Veteran Home Repair & Accessibility
Our flagship service. We manage the veteran's project end to end — VA grant paperwork, design, permitting, and inspection — while licensed professionals complete the work.
We navigate SAH, SHA, and TRA so you don't have to
Eligibility screening, grant applications, contractor bids, and VA inspections — coordinated by one team.
- Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants
- Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grants
- Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) grants
- HISA and state-funded modification programs
Accessibility modifications
Wheelchair ramps, zero-step entries, roll-in showers, door widening, and grab bars.
Veteran home safety
Handrails, non-slip flooring, improved lighting, fall prevention, and egress upgrades.
Essential repairs
Roofing, plumbing, electrical, furnace, and structural repairs that keep a home livable.
Emergency repairs
Rapid response for heat loss, water intrusion, and unsafe conditions.
Smart home technology
Voice-controlled lighting, remote door locks, sensors, and medical alert integration.
Project management
Scope, bids, permits, timeline, and final inspection handled on the veteran's behalf.
Rent Ready Renovations
MDHS manages the veteran's project while licensed professionals from Rent Ready Renovations complete the work — insured, permitted, and inspected.
How the partnership works
- 1. MDHS — eligibility, grant applications, scope of work, and veteran advocacy.
- 2. Rent Ready Renovations — licensed construction, permitting, and craftsmanship.
- 3. Together — inspection, veteran sign-off, and follow-up safety review.
Transformations that restore independence
Every completed project is documented, inspected, and photographed with the veteran's permission.
Step-free entry
A 32-foot ramp and widened front door replaced six unsafe porch steps in Redford.
Roll-in shower
A full bathroom conversion with grab bars and a fold-down bench in Warren.
Smart safety package
Voice lighting, remote locks, and fall sensors installed for a Detroit veteran living alone.
Request an Accessibility Assessment
A specialist will visit your home, document needs, and identify every grant program you qualify for — at no cost.