Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Congress tells housing agencies to exclude VA disability pay when checking income for housing aid
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- States, cities, and tribes must ignore a veteran’s VA service-connected disability pay when checking income for certain federal housing aid.
- This can help some disabled veterans qualify for programs meant for low- and moderate-income households, because their disability checks won’t push them over the limit.
- The change applies when deciding whether someone fits the “low,” “moderate,” or “low-and-moderate” income categories used in key housing and community programs.
- The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress within 1 year on how HUD programs treat VA disability pay and flag any programs that handle it differently.
- The report must also suggest law changes where needed so HUD programs better serve veterans and underserved communities.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
The law specifically requires Indian tribes, alongside states and local governments, to exclude VA disability pay from income calculations. This means Native American veterans living on tribal lands or served by tribal housing and community development programs will benefit from the same protections, which is notable given the higher-than-average military service rates among Native Americans.
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Related News
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Senate-side announcement describing the bill’s effect: VA disability benefits excluded from income when determining eligibility for CDBG-funded housing assistance; notes next step to the President for signature.
De La Cruz’s veterans housing bill passes Senate, heads to president
Local political coverage summarizing the bill’s purpose—excluding VA service-connected disability income from CDBG eligibility calculations—and noting its movement to the President for signature.
Source Information
Document Type
Public Law
Official Title
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
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