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We're Hiring

Housing Navigator

The CHA is hiring for a full time Housing Navigator to  leverage the affordable housing knowledge of CHA staff and available resources to support and connect people to housing. This position works across the housing continuum from rentals to homeownership but does play a critical role in providing support for unhoused or housing insecure families.

Cover letters and resumes or CVs should be submitted to marjo.curgus@chaffeehousingauthority.org.

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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 over 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 HOUSING PROJECTS

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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 

CHA was awarded a Prop 123 Land Banking

grant of $1,320,000  to acquire 1.6 acres in the

Alpine West development in Buena Vista. This

future project 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. Construction 

will be completed in December 2026.

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 Crossman's, LTD to develop homeownership and rentals for those earning 100% AMI and below.

 

505 Apartments 

CHA has applied for funding to acquire this complex in Salida preventing 19 rental units from being converted from affordable to unaffordable. 

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