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The Colorado Growth and Revitalization Fund (CGR Fund), administered by Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), announced today it has been awarded $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Devel

CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the second round of 2021 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

CHFA has named Second Chance Center (SCC) as the beneficiary of its 2021 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament. SCC's mission is to help formerly incarcerated people transition to lives of success and fulfillment. SCC’s comprehensive housing program includes

CHFA is pleased to announce that Gov. Jared Polis has appointed Steven Cordova, Kerri Hunter, Jennifer Kermode, Nathan Peterson, and Sylvia Wirba to its board of directors. In addition, Gov. Polis reappointed CHFA’s current board chair, Amber Hills.

CHFA is proud to announce its Round One 2021 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

CHFA has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a vendor to assist CHFA in administering the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program. Pursuant to Colorado House Bill 21-1134, CHFA has been chosen to administer an innovative housing solution pilot

CHFA’s mission is to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and economic development. To further that mission, CHFA desires to enhance our knowledge of statewide rental market dynamics. This includes gaining a better understanding of

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) recognizes and expresses its appreciation to Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-CD7) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-CD2) for co-sponsoring the 2021 Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (H.R. 2573). With their

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) has published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for organizations administering grant or loan programs that support the repair, renovation or rehabilitation of single family owner occupied housing in rur

CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards application 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

Today, the White House released a fact sheet providing further detail on the housing investments it is proposing in the American Jobs Plan. In total, the administration is proposing $213 billion in direct housing funding and more than $100 billion in new

CHFA is pleased to announce the 2021 Direct Effect Awards will open on June 1st. 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 afford

CHFA is pleased to announce 13 developments will be awarded a reservation of federal Housing Tax Credits to support the new construction of 882 affordable apartments. These developments will seek to address various housing needs in Colorado, including tho

via treasury.colorado.gov - 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

CHFA is pleased to announce that Amber Hills, president of FirstBank’s Southwest Market, has been named chair of CHFA’s board of directors. CHFA’s 11-member board serves as the governing body of the organization and establishes policies to further its

centerpostdispatch.com - 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. In 2021, DCI will work

CHFA has become the first state housing finance agency (HFA) in the nation to electronically accept, purchase, and deliver an electronic mortgage note (eNote) to the secondary market. CHFA began its eNote initiative in 2020 to provide greater efficiency

CHFA’s 2020 Community Report is now available. In the report, learn how CHFA invested $3.6 billion to support affordable housing and community development in 2020, a year of historic challenges. Highlights include how CHFA remained fully operational and w

CHFA ) is pleased to announce Cindy Adams has been named its controller/director of accounting. Adams leads CHFA’s accounting and financial reporting functions with direct responsibility and oversight to ensure CHFA conforms to generally accepted

CHFA has been awarded a $5.5 million Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) grant to support the development and preservation of affordable rental housing across Colorado. CHFA was selected to receive an award among 48 total recipients nationwide. This is the fourth C

The Colorado Growth and Revitalization Fund (CGR Fund), administered by Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), announced today it has been awarded $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Devel

CHFA has named Second Chance Center (SCC) as the beneficiary of its 2021 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament. SCC's mission is to help formerly incarcerated people transition to lives of success and fulfillment. SCC’s comprehensive housing program includes

CHFA is pleased to announce that Gov. Jared Polis has appointed Steven Cordova, Kerri Hunter, Jennifer Kermode, Nathan Peterson, and Sylvia Wirba to its board of directors. In addition, Gov. Polis reappointed CHFA’s current board chair, Amber Hills.

CHFA is pleased to announce 13 developments will be awarded a reservation of federal Housing Tax Credits to support the new construction of 882 affordable apartments. These developments will seek to address various housing needs in Colorado, including tho

CHFA is pleased to announce that Amber Hills, president of FirstBank’s Southwest Market, has been named chair of CHFA’s board of directors. CHFA’s 11-member board serves as the governing body of the organization and establishes policies to further its

CHFA has become the first state housing finance agency (HFA) in the nation to electronically accept, purchase, and deliver an electronic mortgage note (eNote) to the secondary market. CHFA began its eNote initiative in 2020 to provide greater efficiency

CHFA ) is pleased to announce Cindy Adams has been named its controller/director of accounting. Adams leads CHFA’s accounting and financial reporting functions with direct responsibility and oversight to ensure CHFA conforms to generally accepted

CHFA has been awarded a $5.5 million Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) grant to support the development and preservation of affordable rental housing across Colorado. CHFA was selected to receive an award among 48 total recipients nationwide. This is the fourth C

CHFA has received a social bond designation, which allows the organization to issue bonds to support programs that have a social impact outcome. Specifically, these bonds will support homeownership programs that serve populations experiencing low and mode

CHFA is pleased to announce that Sen. Rachel Zenzinger has been appointed to serve on 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

CHFA is pleased to welcome Margie Joy and Christopher Lopez as its newest community relationship managers serving the Western Slope and southwest Colorado. In their roles, Joy and Lopez will help CHFA advance its work to strengthen Colorado by investing

CHFA is donating $6,095 to The Piñon Project Family Resource Center, a nonprofit that strengthens children and families in southwest Colorado by providing comprehensive services such as education, mentoring, and other programs to increase family stability

CHFA is pleased to announce 12 developments will be awarded a reservation of state Affordable Housing Tax Credits (AHTC) and federal 4 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the construction or preservation of 994 affordable apartments.

