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.
These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Denver, CO market.
Voter-approved dedicated sales tax funding $150M+ for affordable housing production, preservation, and homelessness prevention.
Learn moreColorado allocates LIHTC credits through CHFA, with a QAP that favors projects in transit-oriented locations and high-growth areas.
Learn moreRequires 8-15% affordable units in new developments or in-lieu fees, creating a dedicated affordable housing funding stream.
TIF financing through multiple urban renewal areas for affordable and mixed-use development projects.
Learn moreLow-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Colorado, credits are allocated by CHFA.
Credits are allocated by CHFA through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.
View CHFA LIHTC ProgramVoter-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
FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Denver.
Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.
Learn moreShort-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.
Learn moreFinance multiple properties in Denver's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.
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