VA Raises Specially Adapted Housing Grants as Construction Costs Climb
Published Date: 5/22/2025
Notice
Summary
Veterans and service members eligible for Specially Adapted Housing grants will see a 4.10% boost in the amount of financial help available starting October 1, 2024. This increase matches rising home construction costs, making it easier to afford specially adapted homes. The update keeps the program fair and timely, reflecting real-world building expenses for fiscal year 2025.
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SAH grant amounts raised 4.10%
Veterans and service members eligible for Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants receive a 4.10% increase in aggregate assistance for fiscal year 2025, based on the Turner Building Cost Index (second quarter 2024 vs. second quarter 2023). The increase was effective October 1, 2024.
New dollar caps for SAH, TRA, and 2102B grants
Effective October 1, 2024 for FY2025, the aggregate amount available for SAH grants under 38 U.S.C. 2101(a) is $121,812 and the maximum Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) grant for 2101(a)/2102A is $49,062. For 38 U.S.C. 2101(b) the aggregate amount is listed as $24,405 (during FY 2024 in the notice) and the maximum TRA grant for 2101(b)/2102A is $8,760 for FY2025; grants under 38 U.S.C. 2102B are $111,759 for FY2025, and the Secretary may waive the 2102B limitation for a Veteran when necessary for that Veteran’s rehabilitation program.
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