U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System
VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant is available to homeowners and renters in Boston, MA.
The VA HISA grant provides up to $6,800 lifetime for veterans with service-connected disabilities (or $2,000 for non-service-connected conditions) to make medically necessary home improvements. Eligible modifications include ramps, roll-in showers, accessible countertops, grab bars, and accessible entrances. Unlike SAH, HISA applies to renters as well as homeowners. A VA healthcare provider prescription is required.
Lifetime benefit: $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected). Must be medically necessary per VA provider prescription. Applies to both owners and renters.
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This is a national program. In Boston, MA, you can stack it with local programs like these:
A grant-savvy contractor in Boston, MA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Boston early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
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
Documents you will likely need
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: Year-round, requires prescription from VA healthcare provider
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Email us about this programUp to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected).
VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant is open to homeowners and renters in Boston, MA. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.
Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System using the official program link on this page or call 857-364-4000. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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