Job Title:
Property Manager Affordable Housing (HCR)
Company: Unity House of Cayuga County
Location: Troy, NY
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Salary Range: $30.66 To $33.35 HourlyIn this role, the Property Manager is responsible for the overall management, compliance, and daily operations of assigned affordable housing properties. The Property Manager maintains compliance with affordable housing regulations including New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), LIHTC, HUD, and Fair Housing requirements, and works collaboratively with maintenance, compliance, and supportive services teams. The goal for this role is to ensures safe, well-maintained housing while supporting the organization’s mission to provide quality housing and promote long-term stability for residents.$750 sign on bonus may applyKey Responsibilities:Property Operations Manage daily operations of assigned affordable housing properties, including leasing, occupancy, waitlists, and resident relations Ensure compliance with HCR, LIHTC, HUD, Fair Housing, and landlord-tenant regulations Coordinate tenant certifications and annual recertifications Conduct regular property and unit inspections Coordinate maintenance activities, capital projects, and vendor services Compliance & Reporting Maintain accurate compliance files for monitoring reviews and audits Complete required reporting for funders and regulatory agencies Stay current on affordable housing regulatory requirements Collaborate with internal compliance staff Financial Management Develop and manage property budgets Monitor rent collections, accounts receivable, and subsidy payments Review and approve invoices and expenses Prepare occupancy, financial, and variance reports Resident Relations Foster a respectful and inclusive community environment Address resident concerns using a trauma-informed, solution-focused approach Collaborate with supportive services staff to promote housing stability Support resident engagement and community-building activities Safety & Risk Management Ensure compliance with safety and emergency procedures Respond to emergencies and critical incidents as needed Qualifications g eneral and physical: Minimum 3–5 years of property management experience Knowledge of affordable housing compliance and regulations Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills Ability to walk properties, climb stairs, and inspect units Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Preferred Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Business Administration, Human Services, or related field Experience with HCR, LIHTC, and/or HUD programs Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment Housing certifications (HCCP, COS, TCS, CPM, ARM) Benefits:13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)56 hours of NYS Sick Leave12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidaysMajor medical leaveMedical/dental/vision/life insurance403b company contributions after one year of employmentTuition reimbursement50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discountsCome work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.