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 $37.4 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:

155,501 Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
205,796 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
84,040 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
9,505 businesses access capital.

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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Latest News

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CHFA Direct Effect Awards Application Open

April 1, 2025

CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the first round of 2025 Direct Effect Awards is now open.

Recent Executive Order on Eliminating Non-statutory Functions of CDFI Fund

March 28, 2025

On Friday, March 14th, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order which directs elimination of non-statutory functions of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, among other federal government entities.

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Senator Marc Snyder Appointed to CHFA’s Board of Directors

March 14, 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.

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CHFA's 2024 Community Report

March 11, 2025

CHFA’s 2024 Community Report is now available online. In the report, learn how CHFA invested $2.6 billion to support affordable housing and community development in 2024.

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.