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HISA Grants (Home Improvement and Structural Alterations)

These are total lifetime amount grants of either $2,000 or $6,800 to any veteran who qualifies for

modifying the home for disability. They are awarded through the local regional medical center

prosthetics department. The veteran must be enrolled in VA health care and receive a prescription

from the health care provider for this grant. The grant money comes from the veteran's local regional medical center budget.

HISA Grant Amounts

Total lifetime amount HISA benefit up to $6,800 may be provided for veterans and service members

who have a service connected condition rated 50% or more service connected.

Lifetime benefit up to $2,000 may be provided for Veterans who have a non-service connected

condition under certain criteria or who are eligible for aid and attendance or housebound benefits

Applying for a HISA

Grant The veteran must be registered with VA health care. In order to receive a HISA grant, the

Veteran must first have a prescription from a VA physician in the VA health care system. This must

include:

The diagnosis with medical justification

The Veteran's name, address, SSN, and phone number(s)

To apply, the Veteran must first provide:

A completed VA Form 10-0103

If a leased or rented property, written permission from the owner

Quotes from at least 1 licensed contractor (if required by state law), to include:

- The contractors name, address, telephone, and Federal tax ID number or social security

number

- The Veteran's name, address, and telephone number

- Plans and drawings

An itemized list of estimated materials, cost, and labor cost

- All permits required (it is the contractors responsibility to obtain these)

- A picture of the work site prior to construction

Following are the types of projects that HISA grants will pay for. This is not all inclusive and other

appropriate projects may be approved.

1. Roll-in showers

2. Construction of wooden or concrete, permanent ramping to provide access to the home

3. Widening doorways to bedroom, bathroom, etc., to achieve wheelchair access

4. Lowering of kitchen or bathroom counters and sinks