LIHTC Property Manager

The LIHTC Property Manager manages all facets of LIHTC property management at the Brookline Housing Authority (BHA): 

• Screens and calculates income for applicants processed and referred by Leased Housing for Tax Credit Program eligibility. Conducts Tax Credit recertifications for assigned properties. Consults with Leased Housing to ensure timely completion of all recertifications.

• Conducts orientation for new residents including: showing units, explaining leases, and discussing resident responsibilities and maintenance requirements. Ensures required paperwork is completed by all new residents and is entered into PHA-Web database system.

• Monitors all resident files, records, and database, ensuring they are properly secured and in compliance with HUD, DHCD, LIHTC regulations and BHA policies; monitors file quality control and updates files as needed.

• Monitors rent roll and reconciles HAP payments.

• Refers residents to Resident Services for social service resources. 

• Assists with Resident and Applicant Grievance Process. Ensures parties receive fair and equitable treatment; advises residents of lease violations and eviction proceedings; interacts with counsel regarding resident evictions; attends pre-termination  hearings; provides documentation and assistance as needed during process of grievances, pre-termination hearings, and evictions as needed.

• Maintains records of vacant units, works closely with Maintenance to inspect vacant units and ensure a timely turnover. Conducts annual unit inspections as well as move-in and move-out inspections.

• Performs daily inspections of buildings and grounds to observe conditions of property; works with the Maintenance Department to resolve unsatisfactory conditions of units, common areas, and grounds.  Advises Maintenance to generate work orders as needed.

• Prepares Investor reports as needed.

Education and/or Experience

Four (4) years of experience in Property Management, must have proof of current LIHTC Certification. Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurability under the Authority’s plan preferred.

Technical Skills

Must have strong computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Strong knowledge of LIHTC through certification and experience, knowledge of HUD Secure Systems, DHCD, and affordable housing accounting/compliance software systems a plus.