Tax Credit Leasing Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Tax Credit Leasing Specialist to assist in the management of an affordable housing community. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) programs, Section 8 regulations, and property management best practices. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local housing laws while providing exceptional customer service to residents. The Leasing Specialist will coordinate leasing activities, assist in maintaining property operations, and foster positive relationships with tenants, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Duties

• Assist with daily operations of affordable housing property, ensuring compliance with LIHTC, Section 8, and Fair Housing regulations.
• Assist with leasing processes including property tours, application processing, and lease signing using property management software such as Yardi and OneSite.
• Maintain accurate data entry, filing, and record-keeping related to tenant files, contracts, and legal documentation.
• Conduct regular property inspections and coordinate property maintenance and facilities management to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Handle conflict management with tenants or vendors professionally and efficiently.
• Negotiate lease agreements, renewals, and contracts while upselling additional services or amenities when appropriate.
• Ensure legal administrative tasks are completed in accordance with landlord-tenant law and other applicable regulations.
• Foster positive customer relationships through excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Collaborate with Community Manager to optimize occupancy rates through effective sales strategies and tenant retention initiatives.
• Coordinate with legal teams on compliance issues related to contracts and Fair Housing laws.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property management, preferably within affordable housing or LIHTC programs.
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC, Section 8, Landlord-Tenant Law, Fair Housing regulations, and related legal frameworks.
• Proficiency in property management software such as Yardi, OneSite, or similar platforms.
• Experience with real estate administrative tasks including data entry, filing, contracts management, and office procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills coupled with professional phone etiquette.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and manage conflict resolution tactfully.
• Background in legal administrative work or real estate administrative experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Facilities management knowledge including property maintenance coordination is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to upsell services or amenities to residents or prospects. This position offers an engaging opportunity for a dedicated professional passionate about affordable housing management while ensuring compliance and fostering community well-being.

Experience:

• LIHTC/Section 8: 3 years (Preferred)

Headquartered in Spring, Texas, Mark-Dana Corporation (MDC) is a full-service real estate company. MDC and its affiliates develop, build and manage multi-family housing in Texas and Virginia. The principals of MDC have been involved in developing, building and managing multi-family housing for more than 40 years.
MDC takes pride in producing high quality affordable, workforce, and market rate developments that will stand the test of time. We focus on materials and designs that will last and minimize ongoing operating and maintenance expenses. MDC develops properties through acquisition/rehabilitation and new construction. MDC holds its properties for the long term.
Our mission in the workplace, our properties, and in the communities, we serve is to be honest, ethical, and open minded, treat everyone with dignity and respect, and be a good neighbor. We understand that varied perspectives and different backgrounds generate better ideas and that collaborative and inclusive problem-solving results in superior outcomes. We are committed to operating responsibly and with integrity in our businesses. It is our mission to provide high-quality housing and services to all.