Question 1

Who qualifies for Rafterkind?

Accepted Answer

Rafterkind focuses on veteran households where the veteran has a 100% service-connected disability, including the family members who share the home. This is a starting point for a conversation, not a promise of eligibility or a particular housing outcome. The application helps us understand your household and explain what resources may fit.

Question 2

What grants and housing programs can Rafterkind coordinate?

Accepted Answer

We can help families understand and coordinate conversations around Specially Adapted Housing (SAH), Special Housing Adaptation (SHA), and HUD-VASH. Each program has its own eligibility rules, funding limits, and decision-makers, so Rafterkind does not guarantee approval. We help make the path easier to follow and connect you with the right people when a program may be relevant.

Question 3

What documents should I gather before applying?

Accepted Answer

If available, gather the veteran’s DD-214, VA disability letter, and SF-15, along with any current housing or accessibility information that helps describe your household’s needs. Do not delay reaching out if something is missing. Start with what you have, and we can explain which records may be helpful for the next step.

Question 4

How do application-status updates work?

Accepted Answer

Your application status page is the best place to check for the latest update. A status may show that your application was received, is being reviewed, needs follow-up information, or has moved to the next conversation. If you are unsure what an update means or cannot find your information, contact us and we will help clarify the next step.

Question 5

Can I request accessibility accommodations during the process?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please tell us what would make communication, documents, appointments, or any home visit more accessible as early as you can. We will listen to your request and work with you on a practical way to continue the process. If you need an accommodation before applying, use the contact page to start that conversation.

Question 6

How do I get help if I still have questions?

Accepted Answer

Start an application when you are ready to share your household’s situation. If you have questions first, use the contact page and tell us what you need help understanding. We can explain Rafterkind’s process, help you prepare for the next step, and point you toward the appropriate housing or VA resource; we cannot make a VA eligibility decision or promise a particular result.

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