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The 2025-2026 QAP has been approved and can be found on the CHFA website.

The 2025 draft of CHFA’s Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit Allocation Plan is now available for review on CHFA’s website.

As CHFA’s Board Chair, I can say without question that Cris will be tremendously missed. We trust and value Cris’ leadership and the culture of excellence he has cultivated during his tenure. His impact has been transformational for CHFA and its mission.

Earlier today, I shared with the Board of Directors my intention to retire as CHFA’s Executive Director and CEO effective March 2025.

Please join Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) at two upcoming meetings to learn about draft Allocation Plans for the new Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit and Middle Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) programs.

The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them.

Applications for CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards are due today, September 13th, by 11:59pm MT.

The third draft of the 2025-2026 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) is now available on CHFA’s website.

CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the second round of 2024 Direct Effect Awards is now open.

The 2024 Round Two Applicant Report is now available on the CHFA website. This report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who have applied for federal 4 percent and accelerated state Housing Tax Credits in Round Two. The application narratives are also available.

On behalf of Colorado Division of Housing, Enterprise Community Partners, and Community Builders, CHFA is sharing information about an upcoming webinar on August 14th to learn about the new Right of First Refusal and Right of First Offer legislation (HB24-1175).

A second draft of the 2025-2026 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and Summary of Changes are now available on CHFA’s website. To seek input on proposed changes to the QAP, CHFA will hold the last of its three public hearings on August 14th.

Last Thursday, the Senate held a vote on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act that would have expanded and enhanced affordable housing tax credits and bonds. Unfortunately, it failed by a vote of 48-44.

CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognize Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

CHFA has completed its first Housing Tax Credit allocation round of 2024. Twenty-three applications were received seeking a total of $32,650,666 million in federal 9 percent credit.

CHFA is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristi Budish to director of community development. Budish has been a member of CHFA’s staff since 2010, most recently serving as manager of commercial operations and underwriting.

This workshop creates space for a limited number of participants to put pen to paper and develop the first draft of their pet policy prototype. Facilitators will guide participants through exercises to help craft the headings and bullets for a pet policy informed by local laws and resources.

Join us for the 2024 Housing Colorado statewide outreach and engagement series.

The draft 2025-2026 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and a summary of changes are now available on CHFA’s website. To seek input on proposed changes to the QAP, CHFA will hold three public hearings.

This year’s beneficiary is NEWSED Community Development Corporation. NEWSED promotes community development to underserved populations in Colorado by providing navigation for housing services, nurturing small businesses, and promoting asset creation.