Suginami CityHousing & living
Suginami City Moving Cost Subsidy (low income)
転居費用助成
In short: Up to ¥150,000 (single) / ¥200,000 (2+ people) of initial costs when low-income households move within Suginami.Moving within Suginami to a private rental to improve housing or cut rent; household income ≤ ¥158,000/month (≤ ¥214,000 with a child up to 31 March after turning 18; e.g. couple + 2 children ≈ ¥5.3M salary).(Source: www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Suginami City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp/s093/19882.html
Who qualifies
- Moving within Suginami to a private rental to improve housing or cut rent; household income ≤ ¥158,000/month (≤ ¥214,000 with a child up to 31 March after turning 18; e.g. couple + 2 children ≈ ¥5.3M salary). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Monthly income ≤ ¥158,000 / ¥214,000. [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 Suginami 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 | Not 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
- Housing Division counter (Asagaya-minami 1-15-1, tel 03-3312-2111) for prior consultation. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Apply before applying for a property (before tenant screening). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Single: up to ¥150,000; 2+ people: up to ¥200,000; once per household. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、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 "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.