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Kita CityHousing & living

Kita City Senior Household Moving Support

高齢者世帯住み替え支援助成

In short: ¥50,000 once for senior households (all 65+) moving home in Kita.All household members 65+ (disabled members may be exceptions); registered in Kita 1+ year; income within the limit (e.g. ¥5,844,000 / ¥6,224,000 / ¥6,604,000 by size); no unpaid resident tax or rent.(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/1009223/1009230.html

Who qualifies

  • All household members 65+ (disabled members may be exceptions); registered in Kita 1+ year; income within the limit (e.g. ¥5,844,000 / ¥6,224,000 / ¥6,604,000 by size); no unpaid resident tax or rent. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

Age

All 65+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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

  • Within 1 year of the move date on the resident register. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

  • Bank book, latest resident record of the household after moving, consent form. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Key details

  • ¥50,000 per household, once (eviction moves: again after 2 years). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、高齢者世帯住み替え支援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 "高齢者世帯住み替え支援助成". 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.