Bunkyo CityHousing & living
Bunkyo City Moving Cost & Rent Subsidy (seniors, single parents)
移転費用等助成
In short: Up to ¥150,000 moving costs and up to ¥20,000/month rent difference for low-income seniors and single parents who must move.65+ living alone or all-60+ households including a 65+ person, or single-parent households with a child under 18; prior-year income ≤ ¥1,896,000; no unpaid resident tax or rent.(Source: www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Bunkyo City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/b016/p000768.html
- Reasons for moving that qualify — see page.
Who qualifies
- 65+ living alone or all-60+ households including a 65+ person, or single-parent households with a child under 18; prior-year income ≤ ¥1,896,000; no unpaid resident tax or rent. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Income ≤ ¥1,896,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Senior or single-parent household. [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 Bunkyo 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 Bunkyo 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
- Apply before signing the new lease — applications after signing are refused. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Moving costs up to ¥150,000 (disposal, installation, cleaning etc. excluded). Rent subsidy: new rent minus the higher of your income-based share or old rent, up to ¥20,000/month. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、移転費用等助成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 "移転費用等助成". 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.