CHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
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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Throughout the summer, CHFA will partner with Housing Colorado, the Division of Housing, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to host seven events in communities across the state kicking off in Limon on Monday, July 15th.
Please join CHFA for its 2024 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament on Tuesday, August 13th, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado.
The Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program, which CHFA has administered since October 2021, concluded on April 1, 2024. This program, created by the Colorado General Assembly, aimed to help renters build credit by reporting timely rent payments to consumer reporting agencies.
CHFA is pleased to announce 13 developments have been awarded a reservation of federal 9 percent Housing Tax Credits along with an award of federal 4 percent credit to a paired development.
CHFA was recently awarded $464,414 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through its Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program. The funds will support a total of 11 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies located in Colorado.
Events
July
02
11:00 AM MT
Online
July
03
2:00 PM MT
CHFA Western Slope Office, Grand Junction
July
09
10:00 AM MT
Online
July
09
10:00 AM MT
Online
July
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