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CHFA is pleased to announce 14 developments have been awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the construction or preservation of 634 affordable rental housing units in Colorado.

The United States Department of the Treasury announced that it has allocated $90 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to the Colorado Growth and Revitalization (CGR) Fund.

CHFA is pleased to announce that Governor Jared Polis has appointed Melinda Pollack and Willa Williford to its Board of Directors.

CHFA announced today that it will donate $175,000 to 36 organizations working to address hunger and food insecurity in Colorado.

CHFA is donating $1.3 million to 122 nonprofits working to advance affordable housing and economic opportunity across Colorado this month as part of its Direct Effect Awards.

CHFA is pleased to announce nine developments will be awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the new construction of 840 affordable rental units.

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.

Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the selection of nine new housing developments that will receive funding from voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds.

Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Business & Funding Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced a first-of-its-kind state program for renters living in properties financed by the Proposition 123 Equity program.

The awards announced today include low-cost loans and grants funded by the Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP), as well as financing provided through the Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Financing Fund.

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

Today, Governor Polis, Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the City and County of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) announced the launch of Housing Hub Colorado.

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

Have you experienced challenges or confusion about Housing Tax Credit/CHFA Loan compliance in Colorado? Are there parts of HOTMA you’d like to understand better?

In this session we will talk about what makes housing “home” for our residents, and what this may look like across cultures, regions, and socioeconomic classes.

This is a reminder that CHFA and the Office of Economic Development of International Trade (OEDIT) will host two webinars next week seeking feedback on the Affordable Housing Financing Fund Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Plan.

Coming soon in July 2026: CHFA Schools To Home was created to help Colorado public school employees purchase homes and live in the communities where they work.

Down payment assistance is essential for many people buying a home right now. Four in 10 homeowners (40 percent) say they received down payment assistance on their current home, up from 35 percent in 2023.

Please join CHFA for its 2026 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September 16th, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado.

The Colorado Multifamily Affordable Housing Electrification Hub features technical resources, peer learning, and financing and development resources related to electrification design and decisions for affordable multifamily housing developments.

CHFA is ready to welcome more properties into the Rent Reporting Program. As of Q1, 36 properties and nearly 600 residents are enrolled across Colorado.

All staff working on Supportive Housing properties in property management, human services, and maintenance roles are invited to the 2026 Supportive Housing Staff Retreat.

The 2026 Housing Tax Credit Application (V8.2) (XLSX) is now available on the CHFA website. Older versions of the application will no longer be accepted.

CHFA and the Colorado OEDIT will hold public hearings in Colorado seeking feedback on the Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Financing Fund Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Plan.

On May 1, 2026, HUD released updated Multifamily Tax Subsidy Program income limits. The 2026 income limit and maximum rent tables for Colorado are now available on CHFA’s website.

As HUD transitions from the outdated UPCS and HQS protocols to the modern NSPIRE framework, the emphasis on unit conditions brings new challenges for everyone.

CHFA’s new initiative to expand the use of recycled private activity bonds (PAB) is seeing results.

CHFA is pleased to announce the publication of a revised and updated CHFA Seller’s Guide. This version is a comprehensive update of the guide and incorporates recent CHFA program and process changes previously announced via CHFA eNews announcements, webinars, and program matrices.

Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, April 30th, by 11:59pm MT.

Chfareach is excited to announce the return of the Service Coordinator Daylong Conference, to be held in downtown Denver on Wednesday, July 29th.

In This Issue: Reminder: Direct Effect Awards Applications Due April 30 | Small-scale Technical Assistance Awardees Announced | Cash Collateral Support (CCS) Program Webinar Recording Available | CHFA’s 2027 Office Relocation

Information on upcoming training offered by CHFA Home Finance in May 2026.

Widespread uncertainty and divisive rhetoric are fueling painful levels of stress. This makes the work of navigating today’s landscape more complex than ever.

The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Letter of Intent (LOI) report is now available on CHFA’s website. The report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who intend to apply for MIHTC.

Before you buy a home, knowing the true costs for homeownership can help you prepare for the ongoing expenses you could have related to homeownership. Last month, we covered ongoing maintenance.

CHFA Home Finance is issuing this reminder due to continued post-closing and purchase review findings. Please review the requirements below as failure to comply may result in CHFA declining to purchase a loan.

This session explores how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973—prohibiting disability discrimination in federally funded programs—applies directly to affordable and supportive housing.

Congratulations to The Edge III in Loveland which celebrated its grand opening this month. Developed by Loveland Housing Authority, Edge III is the final phase of The Edge affordable housing development...