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Posted 29 July, 2026

Director of Real Estate - Affordable Housing

LHH US
Richmond, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Director of Real Estate Development | Affordable Housing
Richmond, CA (Hybrid) | $175K-$205K

Are you an affordable housing development leader who can take projects from concept to completion?

We're partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit developer seeking a Director of Real Estate Development to lead a growing portfolio of affordable housing projects throughout Northern California.

This is not a traditional real estate development role.

We're looking for someone who has deep experience in affordable housing finance, tax credits, public funding applications, community engagement, and leading development teams. You'll oversee a pipeline of approximately 20 projects while managing a team of project managers and development professionals.

What We're Looking For:

'05; Affordable housing development experience (required)

'05; LIHTC / Tax Credit expertise

'05; Funding applications, grants, loans, and public financing

'05; Experience leading projects from acquisition through construction and closeout

'05; Strong leadership and people management skills

'05; Ability to navigate community meetings, public presentations, and stakeholder engagement

Why This Opportunity?
  • Highly visible leadership role
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Mission-driven organization making a direct impact on underserved communities
  • Opportunity to shape the future growth of a respected affordable housing developer
  • Competitive compensation: $175K-$205K
This is not a fit for commercial real estate, market-rate development, property management, or real estate sales professionals.

If you've spent your career building affordable housing communities and are ready to lead at a strategic level, I'd love to connect.

Benefits: Make a meaningful community impact while enjoying a strong benefits package including Kaiser medical, 403(b), paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $205,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Kathleen Calderara

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.