Compliance Specialist

Rainey Enterprises, LLC

Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist ensuring compliance with HUD and LIHTC programs for properties in Texas and Florida. Providing technical guidance and support for audits and reviews across multi-state portfolios.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure compliance with: HUD Section 8, Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA/PBV), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Review and approve: Initial, annual, and interim income certifications, Verifications of income and assets, Rent calculations, HAP rents, and utility allowances
Monitor adherence to: HUD Handbook 4350.3 and related guidance, IRS Section 42 requirements, State agency compliance requirements for: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC)
Support and coordinate: HUD MORs and follow-up responses, State agency compliance reviews and file audits, Investor, syndicator, and lender audits
Conduct internal file audits and identify compliance risks
Track recertification deadlines, unit set-asides, income targeting, and rent limits
Prepare corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of findings
Provide compliance guidance and training to site-level staff
Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation in property management and compliance systems
Stay current on regulatory changes impacting HUD and LIHTC programs in Texas and Florida

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3–5 years of affordable housing compliance experience
Demonstrated experience with: HUD Section 8, Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA and/or PBV), LIHTC compliance
Working knowledge of: HUD Handbook 4350.3, IRS Section 42 regulations, TDHCA and FHFC compliance monitoring requirements
Experience supporting MORs and state agency audits
Ability to independently review tenant files and income calculations
Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary based on experience and certification
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Supportive, compliance-focused culture
Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining regulatory excellence across multiple states

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Hard Skills & Tools

affordable housing complianceincome certificationsrent calculationsHAP rentsutility allowancesfile auditscompliance risk identificationcorrective action plansregulatory changestenant file review

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillstime-management skillscommunication skillstraining abilities