Assistant Property Manager
Chicago, IL
$50,000 – $60,000 / year + leasing incentives
OVERVIEW
An established affordable housing organization in Chicago is hiring two Assistant Property Managers for a scattered-site portfolio of 318 LIHTC and Section 8 townhome units across three Chicago neighborhoods. You'd join a team of one Property Manager and two Assistant Property Managers — this organization promotes from within, and the current APMs were promoted into their roles. This is your opportunity for growth!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own the resident recertification process — annual and interim recerts, home inspections, and follow-ups
- Run the leasing process: screen applicants, show units, prepare leases, process move-ins, and keep enough qualified applicants in the pipeline
- Work with the Property Manager on HUD subsidy processing, including monthly TRACS transmissions and fixing errors
- Prepare and follow up on special claims for vacant units
- Keep tenant files, rent rolls, inspections, and recertification paperwork compliant with funder and regulatory requirements
- Process unit transfers and lease additions for current residents
- Handle move-outs — inspections, damage documentation, and coordinating with maintenance on unit turns
- Flag non-payment, damage, complaints, and other issues to the Property Manager
- Sit on the Tenant Appeals Committee when needed
WHY YOU MATTER
Affordable housing only works if the paperwork is right and residents are treated well — recertifications on time, subsidy payments processed correctly, units turned fast. You're the one holding that together day to day.
WHAT IT TAKES
- 1-2 years of HUD, LIHTC, or Section 8 affordable housing experience
- At least a year processing recertifications and annual interims
- Working knowledge of HUD guidelines, auditing, and project-based voucher requirements
- Fair housing knowledge and genuine customer service/leasing experience
- OneSite or Yardi experience
- Able to get an Illinois Leasing Agent license within 90 days (training and license costs are covered)
- A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a vehicle
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required
- LIHTC, COS, or similar certifications are a plus
THE PERKS!
- $50,000 – $60,000/year, plus a leasing incentive (currently $100 and an extra PTO day based on monthly performance)
- Medical (three plan options), dental, and vision coverage
- $25,000 of life insurance at no cost, plus long- and short-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO that grows with tenure — 15 days in years 1–2, up to 25 by year 4 — plus 12 holidays and a floating day
- Ongoing bi-weekly training on affordable housing topics
- Benefits begin after a 90-day probation period