October 2025

CHFA eNews
in this issue

• Homeownership Event to be Held December 3rd in Denver

• CHFA Drive it Home – Construction Loansm Application Deadline

• 2026 Housing Credit Summit Registration is Open

• The Buildout Podcast Explores ADUs, Housing for Older Adults

• CHFA in the Community

homeownership event to be held december 3rd in denver

CHFA will host a free homeownership event on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 5:30pm at Spangalang Brewery in Denver. The event is the final installment for 2025 in Building Legacy: A Black Homeownership Series, but it is open to all attendees, including those who have not taken part in prior sessions. Building Legacy Part IV will focus on creating and maintaining wealth through homeownership. Advance registration is encouraged, and additional details are available via the link below. 

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chfa drive it home – construction loansm application deadline

The CHFA Drive It Home - Construction Loansm provides a below-market interest rate to developers building for-sale homes to be sold at affordable price points for Colorado homebuyers. The application period opened on September 30th and will continue through Friday, October 31st. More information is available on the CHFA website. 

2026 housing credit summit registration is open

Registration is now open for the 2026 Housing Credit Summit. The Summit will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, at Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Join CHFA to learn more about expansions to state and federal Housing Tax Credits, discuss recent program changes, and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the federal Housing Tax Credit’s creation. The event will include a keynote address from Michael Novogradac.

Housing Credit Summit 2026 Expanding Horizons
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the buildout podcast explores adus, housing for older adults

This week’s episode of The Buildout, a podcast from CHFA, explores how accessory dwelling units or ADUs are helping Colorado communities to bridge the housing supply gap. The previous episode describes the unique challenges faced by Colorado’s older adult population, and spotlights organizations who are working to honor Colorado’s elders through housing. The Buildout is published on the CHFA website and on all major podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

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 November 3 – November 9


Week of November 10 – November 16


Week of November 17 – November 23

 
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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

Margie Joy, Community Relationship Manager, Western Slope Colorado

John Plakorus, Manager, Regional Community Relationships

Jerilynn Francis, Chief Communications and Community Partnerships Officer


 

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