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VA Form 26-4555

Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant

Apply for help acquiring or adapting housing for a qualifying service-connected disability.

26-4555

Housing & Home Loans

What this form does

Apply for help acquiring or adapting housing for a qualifying service-connected disability.

Applies for Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) or Special Home Adaptation (SHA) assistance to acquire, build, or adapt a suitable home.

Official VA title: Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant

VA revision May 18, 2024 · Links verified against VA.gov August 10, 2026

Use it when: When a qualifying service-connected disability creates housing accessibility needs. VA determines whether SAH or SHA rules apply.

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How to use 26-4555

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  1. Do now · 01

    Before you start

    Use this form when: When a qualifying service-connected disability creates housing accessibility needs. VA determines whether SAH or SHA rules apply.

  2. Waypoint · 02

    Complete the form

    • Your Social Security number
    • VA file or claim number, if available
    • Current housing and contact information
  3. Go next · 03

    Submit the form

    Available methods

    • Online
    • Mail
    • In person
    Mail to
    Department of Veterans Affairs, Claims Intake Center, PO Box 4444, Janesville, WI 53547-4444
    Submission note
    Apply online, mail the official form, or bring it to a VA regional office.

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