September 2025

CHFA eNews
in this issue

• CHFA Offers Free Access to Zogo Financial Education App

• Upcoming Allocation Plan Hearings 

• Housing Colorado Annual Conference

• Save the Date for the 2026 Housing Credit Summit

• Season Two of The Buildout Podcast is Underway

• CHFA in the Community

chfa offers free access to zogo financial education app

CHFA recently announced a partnership with Zogo, a leading financial technology firm, to offer free access to Zogo’s financial education mobile app for Colorado homebuyers. The Zogo app includes professionally verified, individually tailored educational modules on a range of personal finance topics, including budgeting, saving, building credit, and preparing for homeownership.  


Visit chfainfo.com/zogo to download the Zogo app. Prospective and current CHFA homeowners may use the code CHFACOMM to unlock free access. 

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upcoming allocation plan hearings 

CHFA will hold a public hearing via Zoom regarding the Draft 2026 Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) Credit Allocation Plan on Thursday, October 2nd from 11:00am to Noon. The purpose of this hearing is to receive input on the Allocation Plan’s proposed changes. Please visit chfainfo.com/state-credit to view a draft of the TOC Plan and Summary of Changes and register via the link below. 

The following week, CHFA will hold a public hearing via Zoom regarding the Draft 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan on Thursday, October 9th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive input on the Plan’s proposed changes. Please visit chfainfo.com/state-credit to view a draft of the MIHTC Plan and Summary of Changes and register via the link below. 

housing colorado annual conference

CHFA is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2025 Housing Colorado Annual Conference at Keystone Resort and Conference Center from October 15-17. We look forward to the opportunities to learn, network, and collaborate with organizations investing in affordable housing in Colorado. If you plan to attend the conference, be sure to drop by the CHFA booth in vendor hall! 

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Housing Credit Summit 2026 Expanding Horizons

save the date for the 2026 housing credit summit

The 2026 Housing Credit Summit will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The theme of the 2026 event is “expanding horizons.” Join us 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 feature a keynote address from Michael Novogradac.

season two of the buildout podcast is underway

Season Two of The Buildout, a podcast from CHFA, is currently underway. This season kicked off with an episode that examined the question, “Why is housing so expensive in Colorado?” The second episode explored the connection between affordable housing and child care. Episode three will be available this Thursday, October 2nd, on the CHFA website and across all major podcasting platforms. 


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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 September 29 – October 5


Week of October 6 – October 12


Week of October 13 – October 19


Week of October 20 – October 26

 
contact us
 
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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