Colorado

ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) named Rayla Maurin as its Private Activity Bond (PAB) manager. In this role, Maurin will work with stakeholders across Colorado to develop an annual strategy for PAB deployment.

What do developers, issuers and borrowers need to know when dealing with Private Activity Bonds (PAB)? Once bonds have been issued, what does that mean for these parties in terms of agreements, regulatory compliance and disclosure?

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority posted the round two application report for combined four percent LIHTC and state credit applications and will post the application narratives soon.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority is holding a stakeholder engagement series on Tuesdays in August.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an organization to conduct a quarterly survey of multifamily properties and to consult with CHFA regarding the data analysis and results. Select markets to be surveyed are listed in the RFP. Responses to the RFP must be received by CHFA no later than 5 p.m. MT on August 18 to Kristi Budish.

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) has made its Advanced Tax Credit Compliance training available for on-demand viewing. This training is required by the QAP for representatives of the management and the ownership. 

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) launched a new pilot program to help catalyze the development of small-scale affordable housing in historically difficult-to-develop areas by providing technical assistance.

On May 11, the Division of Housing, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and Kutak Rock are hosting a webinar on qualified uses and for Private Activity Bonds (PAB). Register here.

The Denver Community Planning and Development team is partnering with the Department of Housing Stability on a citywide effort to promote affordable housing through policy tools and incentives.

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) established a $375 million private activity bond (PAB) pool of multifamily tax-exempt volume cap resources available in 2021 and posted the PAB Pool guidelines and FAQs. The CHFA PAB Pool was created to support the development of four percent multifamily housing credit projects in 2021 and to increase the affordable rental housing stock in Colorado. NH&RA is pleased to see the 30-day extension for reservations of PAB cap added per our suggestion in our comment letter.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) will hold private activity bond (PAB) stakeholder meetings on January 8 and 11, 2020. CHFA is seeking feedback on the following proposed 2021 PAB pool draft guidelines.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) released the second draft of its 2021-2022 QAP. Comments will be accepted through November 1 and should be submitted via this form. CHFA plans to present the QAP to its board for approval at the November 19 board meeting.