Location: Onsite in NE Portland, OR
Contract: 1–3 Month Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full Time
Pay: $27–$30 per hour

About the Role

LHH Recruitment's property management client is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to support a busy lease-up at an affordable housing community. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in affordable housing programs and a strong understanding of compliance requirements, tenant file accuracy, and regulatory documentation.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring all applicant files meet program standards, supporting the leasing and compliance teams during this high-volume period.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process all applicant documentation for lease-up, ensuring compliance with LIHTC and other affordable housing programs.
• Conduct income, asset, and household composition verification following program guidelines.
• Prepare complete, audit-ready tenant files for approval and move-in.
• Track application progress, follow up with applicants for missing documentation, and maintain accurate records in the property management system.
• Collaborate closely with leasing, property management, and compliance teams to ensure timely file completion and smooth lease-up workflow.
• Assist with waitlist management, applicant communication, and adherence to fair housing and regulatory standards.
• Support compliance reporting requirements as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service to applicants and residents during the leasing process.

Qualifications

• Must have affordable housing experience—LIHTC, Section 42, HUD, RD, or other rent-restricted housing programs.
• Prior experience working in an affordable housing compliance or file review capacity required.
• Experience supporting lease-ups strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Yardi, AppFolio, OneSite, or similar housing management systems (preferred but not required).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a large volume of files accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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