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 $37.4 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:
- 155,501 Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
- 205,796 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
- 84,040 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
- 9,505 businesses access capital.
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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CHFA is pleased to announce a partnership with Esusu, Inc.—a leading financial technology company leveraging positive rent reporting for credit building—to sponsor rent reporting services for tenants living in CHFA-supported properties. This new partnership builds on the success of the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program administered by CHFA between 2021-2024.
CHFA is pleased to announce that Governor Jared Polis has appointed Beth Klein and Pat Meyers, and reappointed Sylvia Wirba, to its board of directors. CHFA’s 11-member board serves as the governing body of the organization and establishes policies to further its mission of affordable housing and community development.
CHFA published a new white paper exploring the various influencing factors driving Colorado’s housing affordability gap, as well as how cost burden varies across regions and demographics.
This week the Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Senator Mike Crapo, released the proposed text of the budget reconciliation bill that contains several priorities of the Trump Administration’s agenda.
The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) financing authorized under HB24-1152 will be operated by CHFA under a contract with the Colorado Economic Development Commission and Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).
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