The VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities live independently
in a barrier-free environment and can be used in a variety of ways:
To construct a specially adapted home on land to be acquired;
To build a home on land already owned, if it is suitable for specially adapted housing;
To remodel an existing home if it can be made suitable for specially adapted housing; or
To pay against the unpaid mortgage principal balance of an adapted home already acquired without the assistance of a VA grant.
​INCOME GUIDELINES:
There are no income guidelines listed on the website.
AREA OF AVAILABILITY:
National
TYPES OF REPAIRS:
Repairs related to making a home suitable for specially adapted housing.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a service member or veteran with the following types of permanent and total service-connected disabilities, you may
be entitled to a (SAH) grant:
● Loss of or loss of use of both legs,
● Loss of or loss of use of both arms,
● Blindness in both eyes having only light perception, plus loss of or loss of use of one leg,
● Loss of or loss of use of one leg together with the loss of or loss of use of one arm,
● Certain severe burns, or
● Loss of or loss of use of one or more lower extremities due to service on or after Sept. 11, 2011, which so affects the functions
of balance or propulsion as to prevent moving about without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheel chair. The home must
be owned by an eligible individual. A maximum of three grants, up to a maximum dollar amount, is allowed per individual.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for a grant, fill out and submit VA Form 26-4555 Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home
Adaptation Grant. You can access this form by applying via www.ebenefits.va.gov, by downloading the form and mailing it to
the nearest Regional Loan Center, by calling VA toll free at 1-800-827-1000 to have a claim form mailed to you, or by visiting the
nearest VA regional office.

V.A. Disability Housing Grants Available!
Did you know the VA offers housing grants for service members and veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to buy
or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently? Changing a home may involve installing ramps or widening
doorways. With a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant, for example, you can get up to $101,754 for fiscal year 2022. This is
the current total maximum amount allowed for SAH grants.
Website: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants