VA Programs
Understanding the support available for home adaptations
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers several programs designed to help veterans live more safely and independently at home. Each program supports different types of home adaptations based on medical needs and eligibility.
This information is provided to help you better understand how these programs work before moving forward with a contractor.
Specially Adapted Housing
Support for major home adaptations
Designed for veterans with serious service-connected disabilities who require significant home modifications.
- Barrier-free bathrooms
- Accessible entryways and ramps
- Wider doorways and hallways
- Full-home mobility adaptations
Special Housing Adaptation
Support for targeted home modifications
Helps veterans who need specific adaptations but not full structural changes.
- Bathroom accessibility upgrades
- Entry and exit improvements
- Interior access modifications
Independent Living
Supporting daily independence
Designed to help veterans live more independently when employment is not currently feasible.
- Daily mobility home adaptations
- Safety-focused modifications
- Changes that reduce reliance on assistance
Home Improvements & Structural Alterations
Medically necessary home changes
Provides funding for medically necessary home improvements for continued treatment.
- Bathroom safety modifications
- Entryway and access improvements
- Structural medical-related changes
Important to Know
How to move forward with your project
Grant eligibility, selection, and approval are handled directly by the Department of Veterans Affairs and your assigned VA agent.
We do not determine which grant applies. Once approved, we schedule the first home inspection following VA requirements.
Supporting Resource
If you would like to review official VA information, you can visit the Department of Veterans Affairs housing grant page by clicking the button below:
Official VA Website