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Suginami CityHousing & living

Suginami City Moving Cost Subsidy (low income)

転居費用助成

In short: Up to ¥150,000 (single) / ¥200,000 (2+ people) of initial costs when low-income households move within Suginami.Moving within Suginami to a private rental to improve housing or cut rent; household income ≤ ¥158,000/month (≤ ¥214,000 with a child up to 31 March after turning 18; e.g. couple + 2 children ≈ ¥5.3M salary).(Source: www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Suginami City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp/s093/19882.html

Who qualifies

  • Moving within Suginami to a private rental to improve housing or cut rent; household income ≤ ¥158,000/month (≤ ¥214,000 with a child up to 31 March after turning 18; e.g. couple + 2 children ≈ ¥5.3M salary). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Income

Monthly income ≤ ¥158,000 / ¥214,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Suginami City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot 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

  • Housing Division counter (Asagaya-minami 1-15-1, tel 03-3312-2111) for prior consultation. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

  • Apply before applying for a property (before tenant screening). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Single: up to ¥150,000; 2+ people: up to ¥200,000; once per household. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、転居費用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 "転居費用助成". 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.