Fairstead · 9 hours ago
Recertification Specialist
Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. The Recertification Specialist reviews all resident files within the portfolio and applies knowledge of regulatory requirements for properties to ensure compliance standards are met.
ConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines
Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification
Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments
Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility
Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines
Notify residents of upcoming recertifications
Schedule initial interviews for recertifications
Prepare third party verification forms
Maintaining residents’ files and paperwork
Review tenant ledgers for arrears
For NY: Investigate and correct income discrepancies
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD
Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures
Experience with EIV reports
Detail-oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule
COS certification
Experience with MOR
Experience with Yardi
People skills and superior communication skills
For NY: Experience investigating and correcting income discrepancies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Notary Public is preferred
Company
Fairstead
Fairstead is a vertically integrated, purpose-driven real estate developer, specializing in creating sustainable, high quality housing.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-15
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2025-09-10
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