Moving Assistance for Disabled Veterans

Moving to a new residence can be a challenging task, especially for disabled veterans who may face unique difficulties due to their disabilities. Fortunately, there are various assistance programs and options available to help make the moving process smoother and more manageable for them. Firefighting’s Finest is here to provide moving services, as well as insight and guidance to disabled veterans planning a move. Let’s explore the options available to disabled veterans.

Government Assistance Programs

1. VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grants: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers SAH grants to veterans with certain severe service-connected disabilities. These grants can be used to build an adapted home or modify an existing home to meet their disability-related needs. Although this is not a moving service per se, it significantly helps in making a new home more accessible and comfortable.
2. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Services: For veterans with service-connected disabilities, the VR&E program can offer assistance, including counseling and training for job skills, which can indirectly assist in relocation by facilitating employment in a new location.

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Charities

1. Operation Homefront: This organization provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing programs for military families, including disabled veterans. They can assist with the costs associated with moving and settling into a new home.
2. Homes for Our Troops: Specializing in building and donating specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, this organization helps in creating a living space that accommodates their needs, thus making the move more manageable.

Peer Support and Local Veterans Groups

1. Local Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs): These organizations often have resources or volunteers who can assist disabled veterans with the physical aspects of moving.
2. Online Veteran Communities: Platforms like Veterans2Work or RallyPoint can be excellent resources for finding moving assistance, advice, and support from fellow veterans who have gone through similar experiences.

Government Housing Assistance

1. HUD-VASH Program: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) provides rental assistance vouchers for homeless veterans, which can be useful in securing housing in a new location.
2. State-Specific Veteran Benefits: Many states offer additional benefits to veterans, including housing assistance that can ease the burden of moving. In Texas, for example, there are several programs and services tailored to the needs of disabled veterans.

Texas-Specific Moving Assistance for Disabled Veterans

1. Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) The Texas VLB offers several programs designed to assist Texas veterans. While primarily known for land, home, and home improvement loans, the VLB also provides valuable resources that can assist with moving and housing. For example, they offer the Veterans Housing Assistance Program (VHAP), which helps veterans buy, build, or improve a home in Texas.
2. Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) The TVC provides numerous services to veterans, including assistance with employment, education, and health care. Through its network and partnerships, it can guide disabled veterans to specific moving services or financial aid available in Texas.
3. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) TSAHC has programs that serve Texas veterans. One of them is the Homes for Texas Heroes Home Loan Program, offering home loans and down payment assistance to veterans. This program can indirectly assist with the financial aspects of moving.
4. Local Non-Profit Organizations Numerous local non-profit organizations in Texas focus on assisting veterans. For instance, organizations like Operation Finally Home help provide custom-made, mortgage-free homes to disabled veterans, easing the transition to a new residence.
5. Texas Property Tax Exemptions Texas offers property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, which can reduce the ongoing cost of a new home. Depending on the degree of disability, these exemptions can be significant, thereby indirectly assisting with relocation costs.
6. Local Veteran Service Offices Many counties and cities in Texas have local veteran service offices. These offices are invaluable resources for connecting disabled veterans to local moving assistance programs, including volunteers who can assist with the physical aspects of moving.
7. State Employment Assistance The Texas Workforce Commission offers various services to veterans, including job search assistance and career development. For disabled veterans moving to Texas for employment opportunities, these services can be particularly beneficial.

Call Firefighting’s Finest Movers & Storage

If you are a disabled veteran in need of moving assistance, call Firefighting’s Finest Moving & Storage. Individuals who have served or are serving in the military, dedicating their efforts to safeguard American freedoms, are eligible for various benefits. Included in these benefits are our military moving services, which cater not only to active-duty members but also to veterans and disabled veterans. We provide these services with the same high standard of care and customer service that has established our company as a prominent moving service provider in Texas. Our off-duty firefighters provide efficient, safe, and professional commercial and home moving services. Guided by integrity, we’re the reliable moving partner you can trust. Founded in 2001 by two off-duty firefighters, we’ve grown to serve not only the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but also Houston and Austin as well. A locally-owned-and-operated business, we exceed all state and federal requirements for a moving company and can handle all your moving needs. Call 844-715-6625 to discuss your needs today.