housing tax credit enews

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 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.

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.

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.

CHFA will hold three public hearings in Colorado regarding the 2027-2028 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (the QAP). The purpose of the public hearings is to receive input on the QAP for 2027-2028.

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

The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Applicant Report (PDF) is now available on the CHFA website. This report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who have applied for MIHTC in the 2026 round of the pilot program.

The Colorado Multifamily Affordable Housing Electrification Hub features technical resources, peer learning, and financing and development resources related to electrification design and decisions for affordable multifamily housing developments.

The 2026 Housing Tax Credit Application (V8.2) (XLSX) is now available on the CHFA website. Older versions of the application will no longer be accepted.

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.