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

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) / Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants is available in St. Paul, MN.

The VA's Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant helps veterans with severe service-connected mobility disabilities adapt or build accessible homes. The SHA grant assists veterans with blindness, hand loss, or certain respiratory disabilities. HISA (up to $6,800) covers medically necessary home modifications prescribed by a VA provider. Veterans may use these grants up to 6 times in their lifetime.

SAH FY2026: up to $126,526. SHA FY2026: up to $25,350. HISA: up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected). TRA also available for temporary residences.

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

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

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Key Details

  • SAH: up to ~$126,526 for severe mobility disability adaptations (FY2025)
  • SHA: up to ~$22,000 for vision, hand, or respiratory disabilities
  • HISA: up to $6,800 for medically necessary home modifications
  • No income limit, based on service-connected disability rating
  • Contact Minneapolis VA Health Care System: 612-725-2000

How to Apply

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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: Rolling

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) / Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants provide in St. Paul, MN?

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

Who qualifies for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) / Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants in St. Paul?

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) / Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants is available in St. Paul, MN. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) / Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grants in St. Paul, MN?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Minneapolis VA Health Care System using the official program link on this page or call 612-725-2000. There is no middleman and no fee.

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