This bill changes how income is calculated for disabled veterans applying for a federal rental assistance program known as HUD-VASH, which combines Section 8 housing vouchers with case management for veterans experiencing homelessness. Specifically, it excludes VA disability compensation and dependency and indemnity benefits from being counted as income when determining eligibility for this housing program, as well as when that eligibility affects access to other housing assistance programs. The exclusion does not apply to calculations of "adjusted income," which is used for other purposes like setting rent amounts. The bill also directs HUD to exclude these same VA disability benefits from income calculations for veterans seeking to rent units built on VA property under future housing assistance programs not yet created. Overall, the legislation aims to make it easier for disabled veterans to qualify for housing assistance by ensuring their disability compensation does not disqualify them from receiving help, though it does not include new appropriations or a specific implementation deadline.
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