housing tax credit enews

CHFA, the Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing (DOH), and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) are proposing a coordinated funding framework pilot that aligns Housing Tax Credit awards with eligible state gap financing resources beginning in 2027.

A second draft of the 2027-2028 QAP and Summary of Changes are available on CHFA’s website: chfainfo.com/qap.

The 2026 Round Two Applicant Report (PDF) is now available on CHFA’s website.

The Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program can be complex—and small misunderstandings can lead to big consequences. This one-day, in-person workshop is designed to simplify the program, connect the dots across roles, and give you the practical knowledge needed to navigate it with confidence.

A 2026 Private Activity Bond (PAB) Fund Reservation Report (PDF), as of July 31, 2026, is now available on CHFA’s website. Additionally, a PAB Recycling Initiative Report, as of July 31, 2026, is available.

In partnership with affordable housing consulting firm Project Moxie, CHFA recently completed an in-depth analysis of the customer journey for affordable multifamily housing developers in Colorado.

CHFA has completed its 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credits (MIHTC) round. Two applications were received seeking a total of $4,540,000 in MIHTC. CHFA is awarding $2,890,000 in MIHTC to one development.

Affordable housing development is less like checkers and more like chess. Success is more dependent on how well a project is positioned at the beginning than on any single move.

New updates were recently published to the Colorado Multifamily Affordable Housing Electrification Hub, including technical explainers regarding retrofitting existing buildings with high-efficiency mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.

CHFA will hold three public hearings in Colorado regarding the 2027-2028 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (the QAP). The purpose of the public hearings is to receive input on the QAP for 2027-2028.

The 2026 Round Two Letter of Intent (LOI) (PDF) report is now available on CHFA’s website.

The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Applicant Report (PDF) is now available on the CHFA website. This report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who have applied for MIHTC in the 2026 round of the pilot program.

CHFA has completed its first allocation round of 2026. Thirty-two applications were received seeking a total of $53,382,841 million in federal 9 percent credit, $16,000,000 in standard state credit, and $1,740,000 in Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) credit.

The Colorado Multifamily Affordable Housing Electrification Hub features technical resources, peer learning, and financing and development resources related to electrification design and decisions for affordable multifamily housing developments.

The 2026 Housing Tax Credit Application (V8.2) (XLSX) is now available on the CHFA website. Older versions of the application will no longer be accepted.

CHFA’s new initiative to expand the use of recycled private activity bonds (PAB) is seeing results.

The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Letter of Intent (LOI) report is now available on CHFA’s website. The report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who intend to apply for MIHTC.

The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Application (2026 V2) is now available on the CHFA website. Older versions of the application will no longer be accepted.

The amended 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan has been approved. A Summary of Changes to the Plan is also available.

CHFA will hold a public hearing in Colorado regarding the Draft Amended 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan (the Plan). The purpose of this hearing is to receive input on the Plan’s proposed changes.