VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Available Home Repair

About This Program

VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA) is available to homeowners and renters in Akron, OH.

Lifetime benefit of up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities to make medically necessary home modifications including ramps, roll-in showers, widened doorways, and lowered counters. $2,000 for non-service-connected disabilities.

Lifetime benefit; $6,800 service-connected, $2,000 non-service-connected

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Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to $6,800 lifetime for service-connected disabilities
  • Up to $2,000 for non-service-connected disabilities
  • Ramps, roll-in showers, widened doorways, lowered counters
  • Available for owned or rented residences
  • Apply through VA Prosthetics department

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

216-791-3800

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: VA Form 10-0103

A VA medical benefit that pays for medically necessary changes to your home, like roll in showers, ramps, or widened doorways. You apply through the prosthetics department at your VA medical center using VA Form 10-0103.

Steps to apply

  1. Ask your VA doctor for a prescription or statement of medical need for the home change.
  2. Complete VA Form 10-0103.
  3. Submit the form and the medical statement to the prosthetics department at your VA medical center.
  4. The VA reviews and approves the covered work.
Get the official formDownload the fillable PDF

Documents you will likely need

  • A physician statement of medical need.
  • Your VA enrollment information.
  • An itemized estimate from a contractor for the work.
  • VA Form 10-0103, completed.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing, apply through VA Prosthetics

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA) provide in Akron, OH?

Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected).

Who qualifies for VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA) in Akron?

VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA) is open to homeowners and renters in Akron, OH. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA) in Akron, OH?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs using the official program link on this page or call 216-791-3800. There is no middleman and no fee.

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