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Suginami CityHousing & living

Suginami City Rent Subsidy (single parents / many children who lost the public housing lottery)

家賃助成

In short: Part of private rent for single-parent or many-child households who applied for and lost the ward housing priority lottery.Lost the ward housing priority lottery last fiscal year as a single-parent or multi-child household; meet ward housing rules (2+ years registered in Suginami, monthly household income ≤ ¥214,000 etc.); only the eligible household lives in the home. Not on public assistance.(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/s093/19877.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Amount — see page.

Who qualifies

  • Lost the ward housing priority lottery last fiscal year as a single-parent or multi-child household; meet ward housing rules (2+ years registered in Suginami, monthly household income ≤ ¥214,000 etc.); only the eligible household lives in the home. Not on public assistance. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

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

Single parent or many children. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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

2+ years in Suginami. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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

  • Apply to Suginami City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、家賃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 "家賃助成". 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.