Occupancy Compliance Specialist

Occupancy Compliance Specialist
Location: 911 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Pay Range: $36.00–$40.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Monday–Friday

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you an experienced affordable housing compliance professional with strong knowledge of tax credit and regulated housing programs? Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is seeking an Occupancy Compliance Specialist to support regulatory compliance across multiple affordable housing communities.

In this role, you will monitor compliance with applicable housing regulations and funding requirements while collaborating with the Tax Credit Supervisor, Regional Managers, and site teams.

What You’ll Do

• Tax Credit Recertifications: Monitor recertification deadlines for properties reporting to Urban Futures and other reporting agencies. Follow up with site staff on required documentation and deadlines, and communicate potential delays to the Tax Credit Supervisor.

• Regulatory Compliance & Set-Asides: Oversee monitoring of property set-asides and ensure resident allocations comply with LIHTC, BOND, CRA, HOME, Major Project, and Land Use regulatory agreements. Review move-ins to verify eligibility, set-aside requirements, and applicable rent limits.

• Regional & Site Support: Provide support and training to Regional Managers and site managers, with Tax Credit Supervisor approval, regarding applicable tax credit and affordable housing compliance requirements.

• Urban Futures Reporting: Monitor required documentation and forms uploaded by site staff for applicable funding sources. Preview, approve, and submit reports to Urban Futures, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Reporting & Tracking: Maintain internal reports tracking submission dates and reporting results. Coordinate with the Senior Compliance Specialist at Urban Futures to address additional requirements before reporting periods close.

• Income Limit & Rent Updates: Update applicable LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use income limits and rents in OneSite.

• HUD Subsidy & Rent Updates: Update HUD units that terminate subsidy assistance and ensure Tax Credit rents are accurately reflected in OneSite.

• Systems & Problem Resolution: Work with the Tax Credit Supervisor to resolve software issues related to LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use programs.

• Special Claims: Assist with the preparation and submission of special claims.

• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience with LIHTC, BOND, CRA, Major Project, HOME, and Land Use program requirements.

• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Tax Credit certifications required.

• Experience in affordable housing occupancy compliance preferred.

• Knowledge of Fair Housing requirements and applicable affordable housing regulations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet regulatory deadlines.

• Experience with RealPage OneSite preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents

• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year

• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year

• Paid sick leave

• Retirement savings plan

• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program

• Employee assistance and more

• Basic group Term Life Insurance

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Apply today and be part of a great team!