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March 3, 2023

CHFA’s 2022 Community Report is now available. In the report, learn how CHFA invested $3 billion to support affordable housing and community development in 2022.

January 20, 2023

CHFA is pleased to announce the dates for its 2023 Direct Effect Awards. Direct Effect Awards are an opportunity for CHFA to recognize and support Colorado nonprofits whose missions align with our work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

January 5, 2023

CHFA is proud to announce the promotion of Jerilynn Martinez Francis as CHFA’s new chief communications and community partnerships officer. In her role, Jerilynn will serve as a member of CHFA’s executive team, reporting directly to the executive director and CEO.

December 12, 2022

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

December 7, 2022

CHFA is proud to announce its Round Three 2022 Direct Effect Award recipients. CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognize Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

June 30, 2022

Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, June 30th, by 11:59pm MT. Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for an award for your nonprofit.

June 29, 2022

Please join CHFA for its 2022 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 31st, at Fossil Trace Golf Course in Golden, Colorado.

June 23, 2022

CHFA; Housing Colorado; and Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing (DOH) are pleased to host six statewide Outreach and Engagement Forums.

June 1, 2022

CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the second round of 2022 Direct Effect Awards is now open.

May 25, 2022

CHFA’s 2022 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, August 31st, at Fossil Trace Golf Course in Golden, Colorado.

March 1, 2022

CHFA’s 2021 Community Report is now available. In the report, learn how CHFA invested $3.1 billion to support affordable housing and community development in 2021.

February 28, 2022

Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, February 28 by 11:59pm MT. Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for an award for your nonprofit.

February 21, 2022

Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due Monday, February 28th by 11:59pm MT. Direct Effect Awards are an opportunity for CHFA to recognize and support Colorado nonprofits whose missions align with our work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

February 2, 2022

CHFA is excited to announce the launch of our refreshed website on Tuesday, February 8, 2022! While the infrastructure will remain the same—meaning you won’t have to learn new paths to the information you need—this “website refresh” will provide a more

February 1, 2022

CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the first round of 2022 Direct Effect Awards is now open. Direct Effect Awards are an opportunity for CHFA to recognize and support Colorado nonprofits whose missions align with our work to strengthen

January 21, 2022

CHFA is grateful to our community partners for coming together to raise recovery funds for those impacted by the devastating Boulder County fires. CHFA made an initial $25,000 donation to the Community Foundation of Boulder County.

December 10, 2021

Happy Holidays from CHFA!

March 20, 2020

Dear partners, Amid the COVID-19 situation and its effect on local economies, OEDIT and CHFA understand that small businesses need help quickly and efficiently. We are encouraging lenders to consider using the Cash Collateral Support (CCS) and Colorado

February 26, 2019

Nationwide, more than $51 billion of New Markets Tax Credit capital has been invested into thousands of businesses and real estate developments since 2003. Please join Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Central States Development Partners, CHHS,

February 11, 2019

Please join Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Central States Development Partners, CHHS, and the Valued Advisor Fund to learn how to access New Markets Tax Credits for your qualified business or real estate development. These unique tax credits have