance and leasing (HUD/Tax Credit).
• Deep knowledge of HUD, Section 8, LIHTC, and other affordable housing regulatory programs.
• Proven experience reviewing eligibility, income certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Prior experience supporting or leading compliance audits.
• Proficient in Yardi and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and regulatory interpretation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor site staff on compliance procedures.
• Must be willing to travel 35%-50%

Nice to have

• COS certification strongly preferred

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health
• Employer Paid Vision Plans
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%
• 12+ paid Holidays
• 15 days of PTO
• 7 Sick days
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Laser Correction Discount
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more

About the company

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities. It owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states.