Housing Assistant

Job overview

The Housing Assistant role is onsite in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with pay of $18–$22 per hour. The Benton Township Housing Commission provides affordable housing services to local residents and supports access to safe, stable housing. The assistant helps applicants and residents navigate housing applications, eligibility screening, and program enrollment while maintaining accurate records and supporting inspections, lease signings, and unit turnover. The role also coordinates with community partners, processes rent payments, and helps ensure compliance with housing regulations and commission policies.

What you'll do

• Assist with applications, eligibility screenings, and enrollment
• maintain resident files and databases
• respond to inquiries and service requests
• support inspections, lease signings, and unit turnover
• coordinate with social service agencies and community partners
• process rent payments and track accounts
• support compliance with HUD regulations and fair housing laws.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing assistant

affordable housing

resident services

housing applications

hud programs

full-time

benton harbor mi

benton township housing commission

property management

public service

$18–$22/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), employee discounts, health insurance, and paid time off.

About the employer

BENTON TOWNSHIP HOUSING COMMISSION is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Housing Programs. Sector: 92.