CHFA is pleased to announce it has raised $75,000 to support Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. In lieu of its annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament, CHFA held a virtual donation drive, “Drive It Home for Mt. Carmel” from July 15 through Veteran’s

CHFA is pleased to announce that Kathryn Grosscup has been selected as its new manager of housing tax credits. CHFA is the allocating agency of federal and state housing tax credits in Colorado, which are awarded to developers of affordable rental housing

CHFA is pleased to announce its Executive Director and CEO, Cris White, has received a Most Admired CEO Award from the Denver Business Journal (DBJ). White was selected as a 2020 recipient from a pool of more than 100 nominees. DBJ’s Most Admired CEO

The San Luis Valley Housing Coalition (SLVHC), along with a cohort of leaders from 25 local businesses and organizations, is spearheading efforts to launch a comprehensive study examining housing in the six-county San Luis Valley. The study will analyze t

CHFA is pleased to announce Denver Maw has been named as the organization’s finance director. Maw joined CHFA in 2013 and most recently served as finance manager, overseeing CHFA’s debt issuance and administration. “I look forward to collaborating with

The Colorado Growth and Revitalization Fund (CGR Fund), administered by Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), announced today it has been awarded $50 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Devel

CHFA has been awarded a $453,026 grant to support housing counseling agencies located throughout Colorado. “For Coloradans who need help navigating affordable housing options or maintaining successful homeownership, HUD-approved housing counselors offer

via treasury.colorado.gov - 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

centerpostdispatch.com - 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. In 2021, DCI will work

via globenewswire.com - Recently, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the recipients of state and federal housing tax credits awarded in its second competitive allocation round of the year. The Montbello FreshLo Initiative, a progr

via milehighcre.com - Adams County housing authority Maiker Housing Partners has received Federal and State Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) for the construction of Crossing Pointe South, located at 422

via steamboatpilot.com - With its last three housing development projects and its newest venture, Anglers Four Hundred, the Yampa Valley Housing Authority has locally invested $4.5 million, created $100 million in development and, most importantly, has

via coloradoan.com - Affordable housing in downtown Fort Collins has long been an oxymoron as the lure of Old Town living pushed home prices and rents well beyond the average paycheck. Now, Oak140, a mixed-use affordable apartment project, has the green

via gazette.com - The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority has raised $75,000 in support of Mt.Carmel Veterans Services — a welcome gift amid pandemic-induced struggles. The funds were raised from this summer through Veterans Day via a virtual donation

via gazette.com - In a one-of-a-kind-virtual opening, the Colorado Coalition for the Homelessunveiled its new Renaissance Veterans Apartments at Fitzsimons, intended toprovide 60 units of "supportive housing" for veterans and their immediate families

via crej.com - Colorado Housing and Finance Authority promoted Kathryn Grosscup to housing tax credits manager. CHFA is the allocating agency of federal and state housing tax credits in Colorado, which are awarded to developers of affordable rental

via patch.com - Atlantis Apartments opens, offering many units targeted for individuals with disabilities Denver's Department of Housing Stability (HOST) today celebrated the grand opening of the Atlantis Apartments, a 60-unit community offering income-re

via the-journal.com - Remodeling work has begun on the new Montezuma Heritage Museum in Cortez. Kimble Construction and Silver Creek Builders were the successful bidders for the $314,000 project, said Ann Brown, board chair of the Montezuma County

via postindependent.com - The wood frame of the new Maxfield Heights is rising into the blue sky above Rifle, as construction continues on the 50-unit low-income senior and disabled resident apartments at the corner of Ute Avenue and First Street. Rifle

via chieftain.com - A community collaboration between the United Way of Pueblo County, El Pomar Foundation and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority will help those who were displaced earlier this month by a fire at the Fenix Apartment complex. The Unit

via ncsha.org - On July 14, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing, its annual report documenting the gap between renters’ wages and the cost of rental housing across the nation. NLIHC’s 2020 repo

via housingfinance.com - Fourteen developments have been selected to receive approximately $16.1 million in 9% low-income housing tax credits from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). md3d/Adobe Stock md3d/Adobe Stock The financing will sup

via milehighcre.com - Two new residential projects are planned for Lone Tree at the RTD RidgeGate Station Transit Oriented District (TOD) site, including a market rate apartment complex by Regency Residential and RidgeGate and Lone Tree’s first affordable

via steamboatpilot.com - The application process for the 72 apartments in Alpenglow Village begins Thursday, May 14. A list of interested applicants will be built over four days, beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday to noon on Sunday, May 17. The affordable hous

via urbanlandc.org - The Denver region has an affordable housing shortage of more than 80,000 rental units and approximately 50 percent of existing residents are cost burdened due to housing expenses. In addition, commercial and industrial real estate

via pagosasun.com - The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce the 2019 Corporate Giving Direct Effect Award winners. CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognized 15 Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s w

via alamosanews.com - CHFA is donating $12,695 to La Puente, a leading nonprofit human service provider in southern Colorado, helping over 16,000 people annually. The donation was the result of Like It Forward, CHFA’s annual Corporate Giving social