Housing Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Housing Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Assessing clients' eligibility and determining their housing and service needs.
  • Assisting clients with the search for available properties and negotiating terms on behalf of clients.
  • Collaborating with government agencies, community organizations, and property owners.
  • Preparing and maintaining daily logs, records, activity documentation, and reports.
  • Understanding and adhering to program rules and restrictions.
  • Ensuring clients understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants.
  • Investigating and resolving client and landlord issues.
  • Providing clients with information and referring them to additional support programs or services.
  • Assisting with the closure of cases.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Housing Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Housing Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.