S. 1415In committeeHousing
Bill would exclude VA disability pay from housing aid eligibility count
Data as of July 14, 2026
The bill would stop counting VA disability benefits as income when determining eligibility for HUD-VASH housing assistance.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill excludes VA disability benefits from the income calculation used to determine eligibility for HUD-VASH supported housing and VA-property housing units. It does not exclude those benefits when calculating "adjusted income," which determines actual rent payments.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects veterans, especially those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and rely on disability benefits as a significant part of their income.
Why does it matter?
Currently, counting disability payments as income can push some veterans' total income above eligibility limits, disqualifying them from supported housing programs. Changing this calculation would alter how many veterans qualify for these specific HUD and VA housing programs.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
- Introduced:
- April 10, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2565-2566)
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