VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

About This Program

The VA Special Housing Adaptation grant assists veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities (such as blindness in both eyes or loss of use of both hands) to adapt their existing home for independent living. The FY2026 maximum is $25,350 and the grant can be used up to 6 times lifetime. Less severe than SAH eligibility requirements.

FY2026 maximum $25,350; for veterans with loss of use of both hands or bilateral blindness

Key Details

• Qualifying conditions: loss of use of both hands, bilateral blindness, or burns to face/hands
• FY2026 maximum: $25,350 — usable up to 6 times lifetime
• Can adapt an existing owned or family-member's home
• Apply using VA Form 26-4555
• South Texas VA (Audie Murphy): 210-617-5300

How to Apply

Deadline: Open — apply at any time through VA