Location: Philippines (Remote)
Hours: Full-time, aligned with U.S. business hours
Compensation: Competitive based on experience
Arboreal Management is one of the fastest-growing affordable housing operators in the Pacific Northwest. Over the past four years, we have approximately doubled in size each year and now manage thousands of apartment homes across Washington and Oregon.
Our mission is simple:
Provide below-market rents for residents while delivering above-market returns for investors.
We combine innovative operations, technology, and exceptional people to preserve and expand affordable housing opportunities. Our team includes on-site property staff, U.S.-based leadership, and a growing international support organization through Tagumpay, our Philippines-based operations team.
We are seeking a detail-oriented LIHTC Compliance Associate to support affordable housing compliance activities across our portfolio.
About the RoleThe LIHTC Compliance Associate will support affordable housing programs including:
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
HUD programs
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs
State and local affordable housing requirements
Income-restricted housing programs
This role works closely with property managers, leasing teams, compliance specialists, and asset managers to ensure residents are certified correctly and properties remain in compliance.
The ideal candidate has previous experience reviewing income certifications, calculating household eligibility, auditing files, and interpreting affordable housing regulations.
Key ResponsibilitiesResident File ReviewReview initial certifications and annual recertifications
Verify income calculations and household eligibility
Audit resident files for completeness and accuracy
Review supporting documentation including paystubs, benefit statements, tax returns, and third-party verifications
Track upcoming recertifications and compliance deadlines
Monitor compliance reports and resolve deficiencies
Assist with state agency and investor audits
Support responses to compliance findings
Maintain accurate digital compliance records
Prepare compliance tracking reports
Ensure required documentation is complete and properly retained
Assist with reporting requirements for investors and housing agencies
Provide guidance to leasing and property management teams
Answer questions regarding income calculations and eligibility requirements
Assist with policy and procedure documentation
Participate in compliance training initiatives
2+ years supporting affordable housing compliance for U.S. properties
Experience with LIHTC certifications and recertifications
Strong understanding of household income calculations
Experience reviewing resident documentation
Excellent written and spoken English
Advanced attention to detail
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
3+ years of LIHTC compliance experience
HCCP, COS, TCS, or equivalent affordable housing certification
Experience with HUD, PBV, HOME, or Section 8 programs
Experience supporting U.S.-based property management companies
Experience working night shift or U.S. business hours
Within your first year you will:
Become a trusted compliance resource for property teams
Review hundreds of affordable housing certifications accurately
Help maintain excellent audit results across the portfolio
Contribute to scalable compliance processes as the company grows
Support the expansion of Arboreal's affordable housing platform
Fast-growing organization with significant career growth opportunities
Meaningful mission focused on affordable housing
Work directly with experienced U.S. affordable housing professionals
Opportunity to help build a growing compliance team in the Philippines
Exposure to thousands of affordable housing units across multiple programs
Technology-forward environment using AI and automation to improve operations
If you have LIHTC compliance experience and want to help preserve and expand affordable housing, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- 2+ years supporting affordable housing compliance for U.S. properties
- Experience with LIHTC certifications and recertifications
- Strong understanding of household income calculations
- Experience reviewing resident documentation
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Advanced attention to detail
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- 3+ years of LIHTC compliance experience
- HCCP, COS, TCS, or equivalent affordable housing certification
- Experience with HUD, PBV, HOME, or Section 8 programs
- Experience supporting U.S.-based property management companies
- Experience working night shift or U.S. business hours
What We Do
Arboreal Management is a professional property management company that operates apartment communities, with a focus on affordable and workforce housing across the Pacific Northwest.
