WHO WE ARE

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.

WHAT WE DO

We work to increase housing opportunities across Chaffee County. 

  • A black and white icon representing a task completed or checked, with a checkmark inside a square.

    Build and Preserve Housing

    We catalyze affordable housing projects through partnerships, acquisition, and offering creative financing tools.

  • A black and white warning icon with a diagonal line crossing inside a square.

    Manage and Maintain Rentals

    We own and manage deed restricted apartments.

  • A black and white logo featuring a stylized, angular letter 'N' with sharp lines and geometric design.

    Support and Steward Homeownership

    We act as stewards of dedicated affordable homeownership units to maintain homes affordable to residents into the future.

  • Warning icon with a downward arrow inside a square, indicating caution or alert.

    Address Housing Insecurity

    We work with partners on the prevention of housing displacement and reduce community homelessness.​

  • A black and white icon of an arrow pointing downward and to the left, indicating 'download'.

    Lead Regional Housing Solutions

    We provide local government, community organizations, the private sector, and community members with best practices, data, and information on solutions to our housing challenges and support effective collaboration.

  • A black and white safety warning icon indicating to wear protective eye gear.

    Build Strong Housing Organizations

    We strengthen regional housing organizational capacity, systems, and partnerships necessary to successfully address housing challenges now and in the future.​