NationalHousing & living
Support for People in Financial Difficulty (consultation & support)
生活困窮者自立支援制度
In short: Free local consultation for anyone struggling with money, work or housing: a support plan, job support, rent-equivalent payments, household budget help, temporary shelter.People in financial difficulty for various reasons — e.g. can't find work, can't work, can't pay rent, have nowhere to live.(Source: www.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: MHLW page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000059425.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- People in financial difficulty for various reasons — e.g. can't find work, can't work, can't pay rent, have nowhere to live. [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
- Your local Independence Consultation Support Centre; if unsure, ask your city/ward office. [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
- Services include a personal support plan, job support, housing support including rent-equivalent payments, household budget support, and temporary shelter, food and clothing for people without stable housing. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、生活困窮者自立支援制度の相談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 support for people in financial difficulty. 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.