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Shibuya City Home Modification Benefit for Seniors

住宅設備改修給付

In short: Covers bath, sink and stair-lift work not covered by care insurance for people 65+ with care certification; you pay 10%.65+ certified as needing support/care, with difficulty in daily movement (stair lift: care level 3–5). Sink only if you mainly cook yourself.(Source: www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Shibuya City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/kenko/koreisha-seikatsu/koreisha-zaitaku/s_house.html

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  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • 65+ certified as needing support/care, with difficulty in daily movement (stair lift: care level 3–5). Sink only if you mainly cook yourself. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

Age

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

Registered as a resident of Shibuya 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 Shibuya City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

  • Consult before the work; not if work is already done. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Caps: bath replacement ¥379,000; sink/washbasin ¥156,000; stair lift ¥300,000. You pay 10% (plus anything over the cap). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、住宅設備改修給付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 "住宅設備改修給付". 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.