If you are a veteran in Wyoming planning repairs or accessibility work on your home, here is the direct answer: Wyoming does not run its own grant or loan program for veteran home repairs or modifications. The state's real value shows up on your property tax bill instead, through an exemption that just doubled in size. Here is how the federal grant money works, what Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming adds#
Wyoming's own agency for veterans is the Wyoming Veterans Commission (WVC), part of the Wyoming Military Department, at wyomilitary.wyo.gov, 307-777-8152, with a statewide Wyoming Veterans Hotline at 1-800-833-5987. The WVC does not run a home repair, improvement, or adaptation grant or loan program. Its benefits are claims and pension assistance, the Military Assistance Trust Fund for hardship tied to military duty, tuition assistance, and records help. Wyoming's real contribution comes through a property tax exemption on your home.
Under Wyoming Statute 39-13-105, qualifying veterans can exempt $6,000 of assessed value from real or personal property tax on a primary residence. The 2024 Legislature doubled the exemption from $3,000 to $6,000 through Senate File 89, effective with tax year 2025. Some official pages still cite the old $3,000 figure, so confirm the current $6,000 amount with your county assessor.
To qualify, you need an honorable discharge and three years of Wyoming residency, longer than most states require. You also need wartime service in World War II, Korea, or Vietnam, or overseas service in an armed conflict with an expeditionary medal or equivalent. A compensable VA service-connected disability rating also qualifies. A surviving spouse keeps the exemption until remarriage. If you do not need the full exemption applied to your home, Wyoming lets you apply it to motor vehicle registration fees instead, an option not every state offers. Apply at your county assessor's office between January 1 and the fourth Monday in May, and you must re-contact the assessor every year to keep the exemption active.
How to apply in Wyoming#
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 Wyoming with VA Builder ID Verified status →
For the federal VA grants, WVC Veteran Service Officers, stationed in roughly ten regional offices across the state, help with federal and state benefits claims, including VA Form 26-4555. For the property tax exemption, file with your county assessor instead, not with the WVC. Start at wyomilitary.wyo.gov or call 307-777-8152 to find your nearest service officer.
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. Wyoming's exemption does not fund a project, but it can shrink your property tax bill every year, or reduce what you pay to register a vehicle if you choose that option instead.
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 wyomilitary.wyo.gov and wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov in July 2026.
FAQ#
Does Wyoming have a state program that pays for veteran home repairs or modifications?#
No. Wyoming's contribution is a property tax exemption, alongside the four federal VA grants that pay for construction.
How much is the Wyoming veterans property tax exemption now that it has doubled?#
It is $6,000 of assessed value as of tax year 2025, up from $3,000, under Senate File 89.
Can Wyoming veterans use the property tax exemption on vehicle registration instead?#
Yes. If you do not apply the exemption to your home, Wyoming allows it to reduce motor vehicle registration fees instead.
Who helps Wyoming veterans apply for VA housing grants like SAH and HISA?#
WVC Veteran Service Officers, stationed in regional offices statewide, help with VA Form 26-4555 and related federal claims. Reach the WVC at 307-777-8152.
Find a verified provider near you#
Adapta Home USA's directory lets you search Home Modifications & Remodeling providers in Wyoming 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.