Our mission is to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
Our 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 $32.5 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:
- 147,372 Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
- 189,652 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
- 79,265 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
- 8,411 businesses access capital to support 85,301 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.
Latest News
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA; S. 1557 and H.R. 3238) was reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support.
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.
CHFA congratulates State Representative Shannon Bird on her appointment to its board of directors. CHFA’s board serves as its governing body, and is tasked with supporting CHFA’s mission.
CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the first round of 2023 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 Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
Please join CHFA for its 2023 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 19th, at Fossil Trace Golf Course in Golden, Colorado. This year’s beneficiary is the Home Builders Foundation.
Events
May
31
10:00 AM MT
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June
05
1:00 PM MT
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June
07
9:00 AM MT
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June
07
9:45 AM MT
DMAR North Office, Westminster
June
07
10:00 AM MT
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