If you are a veteran in New Hampshire planning repairs or accessibility work, here is the direct answer: New Hampshire runs no grant or loan program for veteran home repairs. The state's value shows up on your property tax bill instead, through two provisions tied to disability status. Here is how the federal grant money works, what New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire adds#
New Hampshire's own agency for veterans is the Division of Veterans Services, at nhveterans.nh.gov, (603) 624-9230 or 1-800-622-9230 toll-free. The Division runs no home repair or adaptation grant program. Its benefits are claims assistance, NH Veterans Home information, and property tax relief. A federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program called the Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program grants money to nonprofits for veteran home repairs, but it is federal, not a New Hampshire benefit.
Two property tax provisions matter most. Under New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 72:35, a veteran with a total and permanent service-connected disability, a double amputee, a paraplegic from service-connected injury, or a surviving spouse qualifies for a standard credit of $700 a year off the residence's property tax. Towns and cities may instead adopt a higher optional credit of $701 up to $4,000, which replaces the standard $700 credit entirely rather than adding to it. The exact amount depends on what your town has adopted.
Under RSA 72:36-a, a homestead acquired or adapted with VA assistance under a SAH or SHA grant, or bought with sale proceeds from such a home, is exempt from all property taxation. This full exemption applies to a veteran who is 100% permanently and totally disabled, a double amputee, a paraplegic, or blind in both eyes at 5/200 or less from a service-connected cause. It also extends to a surviving spouse. A separate wartime veterans' credit of $51 up to $750, depending on the municipality, is also available. Residency of one year before April 1 of the claim year is required, and all these credits are filed with the town or city assessor on Form PA-29.
A 2025 state revenue bulletin changed how some veterans' credits interact starting July 13, 2025. Confirm your town's adopted amounts with your local assessor before filing.
How to apply in New Hampshire#
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 it before. Find Home Modifications & Remodeling providers in New Hampshire with VA Builder ID Verified status →
For the federal VA grants, the Division's veterans service officers help file VA Form 26-4555 at no charge, with a site at the Manchester VA Medical Center. Call (603) 624-9230 for an appointment. For property tax relief, file Form PA-29 with your town or city assessor instead.
How the programs stack together#
The federal VA grants pay for construction, so start there, since that money never has to be repaid. New Hampshire's provisions do not fund a project, but the RSA 72:36-a exemption can remove your entire property tax bill if your home was acquired or adapted with a SAH or SHA grant, and the RSA 72:35 credit can reduce it for other qualifying veterans.
For more, 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 budget.
Figures on this page were verified against nhveterans.nh.gov and revenue.nh.gov in July 2026.
FAQ#
Does New Hampshire have a state program that pays for veteran home repairs or modifications?#
No. New Hampshire's contribution is property tax relief, alongside the four federal VA grants that fund construction.
How much is the New Hampshire property tax credit for a 100% disabled veteran?#
The standard credit is $700 a year, but a town may instead adopt an optional credit of $701 up to $4,000, which replaces rather than adds to the standard credit.
Is a home adapted with a VA SAH or SHA grant exempt from property taxes in New Hampshire?#
Yes. Under RSA 72:36-a, such a homestead is exempt from all property taxation for a qualifying disabled veteran or surviving spouse.
Who helps New Hampshire veterans apply for VA housing grants for free?#
Division of Veterans Services officers help with VA Form 26-4555 and other federal claims at no cost. Call (603) 624-9230 to reach the Manchester office.
Find a verified provider near you#
Adapta Home USA's directory lets you search Home Modifications & Remodeling providers in New Hampshire and filter for VA Builder ID Verified status.
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.