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About the Role

The Housing Compliance Coordinator supports ECS’s housing portfolio by ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements. This role monitors eligibility, documentation standards, reporting, and ongoing regulatory adherence across programs such as HUD, LIHTC, and various local housing initiatives. This role is key to ensuring ECS housing programs operate with integrity and meet the standards that allow ECS to serve the community effectively and compassionately.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to HUD program requirements (e.g., CoC, ESG, PSH, RRH), LIHTC regulations, and local funding agency standards.
Conduct regular file audits to verify income eligibility, rent calculations, recertifications, and required documentation.
Maintain compliance calendars, tracking deadlines for annual certifications, inspections, reporting, and monitoring visits.
Prepare for and support external audits and monitoring reviews, including file preparation, follow-up, and corrective action plans.
Maintain accurate tenant records in required databases (e.g., HMIS, property management systems).
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal stakeholders and funders.
Track compliance trends, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to strengthen program integrity.
Provide guidance to property management and supportive services teams on compliance standards, eligibility rules, and documentation expectations.
Develop training materials and lead onboarding sessions for staff on HUD, LIHTC, and related compliance topics.
Serve as a compliance resource for site-level teams, responding to questions and assisting with issue resolution.
Perform routine internal audits to assess compliance risk and ensure consistent application of policies.
Monitor unit mix, occupancy, and rent limits for LIHTC and affordable housing programs.
Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies, incomplete files, or findings from monitoring bodies.
Partner with Housing Operations, Finance, and External Affairs to ensure compliance alignment with funding contracts.
Work with external partners, including housing authorities, investors, and auditors, to maintain program requirements.
Support implementation of policy updates and best practices across ECS’s housing portfolio.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in housing compliance, property management compliance, or affordable housing administration.
Knowledge of HUD programs (CoC, ESG, PSH, etc.), LIHTC regulations, and local affordable housing programs.
Strong understanding of income calculation methods, eligibility determinations, and rent-setting requirements.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, HMIS, and property management software systems.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including those who have experienced homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.
Experience with nonprofit or supportive housing environments.
Certifications such as HCCP, TCS, COS, or equivalent affordable housing credential.
Familiarity with monitoring processes, audit preparation, and corrective action management.
Must secure fingerprint image screening and annual TB screening.
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position, which may include standing or sitting for long periods of time and lifting up to 30 lbs.
This position may occasionally be exposed to challenging situations, including behavioral crisis or medical emergencies.
Demonstrate behavior that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Adhere to all company, property, and department programs, policies, and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge required for quality management and regulatory compliance.
Communicate effectively and model integrity, fairness, and ethical business practices.

Skills

Housing compliance
Property management compliance
Affordable housing administration
HUD programs
LIHTC regulations
Local affordable housing programs
Income calculation
Eligibility determination
Rent-setting
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Deadline management
MS Office Suite
HMIS
Property management software
Written communication
Verbal communication
Working with diverse populations
Nonprofit environments
Supportive housing
Monitoring processes
Audit preparation
Corrective action management

Location

1350 Folsom Street - San Francisco, CA 94103

Work Type

Fully onsite
Client-facing
In-person interaction
Direct service delivery

Experience Level

2-4 years

Salary/Compensations

$35.31 - $36.90 Hourly

Benefits

Industry leading healthcare benefits to support your physical and mental well-being.

About the Company

At Episcopal Community Services (ECS), employees work with participants who may be experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use challenges, and other difficult life circumstances.
This position is key to ensuring ECS housing programs operate with integrity and meet the standards that allow ECS to serve the community effectively and compassionately while upholding ECS’s commitment to high-quality housing services.
ECS values a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and given equal opportunity to thrive.

Equal Opportunity

ECS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.