- New Home Loan and Down Payment Assistance Program Announced
- Colorado Springs Homebuyer Event
- Statewide Outreach Events Kick Off This Month
- Small-scale Housing Technical Assistance Pre-application Deadline
- Reminder: Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Public Hearings
- University of Denver Launches Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing Program
- CHFA in the Community
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new home loan and down payment assistance program announced | CHFA is proud to announce a new program to support Coloradans who have not previously owned a home, and whose parents or guardians were not homeowners. CHFA FirstGenerationsm and FirstGeneration Plussm offer up to $25,000 in down payment assistance and a fixed-rate 30-year home mortgage loan to eligible borrowers. The program also serves those raised in the foster care system who have not previously owned a home. Program details including a list of CHFA Participating Lenders are available on the CHFA website via the link below. | |
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colorado springs homebuyer event | |
CHFA is committed to increasing Black and African American homeownership in Colorado through its Own Your Tomorrow initiative. Join CHFA and industry experts on Saturday, July 20th, at 11:00am at Pikes Peak Library 21c in Colorado Springs to learn how homeownership can create generational wealth, how to build a homebuying team, and how to access down payment assistance programs.
The homebuyer event will include opportunities for one-on-one meetings with experts, and opportunities to ask questions about the homebuying journey. Follow the link below to register for this free event.
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statewide outreach events kick off this month | |
Throughout the summer, CHFA will partner with Housing Colorado, the Division of Housing, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to host seven stakeholder outreach events in communities across the state, plus a virtual engagement opportunity. The first event will be held Monday, July 15th, in Limon, and a complete list of engagement events is available on the Housing Colorado website.
These events will cover a variety of topics, and each will include interactive panel discussions with the opportunity to address questions, challenges, and needs specific to local communities. Events are free and lunch will be provided, but space will be limited at in-person events. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register in advance. Click below to visit the Housing Colorado website to learn more and register.
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small-scale housing technical assistance pre-application deadline | |
CHFA’s Small-scale Housing Technical Assistance (SHIP-TA) program supports the development of affordable housing projects of 25 units or less by providing access to a pro-bono affordable housing consultant and predevelopment grants. CHFA is accepting pre-applications to participate in the SHIP-TA summer/fall cohort from now through August 9, 2024.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to their local CHFA Community Relationship Manager, each of whom are available to answer questions about the program and the pre-application process.
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reminder: qualified allocation plan (qap) public hearings | |
CHFA held the first of three public hearings regarding the 2025-2026 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) on Wednesday, June 26th, at its offices in Denver and additional opportunities for comment and feedback are provided below.
The QAP is published every two years and describes the process for allocation of Housing Tax Credits. CHFA is currently seeking input and public comment from interested parties for the 2025-2026 QAP before approval by the Governor of Colorado and final publication. The first draft of the 2025-2026 QAP and a summary of changes are available on the CHFA website, and opportunities to provide input are listed below.
- Wednesday, July 3rd from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at CHFA’s Western Slope office at 348 Main Street, Grand Junction, Colorado 81505
- Wednesday, August 14th from 10:00am to 11:00am virtually via Zoom – please visit https://url.chfainfo.com/qap-public-hearing to register.
If you are unable to attend any of these hearings, written comments will be accepted through Friday, August 30, 2024, and should be submitted at: https://url.chfainfo.com/QAP-comments.
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university of denver launches executive certificate in affordable housing program | |
Beginning this fall, University of Denver (DU) will offer an executive certificate in affordable housing through its Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management and Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute.
Applications for the 2024-2025 program are due July 31st, and need-based scholarships are available. The program is designed for professionals currently working in affordable housing as well as professionals looking to reskill to support a transition into the industry. CHFA is a proud financial supporter of this new program. To learn more and apply, please visit the DU website.
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Be sure and follow CHFA on social media (see the links in the email footer) to keep up with our involvement at various happenings all around Colorado. Over the next month, you can find us in attendance and/or proudly sponsoring the following events across the state.
Week of July 1 – July 7
Week of July 8 - July 14
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July 10 | Mt. Carmel Veterans Center Sanctuary Golf Tournament | Sedalia | More Information
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July 11 | Creede Repertory Theatre – Show Sponsorship | Creede | More Information
Week of July 15 - July 22
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July 15 | Housing Colorado Eastern Plains Outreach Event | Limon | More Information
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July 18 | Brighter World Child Advocacy Center Garden Party | Steamboat Springs | More Information
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July 19 | Housing Colorado Greeley/Northern Colorado Outreach Event | Evans | More Information
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July 19 | College Access Navigators Contigo Summer Closing Ceremony | Fort Morgan | More Information
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July 19 | United Way of Southwest Colorado Golf Classic | Durango | More Information
Week of July 8 - July 14
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July 22 | Northwest Colorado Health Rubber Ducky Race | Steamboat Springs | More Information
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July 25 | Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition – ADA Access Awards | Denver | More Information
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July 25 | Mi Casa Resource Center – Annual Golf Classic | Littleton | More Information
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July 27-28 | Colorado Dragon Boat Festival | Denver | 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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