NationalDisability
Special Child Rearing Allowance (child with a disability)
特別児童扶養手当
In short: A monthly allowance for parents raising a child under 20 with a mental or physical disability at home.Paid to parents or guardians raising, at home, a child under 20 with a mental or physical disability.(Source: www.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Amounts from April 2026 (FY2026). Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/bunya/shougaihoken/jidou/huyou.html
- Documents and disability grading — confirm with ward.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Paid to parents or guardians raising, at home, a child under 20 with a mental or physical disability. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not paid if prior-year income is above the limit: recipient ¥4,596,000 (0 dependants) to ¥6,496,000 (5); spouse / supporting relatives ¥6,287,000 to ¥7,388,000. These are income (所得) figures, not salary. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Child under 20 with a disability. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 | Child has a qualifying mental or physical disability. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply at the office of the municipality where you live. [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
- Monthly per child from April 2026: grade 1 ¥58,450; grade 2 ¥38,930. Paid in April, August and December for the months up to the previous month. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、特別児童扶養手当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 the Special Child Rearing Allowance. 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.