NationalHousing
Housing Security Benefit (rent support)
住居確保給付金
In short: Rent paid (up to a local cap) for people who lost work and risk losing their home, while they look for work.Main earner within 2 years of losing a job/closing a business, or whose income opportunities fell to a similar level through no fault of their own.(Source: corona-support.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Program described on MHLW support site (checked 2026-10-15); page also shows older temporary notices — confirm current details locally. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://corona-support.mhlw.go.jp/jukyokakuhokyufukin/index.html
- Confirm the program page is current (it contains past temporary measures)
Who qualifies
- Main earner within 2 years of losing a job/closing a business, or whose income opportunities fell to a similar level through no fault of their own. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Household income in the latest month must not exceed the "base amount" (1/12 of the municipal resident-tax non-taxable level) plus rent (capped). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Household savings must not exceed a municipal limit (6× base amount, max ¥1M). [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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Must register with Hello Work and actively seek work (self-employed may instead pursue business recovery). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 at your local Self-Reliance Support Center (自立相談支援機関). [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
- Actual rent up to a municipal cap, in principle for 3 months (up to 9 months with 2 extensions). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、住居確保給付金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。
Sumimasen, jūkyo kakuho kyūfukin ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, taishō ni naru ka, nani o motte ikeba yoi ka oshiete itadakemasu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the housing security benefit. Am I eligible, and what 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.