CHN Housing Partners · 1 day ago
Compliance Specialist
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$56K/yr - $56K/yr
5+ years expCHN Housing Partners is a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that focuses on affordable housing solutions. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for processing income certifications and ensuring compliance with HUD and LIHTC regulations, maintaining accurate resident files and supporting compliance with federal and state requirements.
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Responsibilities
Process all income verifications and monitor compliance requirements for CHN managed portfolios
Maintain the waiting list and applicant files for the CHN managed portfolios
Coordinate waiting list updates and purge
Review applications to determine eligibility in compliance with HUD, and OHFA LITHC programs
Perform applicant prequalification which includes but is not limited to verifying eligibility documentation including criminal history, evictions, child support, and other verifications
Process and evaluate tenant transfer request including reasonable accommodations
Complete monthly EIV reports and store in master file
Complete all discrepancies related to tenant income certifications
Manage the Tenant self-certification on income process, related to re-certifications using a current 120-day cycle for mailings, reviewing self-declarations and data entry and file management
Manage the data Base of self-certifications and full re-certifications related to the HOME/HDAP requirements from OHFA, The City of Cleveland and any other investors
Complete the distribution of all letters, notices and forms related to the annual rent increased approved by HUD and OHFA
Respond to general resident needs and inquiries related to the re-certification process, rent increases and payment coupons
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
COS/ Section 8 certification and Tax credit training/Certification
5 years of previous experience in LIHTC
Working experience in Yardi, Onesite or Other housing software
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills
Good computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office and Yardi Voyager
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, residents, staff, supervisors, owners, syndicators, and state agencies
Strong knowledge of procedures and policies of residential property management
Strong knowledge of landlord tenant law, fair housing regulations and bookkeeping procedures
Strong math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
Ability to plan, assign, review and coordinate work and programs independently
Must be dependable and have strong work attendance
Ability to conduct tax credit compliance reviews
Must attend OHFA and other housing training events yearly
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and automobile insurance
Travel within city limits (approximately 5%)
Preferred
Professional Certification in Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Associate Degree or equivalent experience in housing management
Benefits
HSA and PPO Medical Plans (including dental and vision options)
Vacation
Personal and Sick Leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
Paid Company Holidays
Life Insurance
401K Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
CHN Housing Partners
CHN Housing Partners is a housing developer and housing services provider.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.85MKey Investors
Union Home Mortgage FoundationCommunity Development Financial Institutions FundKeyBank Foundation
2024-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2024-10-23Grant· $0.34M
2024-01-02Grant
Leadership Team
Kevin Nowak
President & CEO
John Miller
Chief Implementation Officer
Recent News
2025-02-06
Pittsburgh Business Times
2024-12-11
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