Grants for Handicap Housing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Grants

• Disabled veterans may qualify for grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for building a new home or adapting a current dwelling to meet their needs. According to the VA, the Specially Adapted Housing Grant Program's goal is to "provide a barrier-free living environment that affords the veterans or service members a level of independent living he or she may not normally enjoy." Eligible disabled veterans should complete the form for the Veteran's Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant, and take it to the VA Regional Loan Center nearest them.

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  810 Vermont Avenue, NW

  Washington, DC 20420

  202- 461-0000

  va.gov

Arlington County, Virginia: Housing Grants

• Residents of this Virginia county who are permanently disabled or clients of a county mental health program may be eligible for housing grants in the form of subsidies. Generally, qualified applicants receive grants within three months after filing paperwork. Grants are paid by check issued in both the tenant and landlord's name, and must be endorsed by both parties. Leases must be in the name of the applicant for eligibility. Income limits apply, and personal assets, including automobiles, cannot exceed a combined value of $35,000.

  Arlington Housing Grant Program

  Department of Human Services

  3033 Wilson Blvd.

  Suite 300A

  Arlington, Virginia 22201

  703-228-1350

  co.arlington.va.us

Disability Rent Increase Exemption - New York City

• Disabled people living in New York City rental housing may be eligible for the city-run Disability Rent Increase Exemption. Disabled tenants meeting income requirements may not have to pay rent increases on their rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartments. Instead, the owner of the building receives a real estate tax credit from New York City. Tenants must be the head of household and have their names on the lease to qualify. Disabled spouses or registered domestic partners of such tenants also allow qualification.

  New York City Department of Finance

  Correspondence Unit

  66 John Street, 3rd Floor

  New York, NY 10038-3735

  212-639-9675

  nyc.gov