Compliance Officer

Position Summary

The Compliance Office is responsible for BHC’s compliance function in regard to resident eligibility and applicable regulatory restrictions, including LIHTC, Section 42, HUD, and State Agency. This position will help support the Compliance Manager in training and providing oversight for the site teams, audits, and ensuring that the organization maintains full regulatory compliance across all properties.

Primary Duties

• Review annual certification documentation for accuracy, ensuring required documents are in place, complete, and fully executed.

• Assist on-site staff with compliance and coordinate the correction of non-compliance problems flagged by internal audits or third-party external audits.

• Maintain programs systems and procedures to be followed by sites to ensure LIHTC compliance.

• Ensure that proper income limits and utility allowances are being used at all management sites, and that all tenant eligibility files meet eligibility requirements.

• Complete annual/quarterly/monthly file audits as directed by Compliance Manager.

• Monitor entries in the Property Management/Compliance system for accuracy and ensure errors are corrected.

• Remain up to date with new developments in compliance and ensures site managers receive relevant information

• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

• 3-5 years affordable housing compliance experience

• Housing Credit Compliance Professional (HCCP) certification.

Minimum Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of Federal/State/Local Fair Housing regulations, Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD and AHP, related programs.

• Advanced expertise with LIHTC, HOME, and HUD programs

• Experience with Yardi/Rent Café preferred.

• Effective and professional verbal and written communications

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• High level of initiative

• Proficient with MS Office products

Better Housing Coalition is an equal opportunity employer.