February 2026

CHFA eNews
in this issue
  • Homeownership Event to be Held February 25th in Denver
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Finance Programs Launched
  • University of Denver Announces Housing Innovation Center
  • Introducing Colorado Renter Rewards 
  • CHFA in the Community

homeownership event to be held february 25th in denver

Join CHFA for a free event on Wednesday, February 25th, at 6:00pm at Spangalang Brewery in Denver. This is the fourth installment of Building Legacy: A Black Homeownership Series, and it will focus on creating and maintaining wealth through homeownership. While each event in the series builds upon the previous one, participants are welcome to join the event series at any point. More information is available via the link below. 

Building Legacy event information listed in the article
The side of an ADU in a backyard with a wood fence and pink sky.

accessory dwelling unit (adu) finance programs launched

Beginning Monday, February 23rd, CHFA began accepting applications from eligible lenders for the ADU Credit Enhancement Program and the ADU Interest Rate Buydown Program. Both programs support the construction or conversion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for low- and moderate-income borrowers and/or tenants in ADU Supportive Jurisdictions, as certified by the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Details about ADU Finance programs are available on the CHFA website at chfainfo.com/adu. 

university of denver announces housing innovation center  

On February 13th, The University of Denver announced the launch of the Center for Housing Research and Innovative Solutions, which CHFA supported through a donation alongside additional philanthropic investors. The Center will focus on housing research, policy evaluation, and professional education. It is modeled after successful housing centers on the coasts at University of California, Berkeley, New York University, and Harvard, and is designed to meet the specific needs of the Rocky Mountain West.

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A colorado state logo and word mark that reads colorado renter rewards

introducing colorado renter rewards

Earlier this month, Gov. Jared Polis, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and CHFA announced the launch of Colorado Renter Rewards. The program was established by Proposition 123, and it allows residents of properties supported by the Proposition 123 Equity program to earn cash back for on-time rent payments and share in the property’s equity as it grows over time.


Colorado Renter Rewards is being implemented through a partnership between OEDIT and CHFA, and is powered by Stake, a financial technology company. 

chfa in the community

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.

Week of March 2 – March 8

Week of March 9 – March 15

Week of March 16 – March 22

Week of March 23 – March 29

 
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For more information, please contact CHFA.

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

John Plakorus, Manager, Regional Community Relationships

Jerilynn Francis, Chief Communications and Community Partnerships Officer

 

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