Arakawa CityOlder people
Arakawa City Home Modification Benefit for Seniors
高齢者住宅改修給付
In short: Covers home modifications not covered by long-term-care insurance for people 65+ (fall prevention: 70+).65+ with daily-life difficulty from reduced physical function; fall-prevention benefit: 70+ never certified for care.(Source: www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Arakawa City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a029/koureishairyou/sumai/koureijuukai.html
- Full list of eligible works — see page.
Who qualifies
- 65+ with daily-life difficulty from reduced physical function; fall-prevention benefit: 70+ never certified for care. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | 65+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| 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 Arakawa 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
- Apply to Arakawa 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
- Must apply before the work. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Caps include ¥379,000 (bath), ¥156,000 (sink/washbasin), ¥106,000 (toilet); fall-prevention ¥200,000 per home. You pay 10–30% (public assistance: free). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高齢者住宅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 "高齢者住宅改修給付". 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.