CHFA's 2025 Community Report
CHFA Beneficiary Reports
CHFA’s Beneficiary reports illustrate key demographic information about who CHFA serves across our different program areas. Each report also highlights how CHFA’s customer profile compares to the Colorado market.
CHFA Impact Report
Through a trauma-informed and healing-centered lens, we will examine how leaders can support themselves and their teams through these moments of change while fostering cultures of psychological safety, accountability, and adaptive capacity.
The Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program can be complex—and small misunderstandings can lead to big consequences. This one-day, in-person workshop is designed to simplify the program, connect the dots across roles, and give you the practical knowledge needed to navigate it with confidence.
CHFA FirstGeneration and CHFA FirstStep loans require a complete and fully executed CHFA Form 401, Initial Applicant Affidavit for Program Compliance Review, prior to closing.
CHFA Asset Management eNews: Optimize Your Property’s Potential with the Property Management Toolkit
Looking for a resource you can use to help onboard, train, and retain property management staff? CHFA’s online Property Management Toolkit offered through chfareach is a free resource you have access to as a CHFA Asset Management Partner.
has announced the recipients of the 2026 Round One Direct Effect Awards. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,434,000 to 90 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount in Round One is $15,933.
In This Issue: CHFA Welcomes New Community Relationship Managers | Passport to Homeownership Event to be Held August 22nd Middle-income Housing Tax Credits Awarded | Colorado is Home Sweepstakes Winner Announced
CHFA has awarded $2,890,000 in Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) to Lumberyard Apartments in Aspen,
Learn how to build your homebuying team and receive educational guidance for your homeownership journey at Own Your Tomorrow: Passport to Homeownership. You’re invited to the free, educational event hosted by CHFA on Saturday, August 22nd...
Weatherstone Apartments in Aurora, sponsored by Steele Properties, celebrated its grand opening this month. The development involved the acquisition and rehabilitation of 204 one- to three-bedroom apartments serving individuals and families earning 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).
CHFA welcomes Tegan Ebbert and Kris Valdez as the newest Community Relationship Managers (CRMs) serving the Western Slope and Mountain regions.
CHFA currently charges Participating Lenders a one-time real estate tax service fee of $68 for each CHFA First Mortgage Loan. Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, the fee will increase by $2 to $70 and will be netted from the purchase advice.
CHFA has completed its 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) round. Two applications were received seeking a total of $4,540,000 in MIHTC. CHFA is awarding $2,890,000 in MIHTC to one development.
CHFA and OEDIT are proud to announce the latest round of funding selections for the Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt program.
Homeownership may be closer than you think! This month, CHFA launched the CHFA Schools to Home program, created to help public school employees purchase homes and live in the communities where they work.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the selection of 11 new housing developments that will receive funding from voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds.
CHFA has launched the CHFA Schools To Home program. Established through bipartisan legislation passed during the 2025 state legislative session, the program is designed to help public school employees achieve homeownership and live in the communities where they work.
The ability to lock loans and upload or deliver documents via HomeConnection or Encompass Investor Connect will be unavailable Friday, July 24, 2026, from 5:00pm MT until Monday, July 27, 2026, at 9:00am MT.
Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, July 17, 2026 by 11:59pm MT.
The Assisted Multifamily Housing Manager (AHM) in-person course is an intensive, practice-focused training that walks participants through the full lifecycle of HUD Assisted Multifamily operations.
Affordable housing development is less like checkers and more like chess. Success is more dependent on how well a project is positioned at the beginning than on any single move.
Chfareach is excited to reignite its daylong conference for Service Coordinators. This full-day experience promises to leave you with new tools, energy, and ideas for the important work you do.
New updates were recently published to the Colorado Multifamily Affordable Housing Electrification Hub, including technical explainers regarding retrofitting existing buildings with high-efficiency mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
This interactive workshop empowers participants to take ownership of their career journey with confidence and clarity.
Effective July 1, 2026, CHFA Schools To Home offers up to 25 percent of the first mortgage loan amount in down payment assistance to facilitate homeownership for public school employees.
CHFA is pleased to announce the publication of a revised and updated CHFA Seller’s Guide. This version is a comprehensive update of the guide and incorporates recent CHFA program and process changes previously announced via CHFA eNews announcements, webinars, and program matrices.
has announced the recipients of the 2026 Round One Direct Effect Awards. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,434,000 to 90 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount in Round One is $15,933.
CHFA has awarded $2,890,000 in Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) to Lumberyard Apartments in Aspen,
CHFA welcomes Tegan Ebbert and Kris Valdez as the newest Community Relationship Managers (CRMs) serving the Western Slope and Mountain regions.
