Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

This measure makes it easier for disabled veterans to qualify for local housing and community support. It tells states, cities, and tribes to stop counting VA disability payments when deciding if someone is “low” or “moderate” income under federal community development rules. This change affects who can get help funded by the Community Development Block Grant program, which supports neighborhood improvements, economic development, and community services.

It also requires a federal watchdog to study how all HUD programs treat VA disability pay and to flag any programs that don’t follow this rule, with recommendations to better serve veterans and underserved communities. That report is due within one year after the law takes effect.

• Who is affected: Veterans receiving VA compensation for service-connected disabilities.
• What changes: VA disability payments won’t count toward income limits for community development assistance, including CDBG-funded help .
• When: The study is due within one year after enactment.