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Occupancy Specialist jobs are open from entry-level to senior across multifamily housing, affordable housing, and property management companies, with specializations in compliance, lease-up operations, and HUD or tax-credit programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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See related jobsIndependent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing developments. Since our founding in 1989, we have expanded our nationwide presence to include over 100 sustainable communities in 11 states focusing exclusively in the affordable and workforce housing sectors. However, our total breath of experience also includes market rate and commercial property management.
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm. We progressively uphold a professional management team to serve our clients, enhancing our management skills and capabilities. Your progress, training, experience, motivation, attitude, and goals may create many possibilities for career opportunities with our company. If you have superior attention to detail with outstanding communications skills and enjoy a challenging fast pace environment, join our team now!
Responsibilities:
- Occupancy, marketing, leasing, and resident verification procedures.
- Collect information from residents for eligibility screening, rent calculation, and income verification.
- Initial and annual recertification of income for residents.
- Complete unit inspections prior to move in/out and ensure units are ready for occupancy within deadlines.
- Receive and resolve resident requests and concerns.
- Foster positive working relationships with residents while always maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Administrative support tasks such as filing, typing, answering telephones, and data entry.
- Reports directly to the Site Manager.
Job Qualifications:
- Sales-minded individual with attention to detail and strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Excellent follow-up skills via telephone or email correspondence.
- Experience with Tax Credit Compliance, EIV, and HUD Section 8 subsidy programs.
- Knowledge of REAC and MOR compliance.
- Proficiency with Paycom software and Microsoft Office suite preferred.
- Experience with RealPage OneSite preferred.
- Demonstrated track record regarding work attendance and reporting to work timely.
- Must adhere to Federal Fair Housing Laws.
We offer a competitive salary plus benefits including:
- Employer paid health and dental insurance (100% employee only) with affordable dependent and family coverage.
- Voluntary insurance options: Vision, Life, Accident Injury, Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft.
- 401(k) with above-average employer matching contribution.
- Generous paid time off package.
- Training and employee development program.
- Among many other employee benefits.
Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing developments. Since our founding in 1989, we have expanded our nationwide presence to include over 100 sustainable communities in 11 states focusing exclusively in the affordable and workforce housing sectors. However, our total breath of experience also includes market rate and commercial property management.
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm. We progressively uphold a professional management team to serve our clients, enhancing our management skills and capabilities. Your progress, training, experience, motivation, attitude, and goals may create many possibilities for career opportunities with our company. If you have superior attention to detail with outstanding communications skills and enjoy a challenging fast pace environment, join our team now!
Responsibilities:
- Occupancy, marketing, leasing, and resident verification procedures.
- Collect information from residents for eligibility screening, rent calculation, and income verification.
- Initial and annual recertification of income for residents.
- Complete unit inspections prior to move in/out and ensure units are ready for occupancy within deadlines.
- Receive and resolve resident requests and concerns.
- Foster positive working relationships with residents while always maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Administrative support tasks such as filing, typing, answering telephones, and data entry.
- Reports directly to the Site Manager.
Job Qualifications:
- Sales-minded individual with attention to detail and strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Excellent follow-up skills via telephone or email correspondence.
- Experience with Tax Credit Compliance, EIV, and HUD Section 8 subsidy programs.
- Knowledge of REAC and MOR compliance.
- Proficiency with Paycom software and Microsoft Office suite preferred.
- Experience with RealPage OneSite preferred.
- Demonstrated track record regarding work attendance and reporting to work timely.
- Must adhere to Federal Fair Housing Laws.
We offer a competitive salary plus benefits including:
- Employer paid health and dental insurance (100% employee only) with affordable dependent and family coverage.
- Voluntary insurance options: Vision, Life, Accident Injury, Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft.
- 401(k) with above-average employer matching contribution.
- Generous paid time off package.
- Training and employee development program.
- Among many other employee benefits.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in occupancy specialist jobs.
- Experience with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit or Section 8 compliance regulations
- Proficiency in property management software such as Yardi or RealPage
- Knowledge of HUD Handbook 4350.3 and income and asset verification procedures
- Certified Occupancy Specialist or National Compliance Professional credential preferred
- Ability to process annual and interim recertifications accurately and on deadline
- High school diploma required, associate or bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
Tips for Your Occupancy Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for compliance programs
Highlight specific programs you've worked under, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Section 8, or HOME. Hiring managers scan for these credentials fast, so list them prominently rather than burying them in a general responsibilities section.
Certify before competing for senior roles
Certifications like the National Compliance Professional or Certified Occupancy Specialist credential visibly separate candidates at the mid-level and above. If you're targeting properties with strict regulatory reporting, earning one before applying strengthens your application significantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists occupancy specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job postings for the specific portfolio type
Affordable housing occupancy roles differ substantially from market-rate or senior living positions. Match your application language to the portfolio type in each posting, and confirm whether the role involves Tax Credit, Rural Development, or conventional lease files.
Prepare audit-ready examples before interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through how you've handled a file audit, a waitlist discrepancy, or a failed eligibility review. Prepare two or three concrete examples with outcomes rather than general statements about being detail-oriented.
Negotiate recertification workload not just pay
Before accepting an offer, ask about the annual recertification volume per specialist and whether software like Yardi or RealPage is current. High caseloads on outdated systems are a common source of burnout that rarely shows up in a job title or salary discussion.
Occupancy Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most occupancy specialists?
The most active employers for occupancy specialists right now are RHF, RHM Real Estate, and Independent Management Services, and the most openings are in Michigan, Ohio, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Affordable housing owners and property management companies account for the largest share of active postings.
How do you become an occupancy specialist?
Start by gaining experience in leasing or property management administration, then focus on learning affordable housing regulations, particularly LIHTC and HUD programs. Earning a recognized credential such as the Certified Occupancy Specialist designation sharpens your compliance knowledge and makes you competitive for roles that handle regulated portfolios independently.
Can you get hired as an occupancy specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level occupancy specialist roles do exist, particularly at large property management companies that train new staff on their compliance systems. Your strongest assets without direct experience are administrative accuracy, familiarity with document verification, and any coursework or volunteer work involving tenant services, housing assistance programs, or government benefits processing.
What does the occupancy specialist interview process look like?
Most interviews include a screening call with HR, followed by one or two rounds with a compliance manager or regional director. Expect scenario questions about how you'd handle a failed income verification, a missed recertification deadline, or a discrepancy in a tenant file. Some employers give a short written exercise involving a mock certification calculation or file review.
Where can I find and apply to occupancy specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to occupancy specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and program background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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