Affordable Housing Analyst

Role Summary

The Affordable Housing Analyst works with the Affordable Housing Board to study housing market conditions, propose affordable housing programs, evaluate the financial design of proposed affordable housing projects, and coordinate with government and partner agencies to monitor and evaluate affordable housing in Lexington.

What You'll Do

Apply deep knowledge of single-family and multi-family developments and affordable housing finance, including loans, grants, tax credits, bonds and mortgage structures
Review and analyze applications from housing developers, including complex financial and development data
Make independent, high-impact decisions that affect multi-million-dollar funding
Decide whether projects are financially sound, using detailed math and underwriting methods
Recommend projects to receive funding and present recommendations to the Affordable Housing Board of Directors
Work with the Law Department to finalize contracts and complete financing process
Ensure compliance with all Affordable Housing Fund requirements
Prepare activity reports and presentations for the Board of Directors, city officials and the public
Perform affordable housing research and studies including strategic planning and assessing housing needs in Lexington
Supervise the Affordable Housing Specialist position
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or a field related to the job
Six (6) years of related experience with housing developments and financing

Preferred Qualifications

Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government jobs

Affordable Housing Program & Finance Manager