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Housing Aid for Veterans: Disability Benefits Excluded from Income

This act aims to make housing assistance programs more accessible for veterans with disabilities. It ensures that disability benefits received from the Department of Veterans Affairs will not be counted as income when determining eligibility for housing aid. This change could help more veterans qualify for or receive increased housing support.
Key points
Veterans' disability benefits will not be counted as income for housing assistance programs.
More disabled veterans may qualify for housing aid or receive higher benefits.
The change applies to housing assistance programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Additional Information
Home for the Brave Act of 2021
Print number: HR 4503
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Process start date: 2021-07-19