- CHFA Announces 2024 Round Two Housing Tax Credit Awards
- Introducing The Buildout, a CHFA Podcast
- Private Activity Bond (PAB) Stakeholder Meeting
- Affordable Housing Preservation Summit
- State Legislator Breakfast and 2024 Affordable Housing Ballot Measures
- CHFA Donates $1.4M to Local Nonprofits
- Proposition 123 Updates
- CHFA in the Community
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chfa announces housing tax credit awards | On November 27th, CHFA announced that 10 developments were awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits. In total, these developments will support 1,169 affordable rental housing units in Colorado, and will seek to address various housing needs including supporting individuals, families, persons experiencing homelessness, individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (I/DD), and older adults. Developments awarded Housing Tax Credits during this round will be located in Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Granby, Pueblo, and Westminster. | |
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introducing the buildout, a chfa podcast | |
CHFA is proud to introduce The Buildout, a podcast featuring conversations about the work to solve Colorado’s housing crisis and strengthen community.
Over the course of eight episodes, Season One will explore a variety of topics across the housing continuum and will feature guests from CHFA as well as from partner organizations around the state. A podcast trailer is available now on CHFA’s website at chfainfo.com/buildout and Episode One, featuring a conversation with Cris White, CHFA’s retiring Executive Director and CEO, will be available on podcasting platforms on December 19th.
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private activity bond (pab) stakeholder meeting | CHFA convened its annual Private Activity Bond (PAB) Stakeholder Meeting on Wednesday, December 11th. Private Activity Bonds support CHFA’s investments across the housing continuum, from affordable rental housing, to homeownership, to supporting Colorado businesses. Slides from the stakeholder meeting are available now on the CHFA website, along with more information about how Private Activity Bonds support CHFA’s mission. | |
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affordable housing preservation summit | The Colorado Affordable Housing Preservation Summit co-hosted by Enterprise Community Partners and CHFA was held Wednesday, December 11th in Denver. The event convened a diverse set of partners supporting collaborative preservation efforts in Colorado. CHFA Preservation Officer Brittney Cousin and Terry Barnard, Manager, Community Development Lending spoke at the event. Additional information about affordable housing preservation is available on CHFA’s website. | |
state legislator breakfast and 2024 affordable housing ballot measures | |
On December 5th, CHFA hosted a breakfast for new members of the Colorado General Assembly. Attendees gathered to network and learn about CHFA’s programs and resources prior to the start of the 2025 legislative session, which begins January 8, 2025.
In addition, CHFA has published a list of election results regarding state, county, and municipal ballot measures from across the state related to affordable housing, including a map illustrating where measures passed and failed throughout the state. The results may be viewed via the link below.
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chfa donates $1.4M to local nonprofits | |
CHFA recently announced its second round of 2024 Direct Effect Awards, which recognize Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work. In Round Two, CHFA donated $1,476,000 to 115 nonprofits across Colorado.
In addition, CHFA completed its Like it Forward social media campaign benefiting We Don’t Waste, a Denver-based nonprofit organization working to increase food access and protect the planet by rescuing and repurposing food, while educating and advocating to increase food security and decrease food waste. Each year during the holiday season, CHFA shares social media posts to elevate awareness and generate support for a Colorado nonprofit, donating $5 for each like or share on the posts during the campaign. The total amount raised will be announced by CHFA later this week.
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CHFA has published a list of preliminary selections for the Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt program, as well as a list of projects invited to complete a full application for the Proposition 123 Land Banking program. The lists are published on the Affordable Housing Financing Fund website along with complete program details. | |
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Follow CHFA on social media to keep up with our involvement at various happenings around Colorado. Over the next months, you can find us in attendance and/or proudly sponsoring the following events across the state.
Week of January 6 – January 12
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January 9 | Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Salute to Heroes | Pueblo | More Information
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January 11 | Hope Blooms Benefit for Survivors Dinner | Colorado Springs | More Information
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CHFA Community Relationship Managers:
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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. | |
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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. | |
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