Affordable Housing Compliance Expert

EliseAI

Affordable housing compliance expert auditing tenant files for EliseAI’s AI-powered housing platform. Validating automation, resolving complex cases, and guiding product improvements.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of affordable housing compliance, particularly in LIHTC and HUD programs, with strong capabilities in auditing, documentation, and communication. Proficient in navigating complex compliance scenarios and collaborating with product teams to enhance workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Affordable Housing ComplianceLIHTC (Section 42)HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, PBRA)Income and Asset DeterminationsRelevant Certifications (COS, SHCM, TCS, BOS, HCCP, NCP)

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Hard Skills

File ReviewAuditingCompliance DocumentationIncome CalculationsAsset CalculationsTenant File RequirementsTest Case DevelopmentUAT SupportAutomation PrioritiesSoftware Logic Translation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationIndependent Problem SolvingAbility to Work at High Volume

Tools & Technologies

TRACSMATSaaS Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

COSSHCMTCSBOSHCCPNCP

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingCompliance WorkflowsState Agency Monitoring ReviewsUSDA Rural DevelopmentMORs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit resident files across LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, and PBRA), USDA Rural Development, and related programs for compliance with program rules
Apply expert judgment to complex and ambiguous files involving income and asset calculations, imputed income, deductions, and non-standard scenarios
Validate automated compliance outputs against program requirements
Identify, document, and escalate cases requiring manual review
Surface patterns and edge cases to product and engineering teams to guide automation priorities and product improvements
Create internal reference guides and document compliance decisions made during product development
Develop representative test cases and support UAT before product releases
Work with customers and internal product and engineering teams to improve affordable housing compliance workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of hands-on affordable housing compliance file review or auditing experience
Deep practical knowledge of LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, PBRA), and ideally USDA Rural Development
Experience with income and asset determinations, certifications and recertifications, and tenant file requirements
Background as a state housing finance agency auditor, operator-side compliance professional, or third-party compliance reviewer
One or more relevant certifications: COS, SHCM, TCS, BOS, HCCP, NCP, or similar credentials
Strong written communication and ability to document findings precisely and explain compliance reasoning to non-experts
Ability to work through ambiguous, complex cases independently and at high volume
Experience in a software/SaaS environment, or comfort translating program rules into software logic
Experience with TRACS/MAT submissions, MORs, or state agency monitoring reviews
Familiarity with AI and/or automation as they relate to compliance workflows
Candidates located within commuting distance of NYC must be able to work from the office 4-5 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in the company
Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
Fully paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
401k benefits
Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses
Collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
Relocation packages