VA Wants Feedback on Specially Adapted Housing Form
Published Date: 6/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is asking for public feedback on their form that helps veterans and servicemembers get specially adapted homes. They want to keep using this form without changes and need your thoughts by July 31, 2026. This process won’t cost anyone extra but helps make sure the form works well and isn’t a hassle to fill out.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
VA continues adapted-housing application
If you are a veteran or servicemember, VA Form 26-4555c will continue to be used to apply for specially adapted housing grants and to evaluate proposed housing modifications or construction. The agency is extending the current information collection without change and is accepting public comments through July 31, 2026.
Estimated time burden for applicants
Completing VA Form 26-4555c takes an estimated average of 15 minutes per respondent. VA estimates 1,400 respondents annually, for a total estimated annual burden of 350 hours; the response is one-time per respondent.
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