CHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
CHFA's vision is that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity.
Created in 1973
CHFA’s mission is to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. We were created in 1973 by the Colorado General Assembly to address the shortage of affordable housing in the state.In 1982, when the Colorado economy was experiencing economic difficulties, CHFA began making loans to businesses.
Investing in Colorado's success
Since 1974, CHFA has invested more than $35.3 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:
- 153,043 Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
- 197,896 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
- 82,597 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
- 8,945 businesses access capital to support 88,340 jobs.
Revitalizing neighborhoods and creating jobs
Our network of participating lenders and community partners helps us deploy our resources statewide and are instrumental to our work.We are known for our commitment to innovation and customer service. We also offer a wide variety of professional education classes and technical assistance to help our customers and partners succeed.
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Latest News
CHFA is proud to announce its Round Two 2024 Direct Effect Award recipients.
CHFA is pleased to announce 10 developments will be awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the new construction or preservation of 1,169 affordable rental units.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) a $4.5 million Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) grant to support the preservation and construction of affordable multifamily rental housing in Colorado.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the preliminary selection of three recipients of Proposition 123 Equity program funding.
Earlier today, I shared with the Board of Directors my intention to retire as CHFA’s Executive Director and CEO effective March 2025.
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