Virginia Housing, Granting Freedom Accessibility Grant
Virginia Housing (formerly VHDA) / Virginia Department of Veterans Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Virginia Housing, Granting Freedom Accessibility Grant in its Virginia Beach, VA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Virginia Housing's Granting Freedom program provides grants up to $8,000 to Virginia veterans and service members who sustained a service-connected disability in the line of duty, to fund home modifications that improve accessibility and independence. Eligible uses include ramps, widened doorways, grab bars, roll-in showers, and other barrier removal. Funds are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Estimate for standard accessibility modification package for veteran homeowner
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Virginia Beach, VA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Virginia Beach Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OORP) Grants up to $30,000; additional forgivable loan if costs exceed
- Virginia Beach Manufactured (Mobile) Home Rehabilitation Program Grant amount varies by project scope
- VA HISA Grant, Home Improvements & Structural Alterations Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected)
- VA SAH Grant, Specially Adapted Housing Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026
Key Details
- Up to $8,000 for accessibility modifications, no income requirement
- Requires line-of-duty service-connected disability
- Covers ramps, grab bars, doorway widening, accessible bathrooms
- Available to veterans and active service members statewide
- Contact Virginia Housing: 800-968-7837; first-come, first-served
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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, contact Virginia Housing for current availability
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Virginia Housing, Granting Freedom Accessibility Grant in Virginia Beach, VA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $8,000 per residence. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Virginia Housing, Granting Freedom Accessibility Grant in Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Housing, Granting Freedom Accessibility Grant in Virginia Beach, VA?
Confirm the application route directly with Virginia Housing (formerly VHDA) / Virginia Department of Veterans Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-968-7837. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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