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 pleased to announce the promotion of Kristi Budish to director of community development. Budish has been a member of CHFA’s staff since 2010, most recently serving as manager of commercial operations and underwriting.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the preliminary selection of the first six recipients of the voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity program.
CHFA is proud to announce a new program to support Coloradans who have not previously owned a home, and whose parents or guardians were not homeowners.
Throughout the summer, CHFA will partner with Housing Colorado, the Division of Housing, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to host seven events in communities across the state kicking off in Limon on Monday, July 15th.
Please join CHFA for its 2024 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament on Tuesday, August 13th, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado.
Events
July
29
9:00 AM MT
Durango, Colorado
July
29
1:00 PM MT
Online
July
30
9:00 AM MT
Grand Junction, Colorado
July
30
July
31
11:00 AM MT
In-person, Pueblo