VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt a family member's home in which they will reside. Also available for veterans with specific mobility or vision impairments. Grant can be used up to three times.

Grant amount set annually; for adapting existing homes

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

This is a national program. In Ottumwa, IA, you can stack it with local programs like these:

Key Details

  • Up to $25,350 for home adaptations (2024 amount)
  • For veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities
  • Can adapt family member's home
  • Grant can be used up to three times
  • No income requirements

How to Apply

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Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Deadline: Rolling applications

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