If you are a veteran in Nevada planning repairs or accessibility work on your home, here is the direct answer: Nevada does not run its own state-funded grant program for veteran home repairs. Instead, the state's Department of Veterans Services points qualifying veterans to a zero-cost nonprofit repair program, and a separate property tax exemption can reduce your annual tax bill. Here is how the federal grant money works, what Nevada adds, and how to apply for both.
The four federal VA grants#
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers four grant and health-benefit programs nationwide, and Nevada veterans qualify the same as veterans anywhere. Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) pays up to $126,526 in FY2026 for severe, permanent service-connected disabilities, such as loss of use of both legs or blindness rated 20/200 or worse. Special Home Adaptation (SHA) pays up to $25,350 in FY2026 for conditions like loss of use of both hands or certain respiratory injuries. Both are grants, not loans, so nothing is repaid. Apply with VA Form 26-4555; SAH or SHA can be used up to six times over your lifetime as funds remain.
Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) helps if you are living temporarily in a family member's home. In FY2026 it pays up to $50,961 through the SAH path or $9,100 through the SHA path. TRA can only be used once, counts as one of your six lifetime uses, and draws down whichever grant total, SAH or SHA, you qualify under. Congress currently authorizes TRA through September 30, 2026.
Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) is a VA health benefit, not a housing grant, so you apply through the VA medical center's Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service with VA Form 10-0103 and a provider's prescription. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800 over their lifetime; other eligible veterans can receive up to $2,000. Renters can use HISA with the landlord's notarized permission. SAH and SHA construction runs through a contractor holding a VA Builder ID, a registration, not an approval rating.
What Nevada adds#
Nevada's own agency for veterans is the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS), at veterans.nv.gov, with offices in Reno at (775) 688-1653 and Las Vegas at (702) 486-3830. NDVS runs no home repair grant of its own. Instead it lists the Veterans at Home Program, a zero-cost repair and accessibility-modification service delivered by the nonprofit Rebuilding Together using licensed contractors. Qualifying veterans can receive accessibility modifications, critical repairs, and whole-home rehabilitation at no cost. A companion Safe at Home track handles smaller repairs after a 25-point Safe and Healthy Priorities Assessment. NDVS publishes no dollar caps for this program.
Nevada's other real contribution is a property tax break. Under NRS 361.091, veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rating of 60% or higher, or their surviving spouse, qualify for a tiered exemption applied to assessed value. The statutory base amounts are adjusted for inflation each fiscal year. For FY2025/26, the tiers are $17,700 assessed value for a 60-79% rating, $26,550 for 80-99%, and $35,400 for a 100% rating. Because the amounts are CPI-indexed annually, veterans should confirm current figures with their county assessor each year. A separate wartime veteran exemption under NRS 361.090 provides an additional $3,540 in assessed value regardless of disability rating.
One unusual feature worth knowing: either Nevada exemption can be applied to your property tax bill or, instead, to the vehicle governmental services tax. That makes the benefit useful even for a veteran who rents rather than owns a home, since the exemption still applies to a vehicle registration.
How to apply in Nevada#
Finding a provider who knows VA paperwork: Not every contractor has worked on SAH, SHA, or HISA projects. Adapta Home USA verifies providers' VA Builder ID Verified status, so you can filter for professionals who have handled this paperwork before. Find Home Modifications & Remodeling providers in Nevada with VA Builder ID Verified status →
For the Veterans at Home Program, contact Rebuilding Together at (702) 259-4900 or info@rtsnv.org. For the federal VA grants, NDVS's VA-accredited Veterans Service Officers help file VA Form 26-4555 and related claims at no charge, with offices covering Las Vegas, Reno, Fallon, Elko, Pahrump, Winnemucca, Sparks, Boulder City, and Mesquite. For either tax exemption, file with your county assessor instead, bringing your DD214, VA disability letter, and Nevada ID.
How the programs stack together#
The federal VA grants pay for the actual construction, so start there, since that money never has to be repaid. Nevada's Veterans at Home Program can cover smaller repair and accessibility work at no cost to you, while the property tax exemption reduces your ongoing tax bill rather than funding a project directly. A veteran may use the federal grants, the nonprofit repair program, and the tax exemption together depending on individual circumstances.
For more on the federal programs, see our VA home modification grants guide and VA grant decision tree. Our guide to paying for home modifications and wheelchair ramp cost guide can help you plan a project budget.
Figures on this page were verified against veterans.nv.gov, tax.nv.gov, and clarkcountynv.gov in July 2026.
FAQ#
Does Nevada have a program that pays for veteran home repairs or modifications?#
Nevada does not run its own state-funded grant. NDVS lists the Veterans at Home Program, a zero-cost repair and accessibility service delivered by the nonprofit Rebuilding Together.
How much is the Nevada disabled veteran property tax exemption?#
Under NRS 361.091, FY2025/26 tiers are $17,700 assessed value for a 60-79% disability rating, $26,550 for 80-99%, and $35,400 for a 100% rating. Amounts are CPI-indexed annually.
Can Nevada veterans use the tax exemption on a vehicle instead of a house?#
Yes. Either Nevada exemption can be applied to property tax or to the vehicle governmental services tax instead, which helps veterans who rent.
Who helps Nevada veterans apply for VA housing grants for free?#
NDVS's VA-accredited Veterans Service Officers help file VA Form 26-4555 and related claims at no cost, with offices across the state including Las Vegas and Reno.
Find a verified provider near you#
Adapta Home USA's directory lets you search Home Modifications & Remodeling providers in Nevada and filter for VA Builder ID Verified status. Our wheelchair ramp cost guide can help you plan your budget.
This article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional about your specific situation.
Program amounts, eligibility rules, and application procedures change. Figures on this page were verified against official government sources on the date shown, but you should confirm current details at VA.gov or with the administering agency before making decisions. Adapta Home USA is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.