VA Revises Specially Adapted Housing Grant Application
Published Date: 7/10/2026
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Summary
The VA is updating the application form for veterans seeking specially adapted housing or home adaptation grants. More veterans will apply, so the paperwork and time needed have increased. If you’re a veteran or service member, you can comment on these changes by August 10, 2026.
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VA application paperwork increases
The VA revised VA Form 26-4555 for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grants and increased documentation requirements tied to construction and adaptation activities. The agency raised the estimated number of respondents from 7,000 to 11,200, with an estimated annual burden of 4,293 hours and an average of 23 minutes per respondent, filed annually.
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