VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The SAH grant helps veterans with certain severe service-connected disabilities construct or modify a home to accommodate their disability. The current FY2026 maximum is $126,526, and veterans may use the grant up to six times over their lifetime. Eligible uses include building a specially adapted home, remodeling an existing home, or applying the grant to the unpaid mortgage principal of an already-adapted home.
FY2026 max $126,526. Adjusted annually for construction cost inflation. Must have qualifying service-connected disability (e.g., loss of limbs, severe burns, certain respiratory conditions). Central Texas VA: 254-743-2867.
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Grant up to $126,526 (FY2026), usable up to 6 times lifetime
- Qualifying service-connected disabilities required (loss of limbs, severe burns, etc.)
- No income requirement
- Covers building new, remodeling existing, or buying an adapted home
- Contact Central Texas VA at 254-743-2867
Reviewed eligibility rule
Our record extracts the following criteria from the reviewed cited source. Missing answers do not mean you are ineligible; the administrator makes the final decision.
- The official SAH rules require the applicant to own or plan to own the permanent home.
- SAH is for an eligible Veteran or service member.
- The official SAH rules require a qualifying service-connected disability; reporting a disability alone does not establish this requirement.
Cited source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Reviewed 2026-07-11.
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
- Apply online at VA.gov, or complete VA Form 26-4555.
- Mail the form to the VA Claims Intake Center, or bring it to your nearest VA regional office.
- The VA reviews your eligibility and sends you a decision letter.
- 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 and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant in Austin, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant in Austin?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant in Austin, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 254-743-2867. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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