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Chuo CityHousing & living

Chuo City Air Conditioner Purchase Subsidy (tax-exempt households)

中央区住民税非課税世帯等エアコン購入費助成

In short: Chuo City subsidises buying an air conditioner for households exempt from resident tax.Registered and living in Chuo City at application. Households made up only of dependants of a resident-tax payer are excluded; public-assistance households covered by that system are excluded.(Source: www.city.chuo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Chuo City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0019/kenkouiryou/fukushiippan/seikatsushien/airconjosei.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Amount — check the page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Registered and living in Chuo City at application. Households made up only of dependants of a resident-tax payer are excluded; public-assistance households covered by that system are excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Income

Resident-tax-exempt household. [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 Chuo 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.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Chuo City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

  • Post-purchase documents are listed in the grant decision notice the ward sends you; you must apply and get the decision before buying. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Key details

  • Only air conditioners bought after the subsidy decision are covered. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、中央区住民税非課税世帯等エアコン購入費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 "中央区住民税非課税世帯等エアコン購入費助成". 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.