Available Benefit Amounts

This lifetime benefit provides financial support based on disability classification:

• $6,800 Maximum Benefit for veterans requiring modifications to address:

  • Service-connected disabilities

  • Compensable disabilities treated as service-connected under 38 USC 1710(a)(2)(c)

  • Non-service-connected disabilities when the veteran holds a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent

• $2,000 Maximum Benefit for disabilities not covered under the primary classification

All projects require medical justification directly related to the qualifying disability. Contact your local Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to determine your available lifetime benefits.

Program Exclusions

The HISA benefit does not cover exterior decking, spa or hot tub installations, home security systems, removable equipment such as portable ramps or stair lifts, or routine home maintenance including roof, furnace, or air conditioner replacements.

Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grants

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive housing grants enabling veterans and service members with qualifying service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify homes for independent living.

Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Eligibility

Veterans may qualify for an SAH grant when planning to buy, build, or modify their permanent residence, provided they meet ownership requirements and possess a qualifying service-connected disability.

Qualifying Disabilities Include:

• Loss or loss of use of multiple limbs

• Lower leg loss or loss of use combined with residual effects of organic disease or injury

• Bilateral blindness (20/200 visual acuity or less)

• Severe burn injuries

• Post-September 11, 2001 lower extremity loss requiring assistive devices for mobility

Note: Congressional limitations restrict grants based on single extremity loss to 120 recipients per fiscal year. Qualifying veterans exceeding this annual limit may receive benefits in subsequent fiscal years.

Maximum Grant Amount: $126,526 for fiscal year 2026

Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant Eligibility

SHA grants support veterans or their families in purchasing, building, or modifying permanent residences when the veteran possesses qualifying service-connected disabilities.

Qualifying Disabilities Include:

• Bilateral hand loss or loss of use

• Severe burn injuries

• Respiratory or breathing impairments

Maximum Grant Amount: $25,350 for fiscal year 2026

Grant Utilization Flexibility

Eligible veterans may access grant funds across up to six separate instances throughout their lifetime. This flexibility allows veterans to utilize portions of their grant as needed, with unused amounts remaining available for future modifications. Annual adjustments reflect construction cost changes, with the final utilization year determining the maximum available amount.

Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) Grant

Veterans residing temporarily in family members’ homes may qualify for TRA grants to fund necessary modifications, provided they meet SAH or SHA grant eligibility requirements.

Maximum TRA Grant Amounts:

• $50,961 for SAH-qualified veterans (fiscal year 2026)

• $9,100 for SHA-qualified veterans (fiscal year 2026)

Application Process

Veterans may apply online immediately or submit applications by mail or in person. Comprehensive design guidance and project specifications are available in the official SAH and SHA housing design handbook.

For detailed information regarding eligibility, application procedures, and design options, veterans should consult their local VA office or access official VA housing grant resources.