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) announced that Kathryn Grosscup has been selected as its new manager of Housing Tax Credits. In this role, Grosscup is responsible for the day-to-day administration of CHFA’s tax credit allocation program and leading CHFA’s tax credit team.

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) named Denver Maw as the organization’s finance director. Maw joined CHFA in 2013 and most recently served as finance manager, overseeing CHFA’s debt issuance and administration.

The Colorado Housing Finance Agency posted the 2020 round two applicant report and application narratives for Federal four percent and State LIHTC applications.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority will hold two public hearings (via Microsoft Teams) to receive input on the Housing Credit QAP and to discuss proposed changes to the QAP for the upcoming year. August 24, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm MT and August 26, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30 am MT. If you […]

On August 11 at 3:00 pm MT, the Division of Housing, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and Kutak Rock are offering an informative webinar for all local officials, developers and others who want to learn how to use Private Activity Bond (PAB). Come learn about qualified uses, and how to utilize this tool to support […]

HUD’s Multifamily West Region is extending the audited financial reporting deadlines until September 30, 2020. This waiver is limited to entities, which are required to submit the referenced annual financial information on or before June 30, 2020.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority released an updated 2020 LIHTC application (V. 2.2.1). Please note that previous versions of the application will no longer be accepted. For questions regarding the application, please contact Paula Harrison, Tax Credit Program administrator, at pharrison@chfainfo.com.

Natasha Weaver, Tax Credits manager with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), announced her retirement. She will leave CHFA at the end of August and will continue working with the Tax Credit team during the next few months, including preparing for the Round Two applications that are due on August 1.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Compliance staff will hold a webinar at 10:00 am MT on April 16 to review its COVID-19 guidance to date. Register here.

The 2020 Housing Tax Credit Contribution (HTCC) Program Guidelines were updated and include new compliance requirements for 2020.  In addition to the Program Quarterly Progress Report, any applicant required to submit a report for the first quarter of 2020 (January 1 – March 31) and all subsequent quarters should include the following:

In response to concerns related to COVID-19, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is implementing the following policies for inspections and monitoring. CHFA’s policy changes seek to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of tenants, partners, and CHFA staff.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority created a new landing page website specific to Private Activity Bond (PAB) volume cap availability, use and requirements for 2020. Should you have questions or comments, please contact Shannon Friel, Private Activity Bond Manager, at sfriel@chfainfo.com or 303-297-7387.