VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Available Home Repair

About This Program

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant is available to homeowners in Boston, MA.

The VA Specially Adapted Housing grant helps veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities live independently in adapted homes. For FY2026, the SAH grant provides up to $126,526. A separate Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant of up to $25,350 is available for veterans with different qualifying disabilities. Both grants can be used to construct, buy, or modify a home and may be used up to six times over a veteran's lifetime.

SAH: up to $126,526 (FY2026). SHA: up to $25,350. TRA (temporary adaptation at family member's home): up to $9,100. Usable up to 6 times. No income limit.

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

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Key Details

  • SAH grant up to $126,526 for veterans with permanent service-connected disabilities (FY2026)
  • SHA grant up to $25,350 for qualifying veterans with different disability types
  • TRA grant up to $9,100 for temporary modifications at a family member's home
  • No income limit, usable up to 6 times over lifetime
  • Contact Boston VA Regional Office at 857-364-4000 or va.gov/housing-assistance

How to Apply

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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 contractor

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: VA Form 26-4555

A grant for veterans and service members with certain service connected disabilities to buy, build, or change a home so it works for them. You can apply online at VA.gov or by filing VA Form 26-4555.

Steps to apply

  1. Apply online at VA.gov, or complete VA Form 26-4555.
  2. Mail the form to the VA Claims Intake Center, or bring it to your nearest VA regional office.
  3. The VA reviews your eligibility and sends you a decision letter.
  4. Work with your assigned VA agent on the home changes.

Documents you will likely need

  • Your Social Security number.
  • Your VA file or claim number if you have one.
  • Proof of your service connected disability rating.
  • Information about the home you want to buy, build, or adapt.

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 applications; usable up to 6 times

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant provide in Boston, MA?

Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026.

Who qualifies for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant in Boston?

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant is open to homeowners in Boston, MA. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant in Boston, MA?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs using the official program link on this page or call 857-364-4000. There is no middleman and no fee.

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