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CHFA is pleased to announce a partnership with Zogo, a leading financial technology firm, to offer free access to Zogo’s financial education mobile app for Colorado homebuyers.

CHFA's annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $105,000 for Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) on Tuesday,

CHFA is proud to announce its Round One 2025 Direct Effect Award recipients. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,171,204 to 132 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount in Round One is $8,873.

CHFA is pleased to announce it has awarded $4,832,748 in state Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) to three developments that will support the construction of 220 affordable middle-income rental housing units.

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 is pleased to announce 12 developments have been awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the construction or preservation of 679 affordable rental housing units in Colorado.

CHFA is pleased to welcome Guadalupe Gutierrez-Vasquez as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 13, 2025.

CHFA is pleased to welcome Colorado State Senator Marc Snyder to its board of directors. CHFA’s board serves as its governing body and is tasked with supporting CHFA’s mission to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

CHFA is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Bryan as executive director and CEO, effective March 1, 2025.

CHFA is donating $8,060 to We Don’t Waste, a nonprofit organization based in Denver working to increase food access and protect the planet by rescuing and repurposing food, while educating and advocating to increase food security and decrease food waste.

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.

The United States Department of the Treasury announced that it has allocated $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to the Colorado Growth and Revitalization (CGR) Fund. Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) administers NMTCs through the CGR Fund...

Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) for the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ 2024 List, which is based on analysis of employee survey feedback from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies across the nation that have between 100 and 999 employees.

CHFA's annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $150,000 for NEWSED Community Development Corporation (NEWSED) on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

CHFA is proud to announce its Round One 2024 Direct Effect Award recipients. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,362,000 to 104 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount in Round One is $13,096.

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.

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.

CHFA is pleased to announce 13 developments have been awarded a reservation of federal 9 percent Housing Tax Credits along with an award of federal 4 percent credit to a paired development.

CHFA was recently awarded $464,414 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through its Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program. The funds will support a total of 11 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies located in Colorado.

CHFA is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Johnson as CHFA’s new chief operating officer (COO).

CHFA congratulates Maria De Cambra, executive director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), on her appointment to its board of directors. CHFA’s 11-member board serves as its governing body and is tasked with furthering CHFA’s mission to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

CHFA welcomes Kaylee A. Romero as its newest Community Relationship Manager serving the San Luis Valley and surrounding region.

Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced six recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds.

Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced eleven recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity(opens in new window) funds.

Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced 21 recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Land Banking funds.

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.

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.

Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced funding to support the growth of eight modular housing manufacturers across Colorado.

Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the first 16 recipients of the voter approved Proposition 123 Land Banking funds.

As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rolls out, housing agencies around the country are preparing to deploy additional funds, incentivizing developers to incorporate green designs, and boosting cooperation with state energy offices.

The passage of Proposition 123 by voters in November of 2022 was a historic milestone for Colorado, and indicative of the great need across rural, urban, and mountain communities alike.

Higher interest rates and for-sale prices may be a barrier, but for those ready to plunge into home ownership, the best advice is to get educated.

The Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP), announced today by Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), introduces new funding opportunities to support the development and expansion of Colorado’s innovative housing manufacturing businesses.

Warren Village, a Denver-based organization focused on helping low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty to self-sufficiency is pleased to announce a $26m award from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).

The projects will have 1,463 income-restricted units between them.

On Thursday morning, Denver City leaders celebrated the grand opening of The Reserves at Green Valley Ranch, a mixed-income apartment complex.

CONCORD, N.H. – Nine organizations have come together to create a financing vehicle that positions homeowners in Colorado manufactured home communities to successfully purchase their neighborhoods when they come up for sale.

A 172-unit development is being built to help meet the housing needs of workers in Breckenridge, Colorado. The new community will serve residents earning between 80% and 120% of the area median income, with studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes.

Adams State University students majoring in the mechanical engineering degree may be eligible for a new Building the Future Scholarship established by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). CHFA’s Building the Future Scholarship will assist Adams State mechanical engineering majors with educational expenses.

The U.S. Treasury Department has awarded the State of Colorado a State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) grant. This funding could result in more than $100 million over the next 5+ years to leverage ten times that amount

Lincoln Avenue Capital (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, announced this week that it closed on the financing for the construction of InterQuest Ridge Apartments.

Construction has begun on Trailhead Community’s affordable housing project in Littleton. The first-of-its-kind apartment complex in Colorado will allocate 50 percent of its 80 units for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the other

Today, the White House and U.S. Department of Treasury are hosting a White House Summit on Building Lasting Eviction Prevention Reform. As funds for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) are beginning to wind down,

Fort Lewis College will offer four $2,500 scholarships to students this fall majoring in public health. The college is one of five institutions receiving scholarship funding as part of the CHFA Building the Future Scholarship fund.

