Veterans experiencing homelessness have several VA and VA-funded programs available, and it is common to need to pursue more than one at the same time since availability and eligibility rules differ by area.
HUD-VASH (HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) combines a Section 8 housing voucher from HUD with ongoing case management and clinical support from the VA. It is generally intended for veterans with more complex needs and can lead to permanent, long-term housing, but voucher availability depends on the local Public Housing Authority and can involve a waiting period.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
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Analyze my claim free →The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is run through VA-funded community nonprofits and focuses on rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention. SSVF grantees can sometimes help with temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, or move-in costs, and they often move faster than HUD-VASH because they are not tied to a housing authority voucher process.
Grant and Per Diem (GPD) programs fund transitional housing operated by community organizations, sometimes for as long as two years, with the goal of moving veterans toward permanent housing while connecting them to VA services.
The Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) program provides residential treatment on VA medical center grounds, primarily for veterans who also need substance use, mental health, or medical support in a structured setting.
Separately, the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (1-877-4AID-VET, available 24/7) can connect a veteran directly to local homeless program staff, sometimes faster than waiting on a single case manager, and can identify programs a local VA office may not have mentioned.
Because slots in any single program can be limited, it often helps to apply to more than one program simultaneously rather than waiting for one case manager to secure a placement, and to follow up in person or by phone at the local VA Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) if one exists nearby, since walk-in help is sometimes faster than email or phone-tag with an assigned case worker.
A 100% P&T rating does not disqualify a veteran from these programs; homelessness assistance eligibility is based on housing status and veteran status, not disability percentage, so continuing to work with the assigned case manager while independently contacting SSVF grantees and the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans is a reasonable parallel approach.
The concrete next step is to call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 to get a direct referral to local SSVF and HUD-VASH providers rather than relying solely on the current case manager's search.
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