Property Management Services That Fit Your Affordable Housing Portfolio
Stonelink Property Management
Affordable housing management that protects and strengthens the mission.
The team is already in place. Stonelink Property Management brings asset-grade operations to nonprofit and mission-driven affordable housing across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. NSPIRE inspections and HOME and LIHTC compliance are handled in-house by our dedicated team, with more than 15 years of experience. No subcontractors. No handoffs.
Led by a 17-year affordable housing specialist.
Meliza Urquhart
Affordable Housing Portfolio Manager
17+ years managing affordable housing portfolios across LIHTC, Project-Based Voucher, Section 8, and commercial properties.
Previously oversaw 700+ units across 11 entities at First Realty Management. Currently Co-Chair of the Rhode Island chapter of NEAHMA. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Credentials:
- Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM)
- Minimize Lost Rent
- Cost Effective to Clients
- Guaranteed Results
The Problem with Affordable Housing Management
Many property management companies still run on outdated processes, disconnected systems, and manual paperwork. Better technology exists, but it's rarely fully integrated or automated, so teams keep working the way they have for years.
Affordable housing makes this worse. LIHTC, HOME, and HUD programs, including Section 8 and PBV, each have their own requirements. Using the same procedures and paperwork for every program creates extra work and more errors. It leads to missed deadlines and inspection failures that put funding at risk, and it pulls staff away from residents and the property.
Our affordable housing practice is led by a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) with 17 years of LIHTC, PBV, and Section 8 experience — and a track record of clean compliance audits across 700+ units.
That's how Stonelink Property Management works. We run program-specific workflows, use automation where it removes manual work, and keep clear controls that protect compliance.
Program-Specific Workflows
Set up by program, unit by unit. Each program (LIHTC, HOME, HUD/Section 8, PBV) is set up at the property and unit level in AppFolio. Every unit follows its own compliance rules, not a one-size-fits-all process.
Agency-ready reports. Program data is built into our system. Reports are generated to meet HUD and state agency requirements.
Automation
Automatic recertification notices. Residents are notified at 120, 90, and 30 days, with a list of documents to bring for their program. Staff track every recertification from due to completed.
Overdue files escalated. Overdue recertifications are flagged right away. Noncompliance notices are generated, date-stamped, and saved to the resident record, creating a clear compliance history.
Controls
Every file reviewed. Internal review catches missing documents, signatures, and calculation errors before submission. Our software flags discrepancies along the way.
Audit and inspection prep in-house. Before agency reviews, we check files and units, assign corrective actions, and confirm they're done. Status is tracked unit by unit.
How We're Different
We go beyond property management by creating communities where residents feel valued, respected, and at home. From streamlined leasing support to attentive maintenance, Stonelink is committed to making affordable housing simple and stress-free.
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Operations that protect the mission
Asset-level financial reporting, capital planning, and performance benchmarks. Stronger NOI, healthier reserves, and a portfolio positioned to support your organization's long-term work.
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In-house NSPIRE v3.0 inspection
NSPIRE Star v3.0 certified with a dedicated in-house inspector through U.S. Inspection Group. We catch issues before HUD does — saving 30–60 days vs. third-party walkthroughs.
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Industry leadership in affordable housing
Our team includes a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), and the Co-Chair of the Rhode Island chapter of the New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA).
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Compliance infrastructure built in
HUD, HOME, VAWA, Section 8, and LIHTC — handled by people who do this work every day, not as an afterthought.
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Reporting owners actually use
Monthly financial, physical condition, and compliance reporting in formats your board, lender, or syndicator can read without translation.
Who We Work With
We manage affordable housing portfolios for nonprofit owners, mission-driven developers, and LIHTC owners across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
PCF Development
Managing approx. 300 units across Pawtucket -Central Falls while supporting PCF Developement's core mission to foster safe, stable, and thriving neighborhoods.
Justice Assistance
33 units of affordable housing in Providence, Rhode Island, serving renters earning 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or less.
We also work alongside RIHousing, local housing authorities, and HUD field offices on compliance, voucher administration, and inspection coordination — keeping our owners in good standing across every funding source.
Certifications & Compliance
- In-house Inspector through U.S. Inspection Group (USIG)
- Accredited Residential Manager (ARM)
- HUD, HOME, and Section 8 expertise
- Fair Housing & Section 504 Compliance Certified
- LIHTC and Project-Based Voucher experience
- VAWA compliance expertise
- MOR, REAC, and NSPIRE inspection readiness
- Bilingual operations (English / Spanish)
- Rhode Island Housing program expertise
- Licensed and insured in RI and MA
Considering a new management partner for your affordable housing portfolio?
We offer a no-cost portfolio assessment for nonprofit owners and mission-driven developers. We'll review your current operating performance, compliance status, and physical condition — and give you a written analysis of where the portfolio stands.
Request a Portfolio Assessment
Areas We Serve
Property Management in Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts.