VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

VA grant for veterans with service-connected disabilities such as blindness in both eyes or loss/loss of use of both hands. Helps adapt a home to accommodate the veteran's disability with modifications like ramps, widened doorways, and accessible bathrooms. Grant may be used up to three times with restoration of entitlement.

Grant amount based on qualifying disability; maximum shown is 2024 amount

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

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

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Key Details

  • Grant up to $25,350 for qualifying veterans
  • For blindness or loss of use of both hands
  • Covers accessibility modifications
  • Includes ramps, widened doorways, grab bars
  • No income restrictions

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(877) 827-3702

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: VA Form 26-4555

A grant for veterans and service members with certain service connected disabilities to buy, build, or change a home so it works for them. You can apply online at VA.gov or by filing VA Form 26-4555.

Steps to apply

  1. Apply online at VA.gov, or complete VA Form 26-4555.
  2. Mail the form to the VA Claims Intake Center, or bring it to your nearest VA regional office.
  3. The VA reviews your eligibility and sends you a decision letter.
  4. Work with your assigned VA agent on the home changes.
Get the official formDownload the fillable PDF

Documents you will likely need

  • Your Social Security number.
  • Your VA file or claim number if you have one.
  • Proof of your service connected disability rating.
  • Information about the home you want to buy, build, or adapt.
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling applications year-round

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