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April 16, 2026

tax filing deadline: april 15, 2026

Given that the tax filing deadline has come and gone, CHFA would like to remind you of tax return requirements.

CHFA does not always require tax returns; however, when tax returns are required, CHFA will require a 2025 tax return for loans locked on or after April 15, 2026. A full transcript or a copy of the filed tax return including all pages, is acceptable.


Program

Tax Returns or Tax Transcripts

CHFA FirstStepsm
CHFA FirstGenerationsm

2025 tax return or transcript required
Note: submission of an older tax return, filing extension, W2, or wage and income transcript in lieu of a return is not permitted

CHFA SmartStepsm
CHFA HomeAccesssm

Tax return or transcript only required if noted in AUS findings

CHFA Preferredsm (including VLIP)

Most recent two years’ tax transcripts (not tax returns) requested on 4506-C

CHFA FHA Streamline Refinance

Tax return or transcript not required.


Please contact us with any questions or for more information.

CHFA Home Finance
Homeownership@chfainfo.com
888.320.3688 - Homeownership Team



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