Arakawa CityHousing & living
Arakawa City Senior Relocation Rent Subsidy
高齢者住み替え家賃等助成
In short: Pays the rent increase (up to ¥40,000/month) and some moving costs when low-income seniors 70+ must move.70+ living alone, or 70+ with spouse or siblings; all members resident-tax exempt last year; no unpaid taxes/premiums.(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/a028/koureishairyou/sumai/yachinjosei.html
- Reasons for moving that qualify and other conditions — not fully recorded.
Who qualifies
- 70+ living alone, or 70+ with spouse or siblings; all members resident-tax exempt last year; no unpaid taxes/premiums. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | 70+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Resident-tax exempt household. [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 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
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Rent difference after moving, up to ¥40,000/month; key money up to 2 months' subsidy; moving costs up to ¥40,000; renewal fee up to 1 month's subsidy. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高齢者住み替え家賃等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 "高齢者住み替え家賃等助成". 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.