Shibuya CityOlder people
Shibuya City Home Modification Benefit for Seniors
住宅設備改修給付
In short: Covers bath, sink and stair-lift work not covered by care insurance for people 65+ with care certification; you pay 10%.65+ certified as needing support/care, with difficulty in daily movement (stair lift: care level 3–5). Sink only if you mainly cook yourself.(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/kenko/koreisha-seikatsu/koreisha-zaitaku/s_house.html
Who qualifies
- 65+ certified as needing support/care, with difficulty in daily movement (stair lift: care level 3–5). Sink only if you mainly cook yourself. [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 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
- Consult before the work; not if work is already done. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Caps: bath replacement ¥379,000; sink/washbasin ¥156,000; stair lift ¥300,000. You pay 10% (plus anything over the cap). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、住宅設備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 "住宅設備改修給付". 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.