Property Manager (Affordable Housing)
2 days ago
Scarsdale
Job Description Job Title: Property Manager (Affordable Housing) Location: Westchester County, NY Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000 Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Property Manager with a strong background in affordable and low-income housing to oversee residential properties throughout Westchester County. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and resident relations for assigned communities. Key Responsibilities: • Manage daily operations of affordable housing properties, ensuring they are well-maintained, fully occupied, and operating efficiently, • Oversee leasing activities, including marketing, applicant screening, certifications, and move-ins/move-outs, • Ensure compliance with all applicable affordable housing programs (e.g., LIHTC, HUD, Section 8), including income certifications and reporting requirements, • Maintain accurate tenant files and ensure audit readiness at all times, • Prepare and manage operating budgets, monitor expenses, and work to achieve financial goals, • Supervise and support on-site staff, including maintenance and leasing personnel, • Coordinate property maintenance and capital improvements, ensuring timely resolution of work orders and vendor management, • Handle resident relations, including addressing concerns, enforcing lease terms, and fostering a positive community environment, • Conduct regular property inspections to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards are met, • Collaborate with ownership and asset management on performance, occupancy, and long-term planning Qualifications: • 3+ years of property management experience, with a strong focus on affordable or low-income housing, • In-depth knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, and/or other housing program regulations, • Experience managing compliance, recertifications, and audits, • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and expense control, • Excellent organizational and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, • Proficiency in property management software (e.g., Yardi, RealPage) preferred Additional Requirements: • Familiarity with Westchester County housing market is a plus, • Reliable transportation for travel between properties as needed