VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants is available to homeowners in New Orleans, LA.

The VA SAH grant (up to $126,526) helps veterans with severe service-connected disabilities build, buy, or modify a home to be barrier-free and independently livable. The SHA grant (up to $25,350) helps adapt a home for certain service-connected conditions. Both grants can be used up to three times within their lifetime limits. Contact the Southeast Louisiana VA in New Orleans for local assistance.

Amounts are adjusted annually by federal law. Can be used up to 3 times up to the lifetime maximum for SAH or SHA.

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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 severe service-connected disabilities
  • SHA grant: up to $25,350 for home adaptation
  • No income limit; must have qualifying VA disability rating
  • Can be used up to 3 times within the lifetime maximum
  • Contact Southeast Louisiana VA at (504) 507-2000

How to Apply

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504-507-2000

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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.
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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.
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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 via VA Form 26-4555

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants provide in New Orleans, LA?

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

Who qualifies for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants in New Orleans?

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants is open to homeowners in New Orleans, LA. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants in New Orleans, LA?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System using the official program link on this page or call 504-507-2000. There is no middleman and no fee.

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