Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) - H t (VR&E) - Housing Adaptation Assistance
This grant helps provide home adaptations to veterans who are not currently able to work because of the effects of their service- connected disabilities, or who require adaptations to achieve a vocational goal. Up to $92,569 is available to provide home adaptations as part of an approved rehabilitation plan. Funds from the SAH, SHA, and Veteran Readiness and Employment home adaptation grants may be accessed up to six different times if the veteran doesn’t use the full grant amount the first time.
Temporary Residence Adaptation Grant
Veterans can also receive a temporary SAH/SHA grant from the VA to adapt the home of a family member. The maximum amounts change annually. For 2021, the maximum amount for the SAH grant is $40,637, and for the SHA grant is $7,256.
Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) s (HISA)
The VA offers this grant to provide medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to a disabled veteran or service member’s home for the following purposes: • Modifying the entrance or exit to their homes • Bathroom modifications (e.g. roll in showers) • Lowering kitchen or bathroom counters and sinks • Improving paths or driveways with permanent ramps for wheelchair accessibility • Improving plumbing or electrical to accommodate required home medical equipment
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