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Chiyoda CityDisability

Chiyoda City Driving Licence Cost Subsidy (disability)

自動車運転免許取得費の補助

In short: Up to ¥164,800 toward a driving licence for people 18+ with disabilities.18+, living in Chiyoda 3+ months, own prior-year income tax ≤ ¥400,000 (disability criteria on page).(Source: www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Chiyoda City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/koho/kenko/shogaisha/techo/josei/menkyo.html

Who qualifies

  • 18+, living in Chiyoda 3+ months, own prior-year income tax ≤ ¥400,000 (disability criteria on page). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

Age

18+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Income

Income tax ≤ ¥400,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Chiyoda City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Disability

Disability. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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 Chiyoda 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

  • Disability certificate, seal, income tax proof, aptitude test pass, school enrolment certificate. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Key details

  • Income tax ¥0: ¥164,800; ¥1–¥42,000: ¥144,200; ¥42,001–¥400,000: ¥123,600. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、自動車運転免許取得費の補助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 "自動車運転免許取得費の補助". 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.