Full-Time
Affordable Housing Recertification Specialist
Posted on 9/9/2026
Vesta Corporation
51-200 employees
Develops and operates affordable multifamily housing
Compensation Overview
$28 - $32/hr
Foxborough, MA, USA
Remote
Travel between several affordable housing communities in eastern Massachusetts is required.
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- Working knowledge of income and asset verification and calculation methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three years of experience in affordable housing compliance, property management, or a related administrative role.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, organization, regulatory and compliance knowledge, time management, clear written and verbal communication, discretion when handling confidential financial and personal information, and resident-focused customer service skills.
- Process annual, interim, and initial certifications and recertifications according to LIHTC, Section 8, HUD Multifamily, HOME, and other applicable program guidelines.
- Collect, verify, and calculate resident income, assets, and household composition using third-party verification methods.
- Prepare and distribute recertification notices to residents within required timeframes.
- Review and audit resident files for accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Calculate rent and utility allowance adjustments based on verified income.
- Maintain accurate resident files in compliance with program requirements and company recordkeeping standards.
- Enter and update resident data in property management and compliance software such as Yardi.
- Communicate with residents about required documentation, deadlines, and recertification outcomes.
- Coordinate with Property Managers and Compliance staff to resolve discrepancies or missing documentation.
- Track and manage recertification calendars and deadlines to ensure timely processing and avoid compliance lapses.
- Prepare files for internal audits, state housing agency monitoring visits, and HUD/REAC inspections.
- Stay current on changing regulations, income limits, and program requirements, including HUD, LIHTC, and state HFA guidelines.
- Assist with move-in certifications and waitlist eligibility screening as needed.
- Experience with LIHTC and/or HUD Section 8 program compliance.
- Experience with property management software such as Yardi, RealPage, OneSite, or similar.
- Bilingual ability, including English and Spanish or another relevant language.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS/C3P), or National Compliance Professional (NCP) certification.
Vesta Corporation develops, operates, and owns multifamily and senior rental housing communities, with a focus on affordable housing. It makes strategic real estate investments, then builds, manages, and maintains these properties to create thriving communities for residents while delivering returns to investors and partners. Its approach covers the whole lifecycle of a project—from financing and development to ongoing operations—backed by a track record of over $1 billion in financings and more than 20,000 affordable units across 12 states and the District of Columbia. Compared with others, Vesta emphasizes acting as developer, owner, and manager in one integrated effort, leveraging a long history of financing and hands-on management to meet the needs of residents, partners, and local communities. The company’s goal is to exceed expectations for investors, residents, and community stakeholders, and to grow the supply of safe, affordable housing while generating solid returns.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Simsbury, Connecticut
Founded
1981
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MLK Apartments opened in Hartford in 2026, adding 155 affordable units.
- Longfellow Senior Housing in Cleveland continues leasing 80 senior apartments and amenities.
- The Camelot ribbon-cutting in West Hartford reinforces Vesta's Connecticut market credibility.
What critics are saying
- Vesta depends on LIHTC, HUD, and state subsidies; funding freezes stall pipelines.
- Construction and entitlement delays on public projects compress returns and damage reputation.
- A prolonged affordable-housing financing crunch would choke new starts and threaten Vesta's model.
What makes Vesta Corporation unique
- Historic adaptive reuse like Longfellow and MLK Apartments creates rare, preserved affordable housing.
- Vesta pairs senior housing expertise with multifamily development, leasing, and on-site resident services.
- The Camelot and MLK openings prove execution with nonprofit and state-financed partnerships.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company News
Vesta Corporation of Connecticut, a Connecticut-based real estate firm that specializes in the acquisition, development and management of multi-family affordable housing communities, acquired the Longfellow school property earlier this year.