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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On August 17, 2026, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) joined local leaders, project partners, and community members to celebrate the grand opening of Ptarmigan Flats, a new affordable rental housing development in Leadville.
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Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced eight new recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Land Banking funds. Land Banking funds are intended to support Colorado communities as they acquire and preserve land for rental and ownership affordable housing.
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has announced the recipients of the 2026 Round One Direct Effect Awards. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,434,000 to 90 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount in Round One is $15,933.
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CHFA has awarded $2,890,000 in Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) to Lumberyard Apartments in Aspen,
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CHFA welcomes Tegan Ebbert and Kris Valdez as the newest Community Relationship Managers (CRMs) serving the Western Slope and Mountain regions.
Events
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September
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September
09
Training Webinar: CHFA Lender Basic Training
10:00 AM MT
Online
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September
09
chfareach: Putting AI To Work in Affordable Housing: Real Use Cases, Real Risks, and a Practical Roadmap, Hybrid - Denver and Online
12:30 PM MT
Hybrid - Online and In-person, Denver
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September
09
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September
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Public Meeting Notices