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 $40.2 billion into Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:
- 160,992 Colorado homebuyers achieve homeownership;
- 214,518 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide;
- 87,215 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
- 9,980 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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We are excited to announce that CHFA is listing our current home at 1981 Blake Street for sale with plans to relocate our Downtown Denver headquarters to 1900 Lawrence in 2027.
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CHFA is pleased to announce the application for the first round of 2026 Direct Effect Awards is now open. Round One is open to organizations applying for funds to advance affordable homeownership and affordable rental housing.
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CHFA’s 2025 Community Report is now available online. Through data, photos, and stories, the report recaps how CHFA invested $2.9 billion to support affordable housing and community development in 2025.
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In order to review applications more holistically and respond to an increased volume of requests, CHFA has refined its funding guidelines for both its Direct Effect Awards and Event Sponsorships to be more responsive to organizations working to directly advance affordable housing and economic development.
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On Monday, February 9, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive housing legislation—the Housing for the 21st Century Act—by an overwhelming and bipartisan 390-9 vote.
Events
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April
07
CHFA Guidelines Training for Underwriters and Processors
10:00 AM MT
Online
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April
07
chfareach: Fair Housing Rights and Responsibilities, Denver
12:30 PM MT
In-person, Denver
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April
08
Training Webinar: CHFA HomeAccess Training Webinar
11:00 AM MT
Online
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April
08
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April
08
chfareach: Marketing on a Dime, Webinar
1:55 PM MT
Online
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