CHFA and RentTrack, the multifamily leader and pioneer of reporting rent payments to all three credit reporting agencies, today announce a shared housing and credit solution pilot program. House Bill 21-1134 created the Tenant Credit Reporting Pilot Program, which will be administered by CHFA. The program invites landlords and renters at their properties to voluntarily participate, and aims to emphasize renter populations that are underserved and under-represented in homeownership.

Today, the Colorado Department of the Treasury, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), and Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) launched the Colorado Loans for Increasing Mainstreet Business and Economic Recovery (CLIMBER). CLIMBER is a statewide loan fund that will provide up to $250 million in working capital to Colorado small businesses through 2023.

Downtown Colorado Inc. selected four San Luis Valley communities to participate in the 2021 Colorado Challenge Accelerator Program as well as the IN THE GAME: Small Town Challenge Studios April 27-30.

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado regarding the Draft 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan (the Plan).

CHFA recently supported Vina Senior Residences in Denver with $13,745,050 in financing through its Partnership-to-Perm Affordable Bond Loan (PAIRABLE) program, $5,305,900 in permanent financing through the Sizeable Multifamily Affordable Risk Share Tool (SMART), and $715,000 through the CHFA Housing Opportunity Fund (CHFA HOF).

“Financial education” and “fun” aren’t usually in the same sentence. That’s all changing with CHFA’s collaboration with Zogo, a gamified financial education app.

Join CHFA in partnership with JMF Community Mashup at Spangalang Brewery for the September event in the Building Legacy: A Black Homeownership Series.

“Financial education” and “fun” aren’t usually in the same sentence. That’s all changing with CHFA’s new partnership with Zogo, a gamified financial education app. Like Duolingo, Zogo rewards users for completing bite-sized education modules and answering short post-lesson quizzes.

The value of companion animals in our lives is well understood and backed by decades of research. Although owners and operators of affordable housing often anecdotally understand the importance of the human-animal bond, knowing what steps to take to implement a pet-inclusive housing policy can be elusive.

Committed to our vision that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity, CHFA is excited to announce that in the coming weeks we will allow permanent interest rate buydowns on our programs.

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado regarding the Draft 2026 Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit Allocation Plan (the Plan).

Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, September 12, 2025, by 11:59pm MT.

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado to Amend the 2025-2026 Amended Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (the QAP). The purpose of this hearing is to receive input on an Amendment to the QAP for 2026.

Working in teams can be rewarding and at the same time, it is often difficult to juggle how to best manage the variety of personalities, communication styles, and priorities.

As a reminder, CHFA is accepting applications for the Proposition 123 Equity program through Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:00pm MT.

Topics: Compliance Forms for Housing Tax Credit and Multifamily Loan Programs Updated for HOTMA | 2026 HOTMA Inflation-adjusted Factors | Upcoming HOTMA Trainings Through chfareach

In this issue: CHFA Introduces Multifamily Loan Program Improvements | Private Activity Bond (PAB) Stakeholder Outreach Meeting | Housing Affordability Gap Webinar | Direct Effect Awards | Season Two of The Buildout Podcast Begins September 4th | CHFA Featured on Great Day Colorado

A challenging budget environment created by H.R.1 has required the Colorado General Assembly and the Governor to make tough decisions about program funding, including reduced funding for OEDIT’s Proposition 123 programs.

The 2026 Housing Credit Summit will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

January 1st is approaching. Ensure your staff are up to date with HOTMA and Housing Tax Credit compliance. This comprehensive workshop will guide you through the essentials of day-to-day property compliance, tax credit fundamentals, and the nuances of qualifying households post-HOTMA.

Information on upcoming training offered by CHFA Home Finance in September 2025.

Join CHFA for a webinar on Wednesday, September 10th, from Noon to 1:00pm. The webinar will address Colorado’s housing affordability gap, and the factors influencing Colorado’s housing affordability challenges and opportunities.

CHFA is inviting stakeholders to discuss affordable rental housing development financing using PAB, specifically regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4th, affecting PAB.

As a reminder, CHFA will begin accepting applications for the Proposition 123 Equity program beginning Monday, August 25th. Additionally, a webinar will be held Wednesday, August 27th, to discuss the Affordable Housing Financing Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Plan.

This comprehensive one-day training is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC), focusing on property ownership concepts and compliance requirements.

CHFA is improving the way we do business. We’ve heard you and are making our closing process faster and more streamlined to get your project moving forward more quickly.

Speaking with a mortgage loan professional is a great way to learn about the loan types and down payment assistance options available to you once you are ready to buy a home.

CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the second round of 2025 Direct Effect Awards is now open.