Arakawa CityHousing & living
Arakawa City Single-Parent Moving Support Subsidy
ひとり親家庭等転居支援補助金
In short: Up to ¥400,000 (¥450,000 for families with many children) toward moving costs for single-parent families.Raising a child up to the first 31 March after turning 18 at the time of the completion report; no unpaid resident tax or insurance premiums; no other subsidy for the same costs.(Source: www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Arakawa City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a035/kosodate/hitorioyakatei/hitorioyatenkyoshien.html
- Exact eligible cost items and application timing — page details not fully recorded.
Who qualifies
- Raising a child up to the first 31 March after turning 18 at the time of the completion report; no unpaid resident tax or insurance premiums; no other subsidy for the same costs. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Not for homes owned by you, your ex-spouse or their relatives within 2 degrees, or homes whose rent you claim as a business expense. Minimum floor-area rules apply. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Single-parent family. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Arakawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Arakawa City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Application form, resident record for the household (or consent form), family register of you and the children. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- Up to ¥400,000 (¥450,000 for multi-child households). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、ひとり親家庭等転居支援補助金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "ひとり親家庭等転居支援補助金". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.