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 where they reside or will reside. Eligible for Veterans who are blind in both eyes with 20/200 visual acuity or less, or have certain severe burn injuries or loss/loss of use of hands.

Grant covers eligible home adaptation costs up to maximum

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

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

Key Details

  • Grant up to $25,350 for home adaptations
  • For Veterans with blindness or hand injuries
  • Can adapt own home or family member's home
  • Can be used up to 3 times (subject to limits)
  • No income requirement

How to Apply

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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.

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.

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: No deadline, ongoing program

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