VA SAH Grant, Specially Adapted Housing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Available Veteran Housing

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs VA SAH Grant, Specially Adapted Housing in its Virginia Beach, VA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

The VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant provides up to $126,526 in FY 2026 to help veterans with severe service-connected disabilities create a barrier-free home environment. The grant can be used for construction, purchase, or remodeling and may be used up to three times within the lifetime maximum. Hampton Roads veterans may apply through the Hampton VA Medical Center.

Grant value reflects FY 2026 maximum; actual disbursement based on project scope

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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to $126,526 (FY 2026) for barrier-free home remodel or construction
  • Requires severe permanent service-connected disability
  • Enables fully wheelchair-accessible home design
  • Up to 3 lifetime uses of the benefit
  • Contact Hampton VA Medical Center, 757-722-9961

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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Program phone: 757-722-9961

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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 and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling, up to 3 uses of grant benefit per eligible veteran

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for VA SAH Grant, Specially Adapted Housing in Virginia Beach, VA?

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 SAH Grant, Specially Adapted Housing in Virginia Beach?

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 SAH Grant, Specially Adapted Housing in Virginia Beach, VA?

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 757-722-9961. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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