VA Form 26-4555a
Supplemental Application for Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant
Who fills it
veteran
Journey phase
Specialty Benefits
Estimated time
20-30 minutes.
When to file
When project information changes or you are applying for a second/third use of the grant.
You already have an approved SAH/SHA case and need to update the project information, use a second or third grant use, or supplement with new property or contractor details.
Gather before you start
—Prior SAH/SHA case number
—Updated property information or contractor estimates
—Evidence of prior grant use if applying for second/third use
Attach with the form
—Updated builder estimates or contractor quotes
—Updated property information if changed
Section I - Existing Case Reference
Blocks 1-5Veteran name, SSN, VA File Number, existing SAH/SHA case numberPII
Reference your existing approved SAH/SHA case. The case number is in correspondence from your SHA/SAH coordinator.
Example
(legal name, SSN, existing SAH case number)
Common mistakes
- Not referencing the prior case - this supplement must attach to an existing approved case.
Section II - Updated Project Information
Blocks 6-12Changes to property, contractor, or project scope
Describe what has changed from the original application: new property address, new contractor, updated cost estimates, change in project scope. Attach updated quotes.
Example
e.g., New contractor (prior contractor went out of business); updated estimates for accessible bathroom ($45,000) and ramp ($8,000).
Common mistakes
- Not getting prior VA approval before changing contractors - unauthorized contractor changes can jeopardize grant payment.
Section III - Certification
Blocks 13-14Veteran signature and datePII
Sign and date. Work with your assigned SAH/SHA coordinator throughout this process.
Example
(signature/date)
Common mistakes
- Not keeping your SAH/SHA coordinator informed of project changes - they must be involved in the entire process.
Statutory & regulatory authority
38 USC 2101 - Qualifying service-connected disabilities for the SAH grant.
38 USC 2102 - Up to grant maximum for SAH eligible veterans.
38 USC 2102A - Lower-tier housing grant for vision impairment, burns, anatomical loss not qualifying for SAH.