Veterans Affairs Canada: Help With Home Adaptations

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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) offers the Veterans Independence Program (VIP), which can help eligible veterans stay in their own homes.

What it covers

Among its services, VIP includes home adaptations: a contribution toward modifications to the veteran's principal residence that are necessary for the veteran to carry out everyday activities. VAC's policy lists examples such as stair glides, widening doorways, shower seats, ramps with rails and ramp landings.

Who should apply

VAC says you should apply if you need home care services and you have qualified for a disability benefit, qualified for the War Veterans Allowance, receive Prisoner of War Compensation, or are eligible for but cannot access a Contract Bed in a long-term care facility. Check VAC's pages for the current rules, since they are decided by VAC.

How to apply

Online through My VAC Account (VAC says this is the fastest).
By mail or in person through Service Canada.

Adaptations must be approved based on an assessed health need, so get approval before starting work.

How Home2stay helps

We provide clear quotes and descriptions of the work, such as ramps, stairlifts and bathroom changes. See Stairs & Lifts, Ramps & Entry and Bathrooms.

This is general information, not advice on your application. Confirm details with Veterans Affairs Canada.

You may also be able to claim the Home Accessibility Tax Credit. Book a free in-home assessment or call 604-259-1211.