Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
Became lawDisabled Veterans Housing Support Act This act excludes compensation received for a military service-connected disability from a veteran's income when determining eligibility for assistance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program provides grants to urban communities for development activities focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on how service-connected disability compensation is treated when determining eligibility for all programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This includes identifying instances where the treatment of such compensation is inconsistent with the requirement under this act.
Jan 20, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-70.
The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act aims to exclude disability compensation from income calculations for veterans seeking assistance under the CDBG program. It also mandates a GAO report on the treatment of such compensation across HUD programs to ensure consistency with this act.