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Celebrating 50 Years...

celebrating 50 years of strengthening colorado

CHFA is celebrating 50 years of strengthening Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

Throughout the year, we are celebrating CHFA's impact as well as the partners who have made the work possible and laid the foundation for future efforts. We invite you to check back regularly as we continue to share stories about our customers, partners, and changemakers shaping the future.


50th Anniversary Features
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CHFA Timeline
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50 for 50: Customer Stories
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CHFA Snapshots

How CHFA Strengthens Colorado

Impact and Innovation

Weekly Spotlights

CHFA's Mission

We strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.​​

Learn more about CHFA's Mission and Philosophy

50 Years of Community Investment

Since 1974, CHFA has invested $35.3 billion to support affordable housing and community development across Colorado.

153,043

Customers served with CHFA homeownership programs

197,896

Households supported with CHFA-sponsored homebuyer education classes

82,597

Affordable rental housing units supported with loans

83,851

Affordable rental housing units supported by housing tax credits

8,945

Businesses supported with CHFA business lending programs

88,340

Jobs impacted

$22M

Invested in community partnerships, grants, donations, and sponsorships

$35.3B

Total invested since 1974
Data as of December 31, 2023
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CHFA Community Reports

CHFA’s vision is that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity. Each year, CHFA produces a Community Report to highlight the work of the prior year. 
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CHFA Beneficiary Reports

CHFA’s Beneficiary reports illustrate key demographic information about who CHFA serves across our different program areas. Each report also highlights how CHFA’s customer profile compares to the Colorado market.

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CHFA Customer Spotlight

Home Builders Foundation (HBF) is a nonprofit organization based in Englewood whose mission is to build independence, provide opportunities, and elevate lives for individuals and families with disabilities.
Learn more about their story View more CHFA customer stories
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CHFA Snapshot

Over the last five decades, CHFA has helped more than 153,000 Coloradans achieve their dreams of homeownership by investing in mortgage loans, down payment assistance, homebuyer education, and foreclosure prevention.
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