This bill amends federal housing law to help disabled veterans access housing assistance by excluding certain disability benefits from income calculations when determining eligibility. Specifically, it excludes Veterans Affairs disability benefits (from chapters 11 and 15 of federal law) from being counted as income for the Section 8 supported housing program, which provides rental assistance to low-income individuals and families. The bill applies to both initial eligibility determinations and ongoing assistance calculations, and it also covers housing built on Department of Veterans Affairs property. By excluding these disability payments from income calculations, the legislation effectively lowers the income threshold that would disqualify veterans from receiving housing assistance, making it easier for disabled veterans experiencing homelessness to qualify for support. The bill does not specify dedicated funding or implementation timelines but directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development and VA to implement the changes for housing units constructed on or after the bill's enactment date.
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