CHFA Launches Colorado Affordable Housing Developer’s Guide

(DENVER) – Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Colorado Affordable Housing Developer’s Guide.

The intention of the Guide is to help support local for-profit and nonprofit developers, community leaders, and advocates seeking to ensure that safe, decent, and affordable housing is an intentional and integrated part of their community fabric.

“The Guide is dedicated to all Coloradans who are seeking housing stability and economic prosperity. CHFA hopes this resource paves a path forward for a brighter and stronger future for the entire state,” said Cris White, CHFA executive director and CEO. “CHFA would like to thank the numerous partners and collaborators who helped make the Colorado Affordable Housing Developer’s Guide possible.”

To help prospective developers utilize the Guide, CHFA will be hosting an Affordable Housing Developer’s Guide 101 Training series. The series consists of four in-person trainings in Pueblo, Alamosa, Durango, and Rifle, as well as one virtual online training. Attendees will learn how to access the Developer’s Guide and use it within their organization to better understand and plan for the development or preservation of affordable housing in their community.

Specific topics covered will include, an affordable housing development overview; organizational considerations; housing development models; team and roles; engaging the community; predevelopment; market feasibility; financial feasibility; project construction; operations and compliance; and a variety of tools and resources.

Affordable Housing Developer’s Guide 101 Training dates:

• Pueblo, Pueblo Community College
  Tuesday, February 15
  9:30am to Noon
  Register here.
• Alamosa, Alamosa Recreation Center
  Tuesday, February 16
  9:30am to Noon
  Register here.
• Durango, La Plata County Fairgrounds
  Tuesday, February 22
  1:00pm to 3:30pm
  Register here.
• Rifle, The Ute Theatre
  Wednesday, February 23
  1:00pm to 3:30pm
  Register here.
• Online
  Wednesday, March 2
  9:30am to Noon
  Register here.

A recording of the Affordable Housing Developer’s Guide 101 Training will be available in March on CHFA’s website.

About CHFA

CHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. Created in 1973, CHFA invests in affordable homeownership, the development and preservation of affordable rental housing, and helps small- and medium-sized businesses access capital. CHFA also provides education and technical assistance regarding affordable housing and economic development. CHFA is a self-sustaining public enterprise. CHFA issued debt is not the obligation of the state. For more information about CHFA please visit chfainfo.com, call its Denver office at 1.800.877.chfa (2432).