Veterans can use a Specially Adapted Housing Grant to widen doorways for wheelchair access.
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs provides housing grants to disabled American veterans. Disabled veterans are most vulnerable to increases in housing costs. Those who have become homeless can call the National Call Center at 1-877-424-3838 to connect with a housing counselor. The counselor can help the veteran locate a housing program in his area. Family members can also speak with a counselor on behalf on a homeless veteran. These services are provided at no cost. Veterans can also qualify for a grants to make their home handicap accessible and obtain supportive services to ensure they can maintain their residential stability.
HUD-VASH Voucher
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated 20,000 Section 8 vouchers to the VA. The vouchers provide a rental subsidy for homeless veterans. HUD subsidizes a portion of the veteran's rent. The veteran must agree to participate in case management services. This makes veterans with physical disabilities, a mental illness or history of substance abuse the most appropriate candidates for this program. The veteran's family is able to reside in the housing unit as long as he maintains his eligibility requirements.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program helps homeless veteran families secure permanent housing. Disabled veterans are qualified for help. The family's income cannot exceed 50 percent of the area median income. Also, the veteran must be the head of the household. Veterans can use the money to pay rent, security deposits, utility fees and other moving expenses. Supportive services are also provided that include child care, transportation, legal services and housing counseling.
Grant and Per Diem Program
The Department of Veteran Affairs provides funding for Grant and Per Diem Program to nonprofit organization committed to providing housing for homeless veterans. Veterans with disabilities benefit from supportive housing offered through nonprofit veteran services organizations. The grant can cover up to 65 percent of the project costs. The nonprofit must provide a 35 percent match contribution from their own resources. An eligible project would be a transitional housing facility that offers health care, housing counseling or job skills training.
Specially Adapted Housing Grant
Veterans with a service-related disability can get a grant up to $63,780 to make their home handicap accessible. The veteran can use the money to purchase an adapted home or make adaptations to a home that's already owned. The veteran's disability must include the loss of use of both arms or both legs, blindness in both eyes or a severe burn injury. Veterans with a less severe disability can get a grant up to $12,756 to adapt their home. Typical adaptations include making a bathroom addition for easy access or installing a pool for hydrotherapy.
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