How to get help with home repairs and accessibility changes
What you may need
- Your VA rating letter, for VA grants
- Proof that you own or will own the home
- A list of repairs or changes you need
Steps
Step 1: VA housing grants for serious disabilities
The Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grants help pay to build or change a home. They are for certain service-connected disabilities.
Step 2: HISA grant through VA health care
The HISA grant (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) can pay for medically needed changes, like a ramp or walk-in shower. Ask your VA provider.
Step 3: Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build
Local Habitat groups help veterans with home repairs and home buying. Call your local Habitat office to ask.
Step 4: Rebuilding Together
This national nonprofit does free repairs for low-income homeowners, including many veterans.
Step 5: Know how company programs work
The Home Depot Foundation does not take applications from people. It pays nonprofits like these to do the work. Apply through the nonprofit.
Ask for a written plan and price before work starts. Real nonprofit programs will not ask you to pay up front.
Questions? Call the official line
VA home loan help line: 877-827-3702Official sources
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