- CHFA Introduces Multifamily Loan Program Improvements
- Private Activity Bond (PAB) Stakeholder Outreach Meeting
- Housing Affordability Gap Webinar
- Direct Effect Awards
- Season Two of The Buildout Podcast Begins September 4th
- CHFA Featured on Great Day Colorado
- Golfers Raise $105,000 for Montbello Organizing Committee
- CHFA in the Community
| | chfa introduces multifamily loan program improvements | In response to customer feedback, CHFA recently introduced improvements to its multifamily loan programs to support a faster, more streamlined closing process. These enhancements further CHFA’s longstanding partnership with affordable housing developers in building stronger communities by providing safe, secure, and affordable homes for Coloradans. Additional details and FAQs are available via the link below. | | | | | private activity bond (pab) stakeholder outreach meeting | CHFA is inviting stakeholders to discuss affordable rental housing development financing using Private Activity Bonds (PAB), specifically regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4th. The Act permanently reduces the must-finance by PAB threshold for developments using federal 4 percent Housing Tax Credits and bonds issued starting in 2026 from 50 percent to 25 percent. Please join the virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 10th, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm to learn more about CHFA’s implementation and share feedback. | | housing affordability gap webinar | Join CHFA for a webinar on Wednesday, September 10th, from Noon to 1:00pm. The webinar will address Colorado’s housing affordability gap, and the factors influencing Colorado’s housing affordability challenges and opportunities. It will include a demonstration of The Gap Map, an interactive tool that highlights key housing affordability data across the state, as well as a presentation from Housing Colorado featuring the Colorado Zoning Atlas. | | | | | 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 announced Round One awardees in July, and applications for Round Two are being accepted through September 12th. Round Two awardees will be notified in December. | | season two of the buildout podcast begins september 4th | |
The Buildout is a podcast published by CHFA that uplifts the stories of people and organizations tackling some of the state’s toughest challenges. Season Two of The Buildout kicks off on September 4, 2025, and the remaining episodes will be published every other Thursday. Subscribe to The Buildout to be alerted to new episodes as they are available throughout the season.
Episodes will also be published on the CHFA website, and Season One may be streamed in its entirety on podcast platforms and via the link below.
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| | | chfa featured on great day colorado | CHFA Business Development Manager Paige Omohundro was featured on FOX 31 Denver’s Great Day Colorado earlier this week. The segment may be viewed on the FOX31 website. Paige discussed opportunities and resources for Coloradans seeking homeownership, including the upcoming Building Legacy: A Black Homeownership Series event on September 24th in Denver. Additional information is available via the link below. | | golfers raise $105,000 for montbello organizing committee | CHFA’s annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $105,000 for Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Based in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood, MOC is a community organization dedicated to energizing and supporting Montbello stakeholders and resident leaders in their efforts to proactively and responsibly tackle the critical issues impacting their quality of life. MOC identifies and addresses many challenges the community faces, including lack of affordable housing. CHFA’s annual golf tournament raises proceeds to benefit a local nonprofit whose work coincides with CHFA’s mission of affordable housing and community development. | |
| Follow CHFA on social media to keep up with our involvement at various happenings around Colorado. Over the weeks ahead, you can find us in attendance and/or proudly sponsoring the following events across the state. | |
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CHFA Community Relationship Managers:
| | Trisha Herman, Community Relationship Manager, Eastern Colorado | |  | Kaylee Romero, Community Relationship Manager, South Central Colorado | | Caroline Trani, Community Relationship Manager, Southern Colorado | | | Chris Lopez, Community Relationship Manager, Southwest Colorado | | Margie Joy, Community Relationship Manager, Western Slope Colorado | | | John Plakorus, Manager, Regional Community Relationships | | Stay informed by signing up for this Community Connections eNewsletter. This monthly eNewsletter provides general CHFA news along with a closer look at how local communities are addressing their unique affordable housing and economic development needs. | | This eNewsletter may contain links to other websites or third party materials. Links to external or third party websites or materials are provided solely for your convenience. The presence of a link does not imply any endorsement of the third party material, the website, its content or any association with the third party or website's operators by CHFA. Third-party websites or materials may be governed by their own privacy policy and terms of use, and the third party is solely responsible for the content and offerings presented on its website or in its materials. CHFA makes no representation and accepts no responsibility or liability regarding the accuracy, quality, safety, suitability or reliability of any third party material(s), external website or the content or materials of such websites. Use of linked sites is strictly at your own risk. | | With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 years and over, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requests for reasonable accommodation, the provision of auxiliary aids, or any complaints alleging violation of this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Nondiscrimination Coordinator, 1.800.877.2432, TDD/TTY 800.659.2656, CHFA, 1981 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1272, available weekdays 8:00am to 5:00pm MT. | | | | | |