CHFA has launched the CHFA Schools To Home program. Established through bipartisan legislation passed during the 2025 state legislative session, the program is designed to help public school employees achieve homeownership and live in the communities where they work.
CHFA announced today the closing of a $5.7 million construction loan to support Osina Development’s Wolff Street Flats, a new, affordable for-sale housing development in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood.
CHFA is pleased to announce 14 developments have been awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the construction or preservation of 634 affordable rental housing units in Colorado.
The United States Department of the Treasury announced that it has allocated $90 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to the Colorado Growth and Revitalization (CGR) Fund.
CHFA is pleased to announce that Governor Jared Polis has appointed Melinda Pollack and Willa Williford to its Board of Directors.
CHFA announced today that it will donate $175,000 to 36 organizations working to address hunger and food insecurity in Colorado.
CHFA is donating $1.3 million to 122 nonprofits working to advance affordable housing and economic opportunity across Colorado this month as part of its Direct Effect Awards.
CHFA is pleased to announce nine developments will be awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the new construction of 840 affordable rental units.
CHFA is pleased to announce a partnership with Zogo, a leading financial technology firm, to offer free access to Zogo’s financial education mobile app for Colorado homebuyers.
CHFA's annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $105,000 for Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) on Tuesday,
CHFA is proud to announce its Round One 2025 Direct Effect Award recipients. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,171,204 to 132 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount in Round One is $8,873.
CHFA is pleased to announce it has awarded $4,832,748 in state Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) to three developments that will support the construction of 220 affordable middle-income rental housing units.
CHFA is pleased to announce a partnership with Esusu, Inc.—a leading financial technology company leveraging positive rent reporting for credit building—to sponsor rent reporting services for tenants living in CHFA-supported properties. This new partnership builds on the success of the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program administered by CHFA between 2021-2024.
CHFA is pleased to announce that Governor Jared Polis has appointed Beth Klein and Pat Meyers, and reappointed Sylvia Wirba, to 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 community development.
CHFA is pleased to announce 12 developments have been awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the construction or preservation of 679 affordable rental housing units in Colorado.
CHFA is pleased to welcome Guadalupe Gutierrez-Vasquez as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 13, 2025.
CHFA is pleased to welcome Colorado State Senator Marc Snyder to its board of directors. CHFA’s board serves as its governing body and is tasked with supporting CHFA’s mission to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
CHFA is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Bryan as executive director and CEO, effective March 1, 2025.
CHFA is donating $8,060 to We Don’t Waste, a nonprofit organization based in Denver working to increase food access and protect the planet by rescuing and repurposing food, while educating and advocating to increase food security and decrease food waste.
CHFA is proud to announce its Round Two 2024 Direct Effect Award recipients.
CHFA is pleased to announce 10 developments will be awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the new construction or preservation of 1,169 affordable rental units.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) a $4.5 million Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) grant to support the preservation and construction of affordable multifamily rental housing in Colorado.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the selection of 11 new housing developments that will receive funding from voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced four new recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the selection of nine new housing developments that will receive funding from voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Business & Funding Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced a first-of-its-kind state program for renters living in properties financed by the Proposition 123 Equity program.
The awards announced today include low-cost loans and grants funded by the Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP), as well as financing provided through the Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Financing Fund.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced five new recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds.
Today, Governor Polis, Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the City and County of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) announced the launch of Housing Hub Colorado.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced six recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced eleven recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity(opens in new window) funds.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced 21 recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Land Banking funds.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the preliminary selection of three recipients of Proposition 123 Equity program funding.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the preliminary selection of the first six recipients of the voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity program.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced funding to support the growth of eight modular housing manufacturers across Colorado.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the first 16 recipients of the voter approved Proposition 123 Land Banking funds.
As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rolls out, housing agencies around the country are preparing to deploy additional funds, incentivizing developers to incorporate green designs, and boosting cooperation with state energy offices.
The passage of Proposition 123 by voters in November of 2022 was a historic milestone for Colorado, and indicative of the great need across rural, urban, and mountain communities alike.
Higher interest rates and for-sale prices may be a barrier, but for those ready to plunge into home ownership, the best advice is to get educated.
The Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP), announced today by Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), introduces new funding opportunities to support the development and expansion of Colorado’s innovative housing manufacturing businesses.
Warren Village, a Denver-based organization focused on helping low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty to self-sufficiency is pleased to announce a $26m award from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).
The projects will have 1,463 income-restricted units between them.
On Thursday morning, Denver City leaders celebrated the grand opening of The Reserves at Green Valley Ranch, a mixed-income apartment complex.
CONCORD, N.H. – Nine organizations have come together to create a financing vehicle that positions homeowners in Colorado manufactured home communities to successfully purchase their neighborhoods when they come up for sale.
