Accessibility Grants

VHDA has developed grant programs for Virginians in need of home accessibility improvements and modifications. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for these grant funds. Program details and applications are available below.

Notice of Funds for Accessibility Rental Modification

Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA)  has grant funds available to pay for modification work needed on rental units to make them accessible. These funds are available to persons earning 80% or less of the area median income. The grant funds will be available on a first come/first served basis, up to $1,800 per dwelling unit. Funds can be used for any work needed to make the unit accessible for disabled individual.

• Grant Application (.pdf)

Granting Freedom is a grant program that pays for modifications to make living spaces more accessible for servicemen or women who sustained injury during service in a combat theatre of operations. These funds can be used to widen doorways and add ramps to make a home wheelchair accessible, to install grab bars in a bathroom or to make other modifications that help eligible recipients feel more at home.

VHDA partners with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Housing Partners and other community groups in order to make the Granting Freedom program available to Virginia servicemen and women injured while serving our country.

Currently, over $1 million of funding is available to pay for modifications to houses and apartments. Read more about how to apply for Granting Freedom funds.