housing tax credit enews

CHFA’s new initiative to expand the use of recycled private activity bonds (PAB) is seeing results.

The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Letter of Intent (LOI) report is now available on CHFA’s website. The report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who intend to apply for MIHTC.

The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Application (2026 V2) is now available on the CHFA website. Older versions of the application will no longer be accepted.

The amended 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan has been approved. A Summary of Changes to the Plan is also available.

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado regarding the Draft Amended 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan (the Plan). The purpose of this hearing is to receive input on the Plan’s proposed changes.

CHFA is enhancing its Multifamily Bond Recycling Program with a new initiative to expand the use of recycled bonds. This is aimed to help reduce demand on Colorado Private Activity Bond cap (PAB) while supporting the tax-exempt financing needs of multifamily developments.

The 2026 Round One Applicant Report is now available on the CHFA website. This report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who have applied for federal 9 percent and standard state Housing Tax Credits in Round One, as well as Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) credit, if applicable. The application narratives are also available.

CHFA’s Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) program supports the development of affordable rental housing serving Coloradans whose incomes range from 80 to 120 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and up to 140 percent AMI in rural resort counties.

The final day to register for CHFA's 2026 Housing Credit Summit is this Friday, January 30th. 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.

CHFA has updated the following forms for 2026. CHFA routinely updates forms throughout the year and advises applicants to always access the latest forms from CHFA’s website.

The affordable housing industry has seen a surge in acquisition/rehabilitation ("acq/rehab") deals. Given the competitive nature of the Housing Tax Credit program, developers must understand and demonstrate appropriate due diligence.

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.

To help support new and preserved affordable rental housing inventory in Colorado, CHFA has created the $125 million 2026 Federal 4 Percent PAB Fund (2026 PAB Fund).

The 2026 Round One Letter of Intent (LOI) report is now available on CHFA’s website.

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.