Funding Your Home Modifications
Learn about grants, loans, and funding programs to help make your home more accessible
VA Adapted Housing Grants
For veterans with service-connected disabilities
Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grant Amount: Up to $109,986 (2024)
Eligibility: Veterans with specific service-connected disabilities such as loss of use of both legs, blindness in both eyes with loss of use of one leg, or loss of use of both arms.
Use: Construct or modify a home to meet your accessibility needs.
Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grant Amount: Up to $22,036 (2024)
Eligibility: Veterans who are blind in both eyes with 20/200 visual acuity or less, or have certain service-connected disabilities involving ankles or below.
Use: Adapt a home you or a family member owns where you will live.
How to Apply: Contact your local VA office or visit VA.gov to learn more and start your application.
Medicaid Home Modifications
HCBS waiver programs for home and community-based services
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow states to cover home modifications for individuals who would otherwise require institutional care. Coverage varies by state but commonly includes:
- Wheelchair ramps and accessible entrances
- Bathroom modifications (grab bars, roll-in showers)
- Widening doorways and hallways
- Kitchen modifications for wheelchair access
- Installation of stairlifts or vertical platform lifts
How to Apply: Contact your state Medicaid office to learn about available HCBS waivers in your area. Visit Medicaid.gov for more information.
Average Costs for Common Modifications
Understanding typical costs can help you plan and budget for your home accessibility project:
Wheelchair Ramps
$1,500 - $4,500
Modular ramps; permanent ramps may cost $3,000-$15,000+
Bathroom Modifications
$3,000 - $15,000
Includes grab bars, walk-in tub, or roll-in shower
Stairlifts
$3,000 - $10,000
Straight stairlifts; curved may cost $10,000-$20,000+
Door Widening
$700 - $2,500
Per doorway, including framing and trim work
Kitchen Accessibility
$5,000 - $25,000
Lowered counters, accessible appliances, pull-out shelving
Grab Bars Installation
$200 - $600
Per set, professionally installed
* Costs vary based on location, complexity, and materials. Get quotes from multiple contractors for accurate pricing.
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1. Verified Certifications
We manually verify CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) and ADA credentials with issuing bodies.
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We confirm active state licensing and liability insurance coverage to protect your home.
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We track reviews across multiple platforms and investigate any complaints aggressively.
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We only list contractors with a proven portfolio of accessibility modifications, not general handymen.
5. Fair Pricing Guarantee
We ensure quotes are transparent and competitive with market rates for your specific modification.
6. Ongoing Compliance
We re-verify certifications and insurance annually to ensure continuous compliance.
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