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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 on our eBenefits website. You can also check the status of an open SAH claim on the site.

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 also apply:

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 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. Ask to have a claim form mailed to you.

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 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 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 an SAH staff member at 877-827-3702 (TTY: 711).

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