CHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
CHFA's 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 $35.3 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:
- 153,043 Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
- 197,896 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
- 82,597 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
- 8,945 businesses access capital to support 88,340 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.
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CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the second round of 2024 Direct Effect Awards is now open.
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.
The Senate is preparing to vote on a critical tax bill that would expand and enhance affordable housing tax credits and bonds.
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.
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