Bunkyo CityHousing & living
Bunkyo City Rental Guarantee ("Anshin Kyojū") Fee Subsidy
あんしん居住制度助成
In short: One-third of the initial fee for the Tokyo housing-support guarantee scheme for low-income seniors (60+) and single-parent households.Senior households (all members 60+) or single-parent households with a child under 18 (incl. grandparents raising a child), with prior-year household income ≤ ¥1,896,000.(Source: www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Bunkyo City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/b016/p000766.html
Who qualifies
- Senior households (all members 60+) or single-parent households with a child under 18 (incl. grandparents raising a child), with prior-year household income ≤ ¥1,896,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Income ≤ ¥1,896,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Senior or single-parent household. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 Bunkyo 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 Bunkyo Welfare Housing Service after signing up. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Prior-year income proof (tax certificate) for all household members. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- One-third of the administration fee paid on the first contract (excluding tax; renewals not covered). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、あんしん居住制度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 "あんしん居住制度助成". 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.