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​​We believe strong communities make strong economies and we are proud to play a role.​        ​

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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,
C​HFA began making loans to businesses.​​​​
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investing in colorado's success

Over the past 44 years, CHFA has invested more than $16.7 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:
  • 103,041 ​Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
  • 134,970 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
  • 66,208 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
  • 5,037 businesses access capital to support 63,296 jobs.​​​
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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 & Events

  • October 19, 2018

    Lumien II Breaks Ground in Durango

    Construction begins on 36 units of new affordable housing, including nine units to serve formerly homeless A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 18 to celebrate the construction of Lumien II, a new 36-unit affordable rental housing development in

  • October 15, 2018

    chfa hires southern colorado community relationship manager

    CHFA has selected Caroline Trani to serve as its Southern Colorado Community Relationship Manager. In this role, Trani actively engages with key housing and economic development stakeholders, community members, customers, and local government in Southern

  • September 25, 2018

    Income Averaging FAQs and Policy

    CHFA has been working diligently to implement the new Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Income Averaging allowance approved by Congress as part of the Consolidated Budget Act of 2018. Over the summer, CHFA held stakeholder forums to review the Income
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