Formed in 2020 by Chaffee County, the City of Salida, and the Town of Buena Vista, CHA is a multi-jurisdictional housing authority working across Chaffee County to ensure
we are a thriving community with housing for all.
​​Since 2020, the CHA has been able to
leverage local funding into nearly 7 million dollars
to invest in housing projects and programs. ​​
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WHAT WE DO​
Housing Creation and Preservation
We catalyze affordable housing projects
through partnerships, acquisition, and
offering creative financing tools.
Management of Affordable Property
We act as stewards of dedicated affordable
rental projects and homeownership units to
maintain a supply of housing affordable to
residents into the future.
Housing Stability
We support agencies and organizations with
service coordination to prevent housing
displacement and reduce community
homelessness.​
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CHA PROJECT PIPELINE
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​​Midland Apartments
CHA has partnered with Fading West
Development for 60 units in Buena Vista
which will all be deed restricted at
80 - 120% of AMI.
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Alpine West
In partnership with Chaffee Housing Trust,
CHA has applied for $1,320,000 in state
funding to acquire 2.4 acres of the Alpine
West development in Buena Vista which is
planned for up to 6 affordable
homeownership and 75 rental units.
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Jane's Place
CHA has raised around $5 million to develop
a multiuse project with 17 flexible lease units
for 80-100% of AMI and commercial space
for nonprofits in Salida. ​​​​​
Regional Collaboration, Education, and Advocacy
We ensure local government, community organizations, the private sector, and community members have access to best practices, data, and information which supports effective collaboration on solutions to our housing challenges.
Housing Capacity
We invest in the regional housing organizational capacity, systems, and partnerships necessary to successfully address housing challenges now and in the future.​
The Crossing
As part of a multiuse infill project in Buena Vista, CHA has partnered with the Chaffee Housing Trust and the developer to apply for $2.1 million to acquire land for 32 homeownership and 33 rentals units at 80-100% AMI.
505 Apartments
CHA has applied for funding to acquire this complex in Salida preventing 19 rental units from being converted from affordable to unaffordable.
Announcement
Draft CHA 2025 Budget Available for Review
The draft 2025 CHA Budget is available for review. The Board of Directors will adopt a final 2025 Budget at the December 19th board meeting. This meeting will be held from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at 114 Linderman Avenue in Buena Vista. Participation is also available virtually. Agendas are posted 24 hours prior to meetings in the Board calendar.
The Executive Director will present the 2025 Budget Draft at the October 17th board meeting with a Board of Directors discussion on the budget during the November 21st board meeting.
The public may submit statements to the CHA commenting on the budget any time prior to the final adoption. Comments may be made in writing or made during the public comment period at the beginning of any Board of Directors meetings. Please note public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.