Compliance Specialist – Affordable Housing
Osprey Place Apartments - North Charleston, SC 29405
Salary: $25 per hour
The Compliance Specialist ensures that affordable rental apartment communities comply with all federal, state, and local housing regulations. This role is responsible for monitoring eligibility, income certifications, rent calculations, and reporting requirements to maintain program compliance and funding eligibility.
Duties
- Ensure compliance with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, and other local or state programs
- Review and approve tenant applications, income certifications, and recertifications
- Verify income, assets, household composition, and rent calculations
- Conduct internal audits of tenant files to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Prepare and submit required reports to housing authorities, investors, and regulatory agencies
- Monitor regulatory updates and communicate changes to property management staff
- Provide training and guidance to onsite staff regarding compliance requirements
- Respond to audit findings and assist with corrective actions
- Maintain accurate and organized compliance records and documentation
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, property management, or related field
- Knowledge of affordable housing regulations (LIHTC, HUD, Fair Housing)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze financial and income documentation
- Proficiency in property management software and Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
- Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM)
Work Environment & Skills
- In person office-based with occasional site visits
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute
- North Charleston, SC 29405 (Required)
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's or bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, property management, or related field
- Knowledge of affordable housing regulations (LIHTC, HUD, Fair Housing, Section 8, HOME)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze financial and income documentation
- Proficiency in property management software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
- Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM)
- Ability to commute to North Charleston, SC (onsite work with occasional site visits)
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
What We Do
Asset Management Consulting Services (AMCS) provides specialized real estate asset management services to foundations, trusts, and high net worth individuals. The company focuses on helping clients who are experiencing low yields from non-real estate assets or who own under-performing real estate properties to maximize their yields and increase overall value.
