CHFA: Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)

CHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

Homeownership

Make your dreams of homeownership come true.

Rental Housing

Build and preserve affordable housing to strengthen Colorado communities.

Business Lending

Access capital to grow your business and help realize your entrepreneurial dreams.

Community Partnerships

CHFA engages with communities to learn about unique needs, inform investment, and build capacity.

CHFA's vision is that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity.

Created in 1973

CHFA’s mission is to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. We were created in 1973 by the Colorado General Assembly to address the shortage of affordable housing in the state.

In 1982, when the Colorado economy was experiencing economic difficulties, CHFA began making loans to businesses.

Investing in Colorado's success

Since 1974, CHFA has invested more than $35.3 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:

153,043 Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
197,896 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
82,597 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
8,945 businesses access capital to support 88,340 jobs.

Revitalizing neighborhoods and creating jobs

Our network of participating lenders and community partners helps us deploy our resources statewide and are instrumental to our work.

We are known for our commitment to innovation and customer service. We also offer a wide variety of professional education classes and technical assistance to help our customers and partners succeed.

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2025 CHFA Direct Effect Awards

January 31, 2025

CHFA is pleased to announce the dates for its 2025 Direct Effect Awards. In 2025, CHFA will have two rounds of Direct Effect Awards.

Thomas Bryan Appointed Executive Director and CEO of CHFA

January 27, 2025

CHFA is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Bryan as executive director and CEO, effective March 1, 2025.

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Introducing The Buildout, a CHFA Podcast

December 19, 2024

Today, we are proud to introduce Episode One of The Buildout, a CHFA podcast. For 50 years, CHFA has worked alongside partners and communities in pursuit of the vision that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity.

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Social Media Campaign Generates Over $8,000 for Colorado Nonprofit

December 18, 2024

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.

Ballot Measures Impact Housing and Economic Development

December 12, 2024

The General Election held on November 5 decided several measures related to housing and economic development.