Avita Property Management LLC
Leasing Consultant - LIHTC
Austin, TX
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Full time
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The Leasing Consultant is responsible for leasing apartment homes, supporting occupancy goals, providing excellent resident service, and ensuring compliance with applicable affordable housing program requirements. This position requires experience with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, or other income-restricted housing programs.
About Avita Property Management LLC
Description
Leasing Consultant with Affordable Housing Experience Required
Join the Avita Property Management Team!
Leasing Consultant – Affordable Housing (LIHTC)
Austin, TX Area
Competitive Pay | Full-Time | Benefits Eligible
Love People? Love Sales? Love Making a Difference?
At Avita Property Management, we don't just lease apartments—we create communities where people love to live. We're looking for an energetic, customer-focused Leasing Consultant with LIHTC (Affordable Housing) experience who is passionate about helping families find their next home while delivering an exceptional resident experience.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and take pride in providing outstanding customer service, we'd love to meet you!
Why Join Avita?
· Positive and supportive team culture
· Career growth and advancement opportunities
· Ongoing training and professional development
· Competitive compensation
· Employee recognition and team events
· Make a difference in the communities you serve
At Avita, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We work hard, celebrate successes together, and create an environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.
What You'll Do
As the Leasing Consultant, you will be the first impression of our community and play a key role in achieving occupancy goals while providing exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities include:
- Welcome every prospect, resident, and guest with enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Build relationships with prospective residents by understanding their housing needs and presenting the community as the perfect place to call home.
- Conduct engaging apartment tours showcasing community amenities and apartment features.
- Respond promptly and professionally to phone calls, emails, online inquiries, and walk-in traffic.
- Follow up consistently with prospects to convert leads into signed leases.
- Review rental applications and assist with applicant screening and verification.
- Prepare lease agreements and move-in documentation.
- Ensure model apartments, tour paths, and vacant units are clean, attractive, and ready for showings.
- Maintain knowledge of local market conditions, competing communities, and neighborhood amenities.
- Assist with marketing initiatives, outreach events, and resident retention programs.
- Help maintain accurate leasing reports, traffic logs, and market surveys.
- Deliver an outstanding customer experience from the first interaction through move-in.
Affordable Housing (LIHTC) Responsibilities
This position requires previous LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Explain affordable housing qualifications and eligibility requirements to applicants.
- Process affordable housing applications accurately and efficiently.
- Collect and review income, asset, and household documentation.
- Complete and maintain applicant certifications and annual recertifications.
- Ensure resident files remain compliant and audit-ready.
- Maintain compliance with LIHTC, Fair Housing, and all applicable federal, state, and local housing regulations.
- Work closely with compliance partners to ensure timely processing of files.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is...
✔ Passionate about helping people
✔ Friendly, outgoing, and approachable
✔ Highly organized and detail-oriented
✔ Professional and dependable
✔ Motivated by goals and sales success
✔ A strong communicator
✔ Proactive and solution-focused
✔ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
✔ Able to build trust and lasting relationships with residents
✔ Committed to providing exceptional customer service
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of multifamily property management and leasing experience
- LIHTC (Affordable Housing) experience required
- Affordable housing experience involving LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, or similar programs.
- Knowledge of income qualification, household eligibility, verifications, certifications, and recertifications.
- Working knowledge of Fair Housing requirements.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- Experience managing and maintaining resident files
- Strong customer service, sales, and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work Saturdays as scheduled
- Valid driver's license
- Successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Preferred
- Experience with Yardi
- Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations
- Affordable housing certification, such as TCS, HCCP, COS, or equivalent.
- Experience with certifications and annual recertifications
- Experience with affordable housing compliance and file audits
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Avita Property Management, we believe that great communities begin with great people. We foster a collaborative, energetic workplace where your ideas are valued, your accomplishments are recognized, and your career can grow. Whether you're helping a family find their new home or celebrating your team's success, you'll be part of a company that is committed to excellence, teamwork, and creating exceptional resident experiences.
If you're ready to bring your affordable housing expertise, positive energy, and passion for customer service to a company that values its employees, we encourage you to apply today!
Join Avita Property Management and help us create communities our residents are proud to call home.
Salary
$20 - $20 per hour