360 - Adaptive Housing Assistance Programs For Veterans with SAH Grant Chief, Jason Latona

We invited a timely guest for today’s episode in light of the
growing worries about housing availability and affordability in
the country. Listen in as Chief for Specially Adapted Housing
(SAH) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Jason Latona talks
about Veteran disability housing grants, how they work, and their
eligibility requirements. If you or anyone you know might be
qualified, don’t miss this episode!


 


Key takeaways to listen for


Specially Adapted Housing Program: What it is, its benefits,
and its 3 primary grants

How long does the process take?

4 ways to use SAH funds

Where and how do Veterans and Service members obtain a
disability rating?

Is there a cap on the number of Veterans and Service members
eligible for benefits?

Who can receive SAH grants?



 


Resources mentioned in this episode


Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing
Improvement Act of 2019

Cost Index | Turner Construction Company 

Americans with Disabilities Act



Would you like more information on the Specially Adapted Housing
Program? Visit
https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/
and get full access to information about eligibility for
disability housing grants and how to apply.


 


About Jason Latona


Jason Latona has served as the Chief for Specially Adapted
Housing (SAH) at the Department of Veterans Affairs since May
2018. Specifically, he works to assist eligible Veterans and
Service members in accessing the housing adaptation grants that
they have earned to live more safely and independently. 


As Chief for Specially Adapted Housing, Jason is responsible for
program policy for the SAH program. In addition, he works to
assist Veterans and Service members using the SAH benefit,
including collaborating with other VA programs, Veteran Service
Organizations, and industry partners.


The SAH policy team conducts outreach to spread awareness of the
SAH grant programs. He is a former active-duty U.S. Marine with
over 20 years of experience in the residential remodeling/home
building and business management consulting industries.


 


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