Chuo CityHousing & living
Chuo City Home Improvement Benefit (elderly)
中央区住宅設備改善給付
In short: Chuo City subsidises home modifications for older people (e.g. handrails, bath, toilet, stair lifts).
Validity: Current per Chuo City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0029/kenkouiryou/koureikaigo/koureisha-shien/teate/zyutakukaizenkyuhu.html
- Eligibility (age, care level) — check the page.
- Required documents — check the official page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
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 | Older household member. [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 Chuo 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.
Where to apply
- Apply to Chuo City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Caps include: handrails/step removal ¥200,000; bath replacement ¥379,000; sink/washbasin ¥156,000; Western-style toilet ¥106,000; stair lift ¥876,000 (straight) / ¥1,854,000 (curved). Stair-lift co-pay 10–100% by income. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、中央区住宅設備改善給付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 "中央区住宅設備改善給付". 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.