VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations)
VA Prosthetics & Sensory Aids
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) in its Pittsburgh, PA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Most accessible VA grant, available for any service-connected disability. Up to $6,800 lifetime for medically necessary home modifications: ramps, grab bars, accessible bathrooms, modified entrances/kitchens. Renters eligible too. Non-service-connected: up to $2,000. Requires VA physician prescription.
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Other published resources for Pittsburgh, PA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- URA Homeowner Assistance Program Up to $35,000 grant
- OwnPGH Homeownership Program Up to $90,000 grant
- URA Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Up to $7,500 (below 80% AMI) or $5,000 (80-115% AMI)
- URA Home Accessibility Program for Independence (HAPI) Up to $15,000 per single-unit home
Key Details
- Any service-connected disability qualifies, most accessible VA grant
- Renters and homeowners both eligible
- Non-service-connected: $2,000 lifetime
- Apply through your VA physician, VA Pittsburgh: 412-822-3536
How to Apply
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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
- Ask your VA doctor for a prescription or statement of medical need for the home change.
- Complete VA Form 10-0103.
- Submit the form and the medical statement to the prosthetics department at your VA medical center.
- 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 and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round, apply through your VA physician
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) in Pittsburgh, PA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) in Pittsburgh?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. 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 HISA Grant (Home Improvements & Structural Alterations) in Pittsburgh, PA?
Confirm the application route directly with VA Prosthetics & Sensory Aids; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 412-822-3536. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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