NationalHousing & living
Housing Safety Net System (registered rental housing)
住宅セーフティネット制度
In short: A national system of registered rental homes that do not refuse people who have difficulty securing housing (e.g. older people, low-income people, people with disabilities), with support organisations.For "people requiring consideration in securing housing" such as older people, low-income people and people with disabilities.(Source: www.mlit.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: MLIT page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mlit.go.jp/jutakukentiku/house/jutakukentiku_house_tk3_000055.html
- Whether foreign residents are a listed group — confirm on MLIT Q&A.
- Rent-reduction subsidies — local; not recorded.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- For "people requiring consideration in securing housing" such as older people, low-income people and people with disabilities. [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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| 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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| 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
- Registered homes and support organisations are listed via MLIT; contact your local residential support council. [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.
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、セーフティネット住宅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 safety net housing. 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.