U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA) is available to homeowners and renters in Rochester, NY.
VA grant for home modifications prescribed by a VA physician for disabled veterans. Lifetime benefit of $6,800 for service-connected conditions or $2,000 for non-service-connected conditions. Covers structural alterations needed for medical treatment or disability accommodation.
Lifetime benefit: $6,800 service-connected / $2,000 non-service-connected
Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
This is a national program. In Rochester, NY, you can stack it with local programs like these:
A grant-savvy contractor in Rochester, NY 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 Rochester 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: Ongoing, lifetime benefit
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Email us about this programUp to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected).
VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations (HISA) is open to homeowners and renters in Rochester, NY. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.
Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs using the official program link on this page or call 585-394-2000. 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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