VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations)

VA Prosthetics & Sensory Aids

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) is available to homeowners in Syracuse, NY.

Most accessible VA grant, any service-connected disability qualifies. Up to $6,800 lifetime for service-connected conditions ($2,000 for non-service-connected). Covers ramps, grab bars, accessible bathrooms. Must have a prescription from VA doctor and be enrolled in VA healthcare.

Any service-connected disability, enrolled in VA healthcare

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In Syracuse, NY, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $6,800 for service-connected conditions
  • Any service-connected disability qualifies
  • Covers ramps, grab bars, accessible bathrooms
  • Requires VA doctor prescription
  • Must be enrolled in VA healthcare

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse 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: Year-round, prescribed by VA doctor

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) provide in Syracuse, NY?

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

Who qualifies for VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) in Syracuse?

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

How do I apply for VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) in Syracuse, NY?

Apply directly with VA Prosthetics & Sensory Aids using the official program link on this page or call 1-800-827-1000. 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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