Housing Eligibility Assistant

Job overview

The Housing Eligibility Assistant role is onsite in Albany, NY. Compensation is $51,521.69 per year. The position supports Albany Housing Authority’s Section 8 and public housing programs. The role determines applicant and tenant eligibility under housing authority policies and HUD regulations, helping administer admissions, occupancy, and rental assistance programs. It reviews documentation, calculates rents and subsidies, communicates decisions, and monitors assisted housing compliance.

What you'll do

• Interview applicants and property owners
• review income and eligibility documents
• calculate rents and subsidy allowances
• monitor property standards and housing quality inspections
• interpret HUD regulations and issue approval or rejection notices
• refer clients to public service agencies
• conduct annual certification reviews
• visit housing sites
• address landlord and tenant complaints
• and provide notices regarding violations or noncompliance. May direct clerical support staff, serve as a hearing officer, or counsel clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing eligibility

section 8

public housing

hud regulations

rental assistance

albany ny

albany housing authority

full-time

day schedule

$51,521.69/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Albany Housing Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Housing Programs. Sector: 92.