Colorado Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in Denver

Denver has emerged as a national leader in affordable housing investment with its dedicated Affordable Housing Fund, aggressive inclusionary zoning, and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority's LIHTC program. The city's Opportunity Zones along key corridors offer significant appreciation potential.

24 designated tracts
Opportunity Zones
$1,820
Section 8 (2-BR)
LIHTC
Tax Credits Available
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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)

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Public Housing Authority

Denver Housing Authority (DHA)

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Local Programs

Denver Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Denver, CO market.

Denver Affordable Housing Fund

Voter-approved dedicated sales tax funding $150M+ for affordable housing production, preservation, and homelessness prevention.

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CHFA LIHTC Program

Colorado allocates LIHTC credits through CHFA, with a QAP that favors projects in transit-oriented locations and high-growth areas.

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Denver Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO)

Requires 8-15% affordable units in new developments or in-lieu fees, creating a dedicated affordable housing funding stream.

Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA)

TIF financing through multiple urban renewal areas for affordable and mixed-use development projects.

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LIHTC Tax Credits in Colorado

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Colorado, credits are allocated by CHFA.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

Colorado Allocator

Credits are allocated by CHFA through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Why Invest in Denver?

Voter-approved fund generates $150M+ annually for affordable housing

Transit-oriented developments along light rail receive CHFA QAP priority

24 Opportunity Zones along key growth corridors

High Section 8 payment standards ($1,820 for 2-BR) support strong DSCR ratios

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in Denver

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Denver.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in Denver's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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