Fairstead · 19 hours ago
Fair Housing + 504 Coordinator
Houston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. The Fair Housing + 504 Coordinator will ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other disability rights laws, serving as the main contact for accommodations and accessibility compliance across Fairstead's housing portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Serve as Fairstead’s designated 504 Coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related accessibility laws
Oversee, coordinate and track responses to reasonable accommodation and modification requests
Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility laws across Fairstead’s portfolio
Manage and investigate disability-related complaints and grievances, working closely with legal counsel, property management, and third-party vendors as necessary
Coordinate with architects, contractors, and asset management to ensure accessible design and construction practices
Provide training and guidance to staff across departments on disability rights, 504 compliance, and best practices in accessibility
Monitor regulatory changes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local accessibility and fair housing requirements, including HUD guidance
Collaborate with outside counsel and internal teams on accessibility audits, reports, corrective action plans, and fair housing investigations
Assist with documentation and reporting for regulatory agencies and funding partners, particularly in the affordable housing space
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in fair housing, disability rights, affordable housing compliance, or related regulatory work
Deep understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Housing Act (FHA)
Experience handling reasonable accommodation and modification requests in residential housing settings
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requests and investigations concurrently
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Empathy and professionalism in dealing with residents, advocates, and staff
Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial setting focused on multifamily and affordable housing development
Preferred
Advanced degree or relevant certifications in law, public policy, social work, or a related field preferred
Familiarity with HUD programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments, and public housing is a plus
Benefits
$5,000 sign on bonus
Company
Fairstead
Fairstead is a vertically integrated, purpose-driven real estate developer, specializing in creating sustainable, high quality housing.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Goldberg
Chief Executive Officer
Avi Blum
Chief Accounting Officer
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