Traveling Compliance Specialist- LIHTC

The role

The Compliance Lease-Up Specialist leads compliance efforts during the lease-up phase to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local housing regulations. This role works with leasing, operations, and social services teams to manage LIHTC and HUD Project-Based Section 8 compliance.

What you will do

• Oversee compliance during initial lease-up and/or takeover phases.
• Ensure documentation and reporting are completed on time for management and external agencies.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of tenant and resident third party verifications and compliance paperwork.
• Conduct detailed initial reviews of lease-up files for accuracy, completeness, and program eligibility.
• Establish a standardized review process and Quality Assurance check.
• Ensure final approved lease-up resident files are uploaded into SharePoint, OneSite/Yardi, and investor platforms.
• Ensure timely responses to audit findings and implement corrective action plans.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required qualifications

• 90-100% Travel Required
• Three years of affordable housing compliance experience with strong knowledge of affordable housing multifamily leasing and compliance for both LIHTC and PBRA Section 8 programs.
• Recent experience with LIHTC Initial Lease-Ups or LIHTC Acquisition/Rehab Lease Ups.
• COS Certification through NCHM required or must be able to obtain within first 60 days of employment.
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience managing people.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions.

Nice to have

• HCCP, BOS, AHM, or other widely known affordable housing compliance certifications
• Experience managing people in multiple locations
• Yardi and/or RealPage/OneSite experience

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental.
• 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 across the country. The firm owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states.