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HUD Specialist

Related Affordable
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
Responsibilities

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about ensuring compliance excellence? As a HUD Specialist (remote position), you will play a vital role in ensuring the timely completion of essential HUD compliance tasks across multiple properties. Working closely with property-level teams, regional and corporate operations, and compliance professionals, you will be responsible for managing a variety of critical duties, including HAP voucher submissions, reconciliations, HUD gross rent changes, repayment agreements, special claim processing, and tracking of HUD Annual Recertification.

In this role, you will report to the Director of HUD Operations and collaborate with a skilled team to ensure compliance accuracy and efficiency across all assigned sites.

Join us as a HUD Specialist and discover the potential for growth and success at Related Affordable!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Track, generate, review, transmit, reconcile, and post monthly HAP vouchers for payments for an assigned portfolio.
  • Collaborate with RA operations and compliance teams to resolve HUD certification and voucher discrepancies.
  • Research TRACS Compliance Percentage discrepancies and work with Contract Administrators to correct issues.
  • Retrieve iMAX errors and correct them for the next applicable voucher.
  • Track, enter, and report all HUD Gross Rent Changes.
  • Audit, troubleshoot, and correct prepaid and delinquent subsidy sub-journal discrepancies in coordination with the Contract Administrator.
  • Process all HUD repayment agreements, including confirming misreporting periods, creating and correcting repay certifications, generating repayment schedules, and ensuring accurate reporting and payment allocation.
  • Monitor and report the completion status of HUD annual recertifications to operations and compliance teams.
  • Manage Pass-Through Leases during HUD property disasters, including certifications for offline units and coordinating with the operations team on mitigation efforts.
  • Process, submit, and report all Special Claims for the assigned portfolio.
  • Ability to absorb additional duties as needed for multiple sites, including EIV compliance efforts and special claims processing.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:

  • Lots of paid time off (19 days!) – we value your life outside of work
  • Customizable total rewards package – pick from our medical, vision and dental options, along with our life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial wellness perks to set you up for success - such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
  • Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members
  • Fertility benefits – such as surrogacy, adoption assistance and more!
  • Paid time off to volunteer and we will match your charitable donations! We are a passionate team making real impact on the world!
  • Grow with us – learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities are available…and so much more!

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE:

  • $75K-$90K per year
  • Plus annual performance bonus
  • This position is Exempt, meaning ineligible for overtime pay

This range is provided as a general guideline and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, geographical location, and the specific responsibilities of the role. In addition to salary, this position may be eligible for performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Final compensation offers will be determined following a thorough assessment of the candidate’s background and the requirements of the position.

Qualifications

  • 3 years’ experience performing HUD HAP/TRACS/voucher submissions for multiple properties.
  • 3 years’ experience with RealPage/OneSite or similar software.
  • Knowledge of 202D MAT (Monthly Activity Transmission) Guide.
  • Excellent communication, time management, and collaborative skills required.
  • Working knowledge of HUD certifications, HUD repayment agreements, special claims preferred.
  • COS, CPO and/or similarly regarded HUD compliance certification, TCS, HCCP and/or similarly regarded tax credit certification desired, but not required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving, while continuously engaging in learning and development to enhance performance; fosters collaboration and a resident-centered environment, ensuring empathy, respect, and cross-functional success in all interactions.
  • Dedicated to exceeding expectations, leading by example, and by providing exceptional service.
  • Willingness to embrace feedback and continuously improve.
  • Remote opportunity, supporting a group of properties which may be in different US time zones.
  • Must be able to adjust schedule as needed to ensure appropriate levels of support.
  • Ability to travel as needed basis (may include up to 15% travel)

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Overview

Related Affordable spearheads Related's initiatives to preserve and enhance the nation's affordable housing supply. With over 50 years of experience in affordable housing acquisitions and development, Related Affordable is renowned nationally for its financing, preservation, and rehabilitation innovation. Presently, Related Affordable manages one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the United States. Our team is committed to the principle that everyone deserves a quality home, and we tirelessly strive to fulfill this mission in communities nationwide. Visit our website for more information: Related Affordable Housing .

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive culture with competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.

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