Minato CityDisability
Minato City Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Purchase Subsidy
福祉車両（車いす同乗用）購入費の助成
In short: Up to ¥300,000 toward buying a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.Minato resident with a physical disability (for children under 18: the guardian or co-resident relative), prior-year income within the disability welfare allowance limit. Not if subsidised in the past 7 years, for business vehicles, or if the passenger lives in a facility.(Source: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Minato City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kenko/fukushi/shogaisha/shakaisanka/sharyo.html
Who qualifies
- Minato resident with a physical disability (for children under 18: the guardian or co-resident relative), prior-year income within the disability welfare allowance limit. Not if subsidised in the past 7 years, for business vehicles, or if the passenger lives in a facility. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Within income limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 | Registered as a resident of Minato City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Physical disability. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
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 Minato 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
- Apply before buying. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Up to ¥300,000 per vehicle (used vehicles: 1/5 of total cost, up to ¥300,000). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、福祉車両（車いす同乗用）購入費の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 "福祉車両（車いす同乗用）購入費の助成". 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.