Housing Compliance Manager

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ROLE OVERVIEW

Woodmont Real Estate is seeking a Compliance Manager to join our team and oversee affordable housing compliance across our portfolio. This role ensures adherence to LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, and other affordable housing programs while supporting Property Managers with income certifications, audits, and reporting. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys collaborating with a team of upbeat and dedicated professionals who balance hard work with a positive, team-oriented culture.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Monitor compliance with affordable housing regulations (LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, etc.) across assigned properties.
• Review and approve files, certifications, and recertifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare compliance reports, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to Property Managers and staff on compliance standards, policies, and program updates.
• Develop and update compliance policies, ensuring alignment with current laws and best practices.
• Partner with regional leadership teams to maintain program integrity and meet organizational compliance goals.
• Utilize property management software (RealPage, MRI, or similar) to manage compliance data and reporting.
• Conduct property visits to review files, support on-site teams, and provide hands-on guidance.
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOOKING FOR

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of experience in affordable housing compliance, property management, or related field.
• Proven track record managing LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, or similar programs.
• Experience leading compliance audits, reporting to agencies, and advising property teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations.
• High attention to detail and ability to analyze compliance documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, residents, and external agencies.
• Proficiency in property management software (RealPage, MRI, or comparable systems).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field .
• Industry certifications such as HCCP, COS, TCS, or C3P strongly .
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the service area.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

BENEFITS & PERKS

Generous Health Benefits

We provide medical, dental, and vision plans with options for flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).

Flexible Vacation & Time Off

Rest and Recharge with a generous PTO plan, 10 company holidays, and two floating holidays, in addition to your standard Sick time.

Personal & Mental Wellbeing

We provide all of our employees with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help support our team that needs additional support outside of the office.

Financial wellness

We provide 401K retirement plans for employees as well as guaranteed life insurance and short- and long-term coverage. We will match up to a discretionary 10% of the employee contributions, subject to change.

Extra work/life benefits

We provide a number of additional perks for employees, like monthly stipends for mobile plans, and Commuter Assistance.

Dynamic, Collaborative, and Engaging Culture

As one of the premier property management firms in North California, we’re constantly communicating, creating, and advocating for new ways to work together and do business. We believe our jobs are made better when everyone operates with transparency, integrity, excellence and works as a team to support each other and the overall goals of the organization.

COMPENSATION

Woodmont Real Estate Services has detailed the expected hourly base rate for this role to be $95,000 - $105,000 annually.

This does not include any other potential components of the compensation package, including bonuses, benefits, and perks outlined above. At the launch of each position, we benchmark compensation to the appropriate role, utilizing competitive compensation data from various data sources as references. At the time of offer, we use the signals we received from our interviews coupled with your experience, location, and other job-related factors to determine final compensation.

This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (eligibility may vary based on role).

ABOUT US

Woodmont Real Estate Services is a premier asset and property management company, we're proud to offer Northern California over 50 years' experience managing a diverse portfolio of commercial and multifamily properties. We're renowned for our hands-on management approach, marketing know-how and in-depth knowledge of submarkets throughout the region. It's what's allowed us to create unique strategies that are truly custom to each property.

Our mission: To add value to our clients by providing superior service to all who live and work at the properties we manage. To achieve this goal, we create an exceptional professional environment for all associated with our organization.

All are welcome here. We respect and honor in , , , faith, , , and . Because we all thrive when our are valued.

Values: Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Loyalty, Diligence, Teamwork

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Woodmont Real Estate Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of , , , ancestry, , , , , or expression, , veteran status, or any other protected class. Each individual at Woodmont Real Estate brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team creates more innovative products, provides better services to customers, and helps us all grow and learn.

Woodmont is an E-Verify employer and will provide your Form I-9 information to the authorized government agency to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit E-Verify.