housing tax credit enews

All stakeholders with interest in Private Activity Bonds (PAB) and the development of Colorado multifamily projects supported with federal 4 percent Housing Tax Credits are encouraged to join the annual PAB stakeholder meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 11:00am to Noon.

The second amended 2025-2026 Qualified Allocation Plan, as well as the 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) and 2026 Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit Allocation Plans have been approved.

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

Research shows that environments have a direct impact on our physical and mental health, the effects of which are amplified by the fact that humans average upwards of 90 percent of their lives in the built environment.

CHFA is awarding $16,607,454 in federal 4 percent credit and $14,966,796 in accelerated state credit to nine developments, as well as $726,500 in TOC credit to five of these developments.

You are cordially invited to the 2026 Housing Credit Summit hosted by Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. This event is a unique opportunity for Colorado’s Housing Tax Credit developers and affordable housing stakeholders to share ideas and network with local and national investors.

Managing an affordable housing property comes with unique responsibilities that go beyond traditional property management. From compliance and inspections to financial oversight and resident relations, property managers play

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado regarding the Draft 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan (the Plan).

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado regarding the Draft 2026 Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit Allocation Plan (the Plan).

The value of companion animals in our lives is well understood and backed by decades of research. Although owners and operators of affordable housing often anecdotally understand the importance of the human-animal bond, knowing what steps to take to implement a pet-inclusive housing policy can be elusive.

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado to Amend the 2025-2026 Amended Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (the QAP). The purpose of this hearing is to receive input on an Amendment to the QAP for 2026.

The 2026 Housing Credit Summit will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

CHFA is inviting stakeholders to discuss affordable rental housing development financing using PAB, specifically regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4th, affecting PAB.

This comprehensive one-day training is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC), focusing on property ownership concepts and compliance requirements.

The 2025 Round Two Applicant Report is now available on the CHFA website. This report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who have applied for federal 4 percent and accelerated state Housing Tax Credits, and if applicable, Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit in Round Two.

An updated Federal 4% Housing Tax Credit LOI and Applicant Report is now available on CHFA’s website. The report includes affordable housing developments and their sponsors who intend to apply for federal 4 percent and state Housing Tax Credits, and if applicable, Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit in September 2025.

CHFA has completed its inaugural award round of Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC). Five applications were received seeking a total of $8,113,343 in MIHTC. CHFA is awarding $4,832,748 in MIHTC to three developments.

On Thursday, July 3rd Congress passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that includes important priorities from the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) and provides the largest boost to the federal Housing Tax Credit in 25 years.

This week the Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Senator Mike Crapo, released the proposed text of the budget reconciliation bill that contains several priorities of the Trump Administration’s agenda.

The 2025 Round Two Letter of Intent (LOI) report is now available on CHFA’s website.