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Fairstead · 4 hours ago

Regional Leasing Manager

Houston, Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. The Regional Leasing Manager is responsible for overseeing leasing operations with a primary focus on compliance with affordable housing regulations while supporting leasing goals and marketing initiatives.

ConstructionReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead all compliance-related leasing activities across assigned properties, ensuring full adherence to HUD, Section 8 (50059), LIHTC TIC, and other regulatory program guidelines

Oversee applicant eligibility verification, income certification accuracy, waitlist management, and file preparation

Regularly audit leasing files and provide corrective guidance to site teams prior to formal inspections

Coordinate with Compliance staff to prepare for state, federal, lender, and investor audits

Ensure properties achieve and maintain satisfactory ratings on all compliance reviews

Provide training to Community Managers and Assistant Managers on compliance processes, documentation standards, and regulatory updates

Partner with Community Managers to monitor leasing velocity, occupancy, and renewal performance

Implement corrective strategies when performance gaps arise

Travel to properties to support on-site leasing readiness, eligibility review, and compliance training

Support the development and execution of property-specific marketing plans in alignment with compliance requirements

Review marketing calendars and promotional efforts to ensure compliance with fair housing and program restrictions

Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual leasing and compliance reports for leadership

Qualification

Affordable housing complianceHUD knowledgeLIHTC knowledgeCOS certificationYardi proficiencyMS Office SuiteAttention to detailCommunicationMentoring skills

Required

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 required

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%

Preferred

COS certification strongly preferred

Benefits

Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare.

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.

Company

Fairstead

Fairstead is a vertically integrated, purpose-driven real estate developer, specializing in creating sustainable, high quality housing.

Founded in 2014

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.fairstead.com

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