Veterans or servicemembers who have specific service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purpose of constructing an adapted home or modifying an existing home to meet their adaptive needs. The goal of the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program is to provide a barrier-free living environment that affords the veterans or servicemembers a level of independent living he or she may not normally enjoy.
Grants provided under the SAH program may also be used outside the United States. However, it must be reasonably practicable for VA to provide assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing for the designated country or political subdivision outside the United States. More information in the SAH program.
There are two types of grants administered by VA, which are available to assist severely disabled veterans or servicemembers in adapting housing to their special needs.
To apply for a Specially Adapted Housing Grant, please take the following steps:
1. Download VA Form 26-4555, Veteran's Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant.
2. Complete the form and submit it to your nearest VA Regional Loan Center.
If you need more information and would like to talk with a Specially Adapted Housing agent, click here to locate one in your area.
Implementation of Public Law 109-233, Section 101 - Specially Adapted Housing Fact sheet on program details
VA Manual M26-12 Specially Adapted Housing Grant Processing Procedure, Loan Guaranty Operations for Regional Office Manual
VA Pamphlet 26-13 Handbook for Design: Specially Adapted Housing
Builder Registration Information
For more information on use of such grants, please contact Brian N. Bixler, Chief, Specially Adapted Housing, on (202) 461-9546 or via Email at: brian.bixler@va.gov.
