HUD/LIHTC Leasing Agent/Occupancy Specialist I (Full-Time, On-Site)

Location: Kailua-Kona, HI

Full-Time | 40 hours/week: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm

Nonprofit Organization – Kamaʻaina Hale Apartments

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid vacation

About Us:

Kamaʻaina Hale Apartments is an emerging nonprofit dedicated to the mission of providing affordable housing to the Hawai'i Island community. We are a small, ʻohana-oriented team committed to providing safe, stable housing for local families. This role helps us maintain housing compliance with our State Housing Agency the HHFDC.

Job Summary:

The Compliance Specialist handles tenant income and asset recertifications, maintains compliance files, and supports audits and inspections. This is an in-person role requiring strong administrative skills and a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Conduct and schedule annual recertification interviews

Collect and verify documents for income and asset eligibility

Maintain organized, accurate tenant files (digital + physical)

Communicate with tenants clearly and professionally

Collaborate with management and compliance consultants

Use property management software (Yardi a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

Required:

2+ years in LIHTC, HUD/Section 8 compliance, or property management

Strong clerical and administrative experience

Proficient with office software and databases

Preferred:

Yardi software experience

Bilingual (Tagalog, Ilocano, Spanish, Marshallese, etc.)

Familiarity with HUD, HHFDC, or IRS compliance guidelines

Training Provided:

Willing to train on HUD income and asset certification processes. However, candidates must prove they have a strong administrative foundation and be comfortable using software systems.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter in reply to this ad.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Kamaʻaina Hale Apartments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, or other protected status under federal or state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year. Pay dependent upon experience.

Benefits:

Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift. Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm

Work Location: In person