VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Available Home Repair

About This Program

VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant is available to homeowners in San Diego, CA.

The HISA grant provides funding for medically necessary home structural modifications for veterans who require improvements directly related to their medical condition. Veterans with service-connected conditions can receive up to $6,800 lifetime; those with non-service-connected conditions can receive up to $2,000. Common uses include roll-in showers, widened doorways, and ramps. Apply through your VA health care team.

Must be enrolled in VA health care; modification must be medically necessary; service-connected disability yields higher benefit; apply through VA social worker or occupational therapist

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

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Key Details

  • Up to $6,800 for service-connected; $2,000 for non-service-connected conditions
  • Must be enrolled in VA health care and have medically necessary need
  • Covers roll-in showers, ramps, widened doorways, grab bars
  • Apply through your VA healthcare team, social worker or OT
  • Call San Diego VA Medical Center at 858-552-8585

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in San Diego, CA 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 San Diego 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 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

  1. Ask your VA doctor for a prescription or statement of medical need for the home change.
  2. Complete VA Form 10-0103.
  3. Submit the form and the medical statement to the prosthetics department at your VA medical center.
  4. The VA reviews and approves the covered work.

Documents you will likely need

  • A physician statement of medical need.
  • Your VA enrollment information.
  • An itemized estimate from a contractor for the work.
  • VA Form 10-0103, completed.

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, one-time lifetime benefit

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant provide in San Diego, CA?

Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected).

Who qualifies for VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant in San Diego?

VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant is open to homeowners in San Diego, CA. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant in San Diego, CA?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs using the official program link on this page or call 1-858-552-8585. There is no middleman and no fee.

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