VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Who Is Eligible?
Overview
Veterans with service-connected disabilities including blindness, loss of hands, or severe respiratory injury
Age
Veterans with permanent service-connected disabilities such as severe vision impairment, loss of use of both hands, or severe burns may qualify regardless of age
Income
Applicant or family member must own or plan to own the primary residence; no specific income requirement
Veteran Status
Qualifying service-connected disabilities include blindness in both eyes, loss of use of both hands, and certain severe burn conditions
Veteran Status
Covered modifications include home accessibility and structural alterations necessary to accommodate the veteran's disability
Veteran Status
Grant can be used up to 6 times over a veteran's lifetime
How to Apply
Apply by submitting VA Form 26-4555 to the VA or visiting va.gov/housing-assistance
Ready to Apply?
Visit the official program website for the most up-to-date application instructions and forms.
Visit Official Program Page ↗Information last reviewed March 2026 by Editorial team. Program details may change.