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Kita CityHousing & living

Kita City Family Moving Cost Subsidy

ファミリー世帯転居費用助成

In short: Up to ¥300,000 (key money + agency fee) when families with 2+ children move to a larger rental in Kita.Registered in Kita 1+ year; raising and living with 2+ children under 18 (single parents included, no non-family co-residents); household income within the limit; no unpaid resident tax; moving within Kita from a rental to a larger rental meeting minimum floor area. Homes owned by relatives within 2 degrees excluded.(Source: www.city.kita.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Kita City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.kita.lg.jp/living/housing/1009223/1009228.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Income limit table and deadline — see page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Kita 1+ year; raising and living with 2+ children under 18 (single parents included, no non-family co-residents); household income within the limit; no unpaid resident tax; moving within Kita from a rental to a larger rental meeting minimum floor area. Homes owned by relatives within 2 degrees excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child age

2+ children under 18. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

1+ year in Kita. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Registered as a resident of Kita 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.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Kita City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [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

  • Key money + agency fee, up to ¥300,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、ファミリー世帯転居費用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 "ファミリー世帯転居費用助成". 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.