- Introducing the Affordable Housing Financing Fund Website
- Technical Assistance Webinar and Pre-application Deadline
- Own Your Tomorrow Homebuyer Workshops
- Housing Colorado Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Events
- David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament
- "A Place Called Better" Video
- CHFA in the Community
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introducing the affordable housing financing fund website | |
CHFA and OEDIT recently launched a dedicated Affordable Housing Financing Fund website.
In November 2022, Colorado voters passed Proposition 123, a ballot measure authorizing the state to retain money from existing state tax revenue to support affordable housing investment. These funds are split 60/40 between the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) through its Division of Housing (DOH), respectively.
OEDIT manages the Affordable Housing Financing Fund, in partnership with CHFA, which serves as Contract Administrator. DOH manages the Affordable Housing Support Fund.
The new website is dedicated to the Affordable Housing Financing Fund, which has priorities to support land banking, equity, and debt investment to advance affordable housing across the state.
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technical assistance webinar and pre-application deadline | |
CHFA is accepting applications for participation in its Small-scale Housing Technical Assistance program. The program helps catalyze small-scale affordable housing developments by providing access to pro bono affordable housing consulting and pre-development grant assistance. The 2023 Round Two pre-application deadline is August 4th.
A webinar for interested and prospective applicants will be held Monday, July 17th, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm MDT. Topics covered will include a review of eligible applicants and project types, including neuro-inclusive housing and pre-development activities. Details on how to apply as well as program takeaways will be shared.
| Eligible activities under CHFA’s technical assistance program include community engagement, market studies, site identification, site feasibility, soils study, environmental site assessment, project visioning and conceptualization, financial modeling, real estate planning, cost estimating, architect and design concepts, and energy-efficiency and performance modeling. | |
own your tomorrow homebuyer workshops | |
CHFA is committed to increasing Black and African American homeownership in Colorado. As part of this commitment, CHFA is hosting four free in-person homebuyer workshops throughout the summer. Attendees will hear from CHFA staff and other industry experts on the homebuying process, and how first-time homebuyers can achieve homeownership, even in the face of challenging market conditions.
The next workshop is taking place in Colorado Springs on Saturday, July 15th, from 9:30am to 11:30am.
More information and links to register are available on the CHFA website.
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housing colorado stakeholder outreach and engagement events | |
Starting this week and throughout the summer, CHFA is partnering with Housing Colorado and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing (DOLA-DOH) to host six statewide outreach and engagement forums across the state in Grand Junction, Durango, Pueblo, Fort Collins, Frisco, and Lakewood.
These events will cover a variety of topics, and each will include a panel discussion on Proposition 123, with the opportunity to address questions, challenges, and opportunities specific to local communities. Click below to learn more and register to attend.
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david w. herlinger golf tournament | |
On July 19th, CHFA will host its annual golf tournament, which is named to posthumously honor CHFA’s former Executive Director and is an ongoing tribute to his years of dedication and passion for our mission.
Every year, CHFA’s golf tournament raises funds to support nonprofits whose work aligns with CHFA's mission of investing in affordable housing and community development. The 2023 event will support the Home Builders Foundation, a nonprofit building independence for those living with physical disabilities.
Those wishing to join CHFA in supporting the work of the Home Builders Foundation are encouraged to make a donation.
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a place called better video | CHFA had the honor of sponsoring the Denver Metro Fair Housing Center’s Fair Housing Conference on April 25th, which featured a debut of short documentary called “A Place Called Better.” This video features local leaders, state lawmakers, and community members, and it is part of a statewide campaign organized by the Denver Metro Fair Housing Center to end discrimination based on source of income. | |
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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 at the following events across the state.
Week of July 10 – 16
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July 12 | Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce 5 O'clock Connections | Pueblo | More Information
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July 12 | Urban Peak Maverick Thinkers | Denver | More Information
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July 12 | Housing Colorado Grand Junction/Western Slope Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement | Grand Junction | More Information
- July 12 | Windsor Gives Golf Tournament | Fort Collins
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July 13 | The Place: Off the Street Breakfast | Denver | More Information
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July 13 | Housing Colorado Durango/Southwest Colorado Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement | Durango | More Information
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July 14 | Greater Woodland Park Annual Golf Tournament | Woodland Park | More Information
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July 15 | Dancing With the Pueblo Stars | Pueblo | More Information
Week of July 17 – 23
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July 18 | Housing Colorado Pueblo/Southern Colorado Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement | Pueblo | More Information
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July 19 | CHFA David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament | Golden | More Information
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July 22 | Colorado Dragon Boat Festival | Denver | More Information
- July 22 | Brighter World Child Advocacy Center - The Garden Party | Steamboat Springs | More Information
Week of July 24 – 30
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July 26 | Housing Colorado Fort Collins/Northern Colorado Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement | Fort Collins | More Information
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July 28 | Housing Colorado Frisco/Mountain Resort Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement | Frisco | More Information
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July 28 | Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition - ADA Access Awards | Denver | More Information
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July 29 | Colorado FutureTek - 2023 Awards Celebration | Virtual | More Information
Week of July 31 – August 6
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August 4 – 6 | Pino Nuche Art Market and Juried Show | Ignacio | More Information
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August 4 | 29th Annual Richard Reyes Golf Tournament | Colorado City | More Information
- August 4 | NeighborWorks Celebration of Home 2023 | Pueblo | More Information
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CHFA Community Relationship Managers:
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Trisha Herman, Community Relationship Manager - Eastern Colorado,
970.812.1151
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Jeff Owsley, Community Relationship Manager – South Central Colorado, 719.569.4484 | |
Caroline Trani, Community Relationship Manager – Southern Colorado, 719.569.5353
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Chris Lopez, Community Relationship Manager – Southwest Colorado, 970.812.1142
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Margie Joy, Community Relationship Manager – Western Slope Colorado, 970.812.1150 | | |
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With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. Requests for reasonable accommodation, the provision of auxiliary aids, or any complaints alleging violation of this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Nondiscrimination Coordinator, 1.800.877.2432, TDD/TTY 800.659.2656, CHFA, 1981 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1272, available weekdays 8:00am to 5:00pm. | |
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