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Section 8 Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$52K - $58K/yr

Section 8 Specialist Salary: $52,020 - $58,685 Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA ... inspection requests. * Coordinates the execution of leases and Housing Assistance Payments ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for section eight housing inspection in the United States is $56,390.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Section Eight Housing Inspection vs Housing Inspector?

AspectSection Eight Housing InspectionHousing Inspector
CertificationsHUD certifications, housing quality standardsBuilding codes, safety standards, certifications vary by state
Work EnvironmentPublic housing, government agencies, residential unitsVarious settings including residential, commercial, government
Employer & IndustryHUD, public housing authoritiesLocal government, private firms, federal agencies

Section Eight Housing Inspectors focus specifically on evaluating properties for compliance with HUD's Housing Quality Standards for subsidized housing. Housing Inspectors may work across a broader range of properties, including private and commercial buildings, assessing compliance with local building codes and safety standards. While both roles require knowledge of safety and building regulations, Section Eight Housing Inspectors specialize in government-assisted housing programs, making their roles distinct yet overlapping in property assessment and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Section Eight Housing Inspection job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,390 per year, or $27.1 per hour.
Housing Specialist II

Housing Specialist II

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Interview residents and applicants to obtain and verify income and family composition for eligibility in HCV/Section 8 Programs.

  • Process changes, certifications, and correspondence for applicants and participants using agency software in accordance with program rules.

  • Provide assistance to clients by answering questions, conducting briefings, and responding to communications regarding the HCV/Section 8 programs.

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include, but are not necessarily limited to:
  • Interview residents and applicants to obtain and verify all income and family composition to establish initial and continued eligibility of applicants and participants for HCV/Section 8 Programs.
  • Timely complete all required certifications timely, in accordance to agency policies, procedures and federal regulations.
  • Process reported changes of applicant and participating families utilizing CMHA’s software system.
  • Calculate monthly payments for housing assistance payment, tenant rent to owner and utilities.
  • Perform walk in duty to provide assistance to clients.
  • Generate appointments, terminations, addendum notifications and various correspondence, forms and letters from CMHA’s software system for participants, owners, applicants and others in accordance with program rules.
  • Develop positive professional relationships with applicants, participants and property owners for delivery of service in accordance with CMHA’s established Gold Performance Standards.
  • Follow up with the client and landlord to gather necessary forms and/or status of units.
  • Assist with and conduct briefing sessions. Performs a re-briefing if the client does not understand and/or needs clarity concerning the HCV/Section 8 programs.
  • Update client records, answer questions, estimate the subsidy, tenant rent to owner and utilities for applicants and participants in accordance with program rules, regulations and CMHA’s established SOPs.
  • Process RTAs and list units for inspection.
  • Answer and timely respond to email, phone, verbal, electronic and written communications from both internal and external clients.
  • Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, etc. utilizing primarily Microsoft Office and CMHA’s Agency specific Software system(s).
  • Prepare, organize, print and assemble various material used in a variety of agency functions.
  • Input information and extrapolate reports from the computer system relative to Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  • Review and process information for both owner and participant terminations from the HCV program.
  • Provide customer service in accordance to CMHA’s Gold Standards to both internal and external clients, community stakeholders and other agency contacts.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of PC-based software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook ).
  • At least two (2) years of college level courses in Business Math, Social Work, Community Relations or Communication or equivalent experience.
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in social work or related field, which requires contact with the public, or similar work involving evaluation of personal income and other assets.
  • Must be proficient in basic business math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and percentages).
  • Experience with implementing contracts, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent customer services skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Must enjoy working with numbers and have the ability to frequently memorized data.
  • Knowledge of HUD regulations and advanced business math.
  • The incumbent must possess a housing specialist certification within 12 months of employment with CMHA as a HCV/Section 8 Housing Specialist. Incumbent must also take and pass all additional certification training and certifications offered during the course of employment in this position.

OTHER: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence, and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the CMHA auto liability policy. The incumbent may have no more than 6 accumulated points in 3 consecutive years.