VA Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Available Home Repair

About This Program

VA Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant is available to homeowners in Jacksonville, FL.

The SHA Grant helps veterans with specific service-connected disabilities adapt their current home or a family member's home to accommodate their disability. Eligible conditions include blindness in both eyes, loss or loss of use of both hands, and certain severe burn injuries. The grant may be used up to 6 times over a veteran's lifetime and can cover ramps, widened doorways, roll-in showers, and other accessibility modifications.

Requires VA-certified service-connected disability; use VA Form 26-4555 to apply

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

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

Key Details

  • For veterans with service-connected blindness, hand loss, or severe burns
  • Up to $25,350 for FY 2026, usable up to 6 times in a lifetime
  • Adapts existing home or family member's home for accessibility
  • Covers ramps, doorways, roll-in showers, and similar modifications
  • Apply with VA Form 26-4555 at va.gov or call NF/SG VA at 352-376-1611

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

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: Rolling, apply at va.gov; usable up to 6 times over a lifetime

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant provide in Jacksonville, FL?

Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026.

Who qualifies for VA Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant in Jacksonville?

VA Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant is open to homeowners in Jacksonville, FL. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for VA Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant in Jacksonville, FL?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs using the official program link on this page or call 352-376-1611. There is no middleman and no fee.

Need a Contractor for This Grant?

Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.

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