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How to apply for an adapted housing grant

Find out how to apply for a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) or Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant.

How do I prepare before starting my application?

You’ll need these documents to apply:

  • Social Security number
  • VA file or claim number (if you have one)

How do I apply?

You can apply online right now.

Apply for an adapted housing grant

You can also apply:

Option 1: By mail

Fill out an Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant (VA Form 26-4555).

Get VA Form 26-4555 to download

Mail the completed application to this address:

Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
PO Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444

If you have trouble accessing the form, call us toll-free at   (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Ask to have a claim form mailed to you.

Option 2: In person

Fill out an Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant (VA Form 26-4555).

Get VA Form 26-4555 to download

Bring the completed application to your nearest VA regional office.

Find a VA regional office near you

Or call us at (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

What if I need help with my application?

Email a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) staff member at sahinfo.vbaco@va.gov.

Or call us at (TTY: 711) to talk with an SAH staff member. The recorded menu will tell you which number to select for SAH. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

Note: For all other VA home loan questions, choose the number from the recorded menu that relates to the reason you’re calling. If you have a VA home loan question, don’t select the SAH number from the recorded message. Our SAH staff members can answer only questions related to Specially Adapted Housing.

What happens after I apply?

We’ll process your claim and send you a letter with our decision.

You can check the status of your claim by signing in to VA.gov.

Find out how to check your claim status