VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley VA

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant is available to homeowners in Tampa, FL.

The HISA grant provides veterans with medically necessary home modifications to improve accessibility and accommodate disability-related needs. Veterans with service-connected disabilities can receive up to $6,800 lifetime; those with non-service-connected conditions can receive up to $2,000. Covered improvements include ramps, roll-in showers, grab bars, doorway widening, and modifications to plumbing or electrical systems for medical equipment.

Lifetime benefit, not per-year. Service-connected: $6,800 lifetime. Non-service-connected: $2,000 lifetime.

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

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

Key Details

  • Up to $6,800 lifetime for service-connected disability modifications
  • $2,000 lifetime for non-service-connected conditions
  • Covers ramps, roll-in showers, grab bars, doorway widening
  • No income limit; must be a qualifying veteran
  • Apply through VA prosthetics at James A. Haley VA (813-972-2000)

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa 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: Ongoing; apply through VA prosthetics department

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Frequently asked questions

How much can VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant provide in Tampa, FL?

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

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

VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant is open to homeowners in Tampa, FL. 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 Tampa, FL?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley VA using the official program link on this page or call 813-972-2000. There is no middleman and no fee.

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