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This week the Colorado General Assembly passed two key bills that will strengthen affordable housing investment in Colorado starting in 2024 and continuing through 2031.

Johnson has served as director of community development and a member of CHFA’s leadership team since 2010, and he has been with the organization since 1996.

Over the weekend, legislators worked diligently to continue their efforts in anticipation of the May 8, 2024 deadline for business.

It’s a known fact: it’s easier to retain or retrain your staff than it is to recruit and hire new employees.

Quadel's Assisted Multifamily Housing Manager (AHM) occupancy training is an online, instructor-led course in five, four-hour sessions that help your property comply with all HUD program requirements while providing a variety of techniques to ensure that tenant files satisfy the requirements of the Rental Housing Integrity Improvement Project (RHIIP).

Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, April 26th, by 11:59pm MT.

CHFA is asking our community to reach out to members of Colorado’s House Appropriations Committee today to urge their support for HB24-1434 that expands and strengthens the state Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC).

Passage of HB24-1434 is critical to ensuring Colorado continues its existing momentum and does not move backwards as gap funds availability face increasing pressure and development costs continue to rise.

On May 2nd, the Division of Housing, CHFA, Sherman & Howard, and Kutak Rock are offering an informative webinar for all local officials, developers, and others who want to learn how Private Activity Bonds can be leveraged to build housing in Colorado.

Presented by CHFA Senior Attorney Carime Lee, this class examines the history of real estate ownership and housing in the United States as shaped by the legacy of slavery and segregation, including subsequent discriminatory practices such as deed restrictions, redlining, predatory lending, and steering.

CHFA is pleased to report that HB24-1434, which proposes to expand and strengthen the state affordable housing tax credit (AHTC), passed out of the House Finance Committee on Thursday unanimously with bipartisan support!

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based approach for direct service professionals in housing and other fields. Learn practical MI approaches that you can implement immediately.

HB24-1434 proposes to increase CHFA’s existing $10 million in state AHTC allocation authority by: $20 million in 2024-2026; $16 million in 2027-2029; and $10 million in 2030-2031.

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.

Join us to learn why Denver multifamily building owners, developers, and housing executives are investing in energy efficiency.

CHFA is pleased to be working with the National Center for Housing Management (NCHM) for a comparison of the pre- and post-HOTMA world. Attendees will learn all the details of HOTMA and its impacts on nearly all compliance regulations.

In the report, learn how CHFA invested $2.7 billion to support affordable housing and community development in 2023. Highlights include how CHFA increased community engagement, strengthened programs, surpassed several organizational records, and was proud to assist Coloradans by:

The Housing Tax Credit (HTC) world can be difficult to follow, and even tougher to negotiate to successfully operate a property. Join us for a daylong intensive that will give you everything you need to get started.

Of all the skills it takes to manage our lives and careers, presentation skills might be the most crucial. Even in a web-based and virtual world we still need face time for persuading, calming, and motivating others.

Many multifamily properties benefit from a positive, proactive relationship with their local police departments. Those seeking to establish or improve their partnership with law enforcement should attend this session, which introduces a range of resources that may be available through your municipality.