A 172-unit development is being built to help meet the housing needs of workers in Breckenridge, Colorado. The new community will serve residents earning between 80% and 120% of the area median income, with studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes.
Adams State University students majoring in the mechanical engineering degree may be eligible for a new Building the Future Scholarship established by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). CHFA’s Building the Future Scholarship will assist Adams State mechanical engineering majors with educational expenses.
The U.S. Treasury Department has awarded the State of Colorado a State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) grant. This funding could result in more than $100 million over the next 5+ years to leverage ten times that amount
Through a trauma-informed and healing-centered lens, we will examine how leaders can support themselves and their teams through these moments of change while fostering cultures of psychological safety, accountability, and adaptive capacity.
The Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program can be complex—and small misunderstandings can lead to big consequences. This one-day, in-person workshop is designed to simplify the program, connect the dots across roles, and give you the practical knowledge needed to navigate it with confidence.
CHFA FirstGeneration and CHFA FirstStep loans require a complete and fully executed CHFA Form 401, Initial Applicant Affidavit for Program Compliance Review, prior to closing.
CHFA Asset Management eNews: Optimize Your Property’s Potential with the Property Management Toolkit
Looking for a resource you can use to help onboard, train, and retain property management staff? CHFA’s online Property Management Toolkit offered through chfareach is a free resource you have access to as a CHFA Asset Management Partner.
In This Issue: CHFA Welcomes New Community Relationship Managers | Passport to Homeownership Event to be Held August 22nd Middle-income Housing Tax Credits Awarded | Colorado is Home Sweepstakes Winner Announced
Learn how to build your homebuying team and receive educational guidance for your homeownership journey at Own Your Tomorrow: Passport to Homeownership. You’re invited to the free, educational event hosted by CHFA on Saturday, August 22nd...
Weatherstone Apartments in Aurora, sponsored by Steele Properties, celebrated its grand opening this month. The development involved the acquisition and rehabilitation of 204 one- to three-bedroom apartments serving individuals and families earning 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).
CHFA currently charges Participating Lenders a one-time real estate tax service fee of $68 for each CHFA First Mortgage Loan. Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, the fee will increase by $2 to $70 and will be netted from the purchase advice.
CHFA has completed its 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) round. Two applications were received seeking a total of $4,540,000 in MIHTC. CHFA is awarding $2,890,000 in MIHTC to one development.
CHFA and OEDIT are proud to announce the latest round of funding selections for the Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt program.
Homeownership may be closer than you think! This month, CHFA launched the CHFA Schools to Home program, created to help public school employees purchase homes and live in the communities where they work.
The ability to lock loans and upload or deliver documents via HomeConnection or Encompass Investor Connect will be unavailable Friday, July 24, 2026, from 5:00pm MT until Monday, July 27, 2026, at 9:00am MT.
Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, July 17, 2026 by 11:59pm MT.
The Assisted Multifamily Housing Manager (AHM) in-person course is an intensive, practice-focused training that walks participants through the full lifecycle of HUD Assisted Multifamily operations.
Affordable housing development is less like checkers and more like chess. Success is more dependent on how well a project is positioned at the beginning than on any single move.
Chfareach is excited to reignite its daylong conference for Service Coordinators. This full-day experience promises to leave you with new tools, energy, and ideas for the important work you do.
New updates were recently published to the Colorado Multifamily Affordable Housing Electrification Hub, including technical explainers regarding retrofitting existing buildings with high-efficiency mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
This interactive workshop empowers participants to take ownership of their career journey with confidence and clarity.
Effective July 1, 2026, CHFA Schools To Home offers up to 25 percent of the first mortgage loan amount in down payment assistance to facilitate homeownership for public school employees.
CHFA is pleased to announce the publication of a revised and updated CHFA Seller’s Guide. This version is a comprehensive update of the guide and incorporates recent CHFA program and process changes previously announced via CHFA eNews announcements, webinars, and program matrices.
Colorado is currently experiencing a high number of wildfires, leading to pre-evacuations and full evacuations for some affected communities. CHFA is committed to supporting your efforts to maintain situational awareness and the safety of our communities impacted by these wildfires, so that the safety of your staff and residents remains your highest priority.
This practical training is designed to help housing professionals confidently navigate accommodation requests involving assistance animals.
Information on upcoming training offered by CHFA Home Finance in July 2026.
In This Issue: CHFA Direct Effect Awards Round Two Application Open | Homeownership Sweepstakes Runs Through June 30 | 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Public Hearings Announced | CHFA Closes First Loan Under New Affordable Homeownership Program
CHFA’s programs are helping Coloradans become first-time homebuyers, including helping both younger generations and families with children to achieve homeownership.