Shibuya CityHousing & living
Shibuya City Rent Subsidy After Eviction
立ち退きに伴う住み替え家賃補助
In short: Up to ¥10,000/month of the rent increase, plus key money and agency fees, when seniors or single parents must move.Senior households (65+ alone, or 60+ only incl. a 65+) or single parents with a child under 18; living (and registered) in Shibuya 2+ years; no unpaid resident tax.(Source: www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Shibuya City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/kurashi/jutaku/yushi/shien_3.html
Who qualifies
- Senior households (65+ alone, or 60+ only incl. a 65+) or single parents with a child under 18; living (and registered) in Shibuya 2+ years; no unpaid resident tax. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Senior or single parent. [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 | 2+ years in Shibuya. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] Registered as a resident of Shibuya 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 Shibuya 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 increase up to ¥10,000/month (formula on page, incl. 40% of new rent). Key money + agency fee up to 3 months of the new rent. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、立ち退きに伴う住み替え家賃補助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 "立ち退きに伴う住み替え家賃補助". 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.