Affordable Housing and LIHTC Compliance Specialist

Join Wendover as a Compliance Specialist – Safeguard standards. Support thriving communities.

At Wendover, compliance is more than paperwork—it’s the foundation that ensures our communities remain accessible, sustainable, and in full alignment with affordable housing regulations. As a Compliance Specialist , you’ll manage the daily review and administration of affordable housing program requirements, partnering closely with Community Managers to ensure every resident file, certification, and report meets the highest standard of accuracy.

This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and people-centered. You’ll be the go-to resource for interpreting LIHTC and affordable housing guidelines, guiding property teams through compliance processes, and preparing documentation for audits and inspections.

Your Impact – In Partnership with Community Managers & Leadership

• Review and approve move-in certifications, renewal recertifications, and interim certifications for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Conduct regular file reviews across properties to ensure tenant files are complete, audit-ready, and error-free
• Monitor Tenant Programs and Services. Review Tenant Programs and Services on a quarterly basis and report to the Regional Manager properties that are not providing the required tenant programs per the Regulatory Agreements.
• Support Community Managers with compliance questions, providing guidance on program requirements and documentation standards
• Assist with preparing for property audits and inspections, including reviewing files, correcting deficiencies, and gathering required documentation
• Update maximum rent and income limit schedules, as published by HUD and state agencies, in property management software
• Request, track, and apply utility allowance studies annually, comparing to PHA published rates
• Draft resident notices regarding updates or changes in program requirements, income limits, or rent adjustments
• Submit compliance reports to state agencies on schedule, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Help coordinate responses to monitoring agency audit findings, ensuring corrective actions are documented and resolved
• Stay current on affordable housing regulations through training and ongoing education

Compliance & Operations

Requirements

What You Bring

Working Conditions & Expectations

This is a full-time role based at Wendover’s corporate office with some travel to communities for site audits, training, or monitoring visits.

At Wendover, “we rise together” isn’t just something we say—it’s how we work. If you’re ready to bring precision, care, and integrity to a role that safeguards our communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Compensation includes base pay plus performance-based bonuses.

If you’re ready to bring energy, integrity, and care to a team that’s building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

About Wendover.

Who We Are.

Wendover Management, LLC is the property management arm of Wendover Housing Partners, specializing in the development, financing, and management of multifamily communities for students, families, and seniors. As a leading provider of affordable and workforce housing across the Southeast, our diverse and growing portfolio reflects our commitment to creating high-quality, inclusive housing opportunities in communities of all backgrounds.

With rapid growth underway, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our team and help us continue building communities that make a difference.

Work With Us.

At Wendover, our Employee Value Proposition reflects a deep commitment to purpose-driven careers, personal growth, and meaningful impact. We go beyond competitive pay to offer a supportive, values-based environment where associates thrive.

At Wendover, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a mission. Discover the difference of working in a place where your contributions truly matter.

Wendover Life+ | Total Rewards Designed for You

At Wendover, we believe in supporting the whole you—professionally, personally, and purposefully. That’s why we offer Wendover Life+, our comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you thrive at work – and in life.

In addition to competitive pay and a supportive work environment, our team members enjoy a robust selection of benefits that promote well-being, security, and growth.

Wendover Life+ Benefits Include :

Health & Wellness

Time to Recharge

Financial & Lifestyle Perks

Wendover Life+ is more than a benefits program—it’s our commitment to helping you flourish both inside and outside of work. We continually assess and enhance our offerings to meet your evolving needs, because when you thrive, our communities thrive.

At Wendover, your work creates more than housing—it builds hope, belonging, and opportunity. Join us, and find not just a career, but a calling.

To learn more, please visit www.wendovergroup.com

Wendover Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment offers are contingent upon a successful background / credit check and drug screening.