Sumida CityDisability
Sumida City Disability Welfare Allowance
墨田区 心身障害者福祉手当
In short: A monthly Sumida City allowance for residents with certain physical, intellectual or other disabilities, with age and income limits.Sumida City residents with the disabilities listed on the official page (e.g. physical disability certificate or Ai-no-Techō grades).(Source: www.city.sumida.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Sumida City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kenko_fukushi/syougai/teate_nenkin_iryou/kuteate_seido.html
- Full list of qualifying conditions, facility-resident exclusions and documents — check the official page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Sumida City residents with the disabilities listed on the official page (e.g. physical disability certificate or Ai-no-Techō grades). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- In principle not available if you first apply at 65 or older (some exceptions). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | In principle not available if you first apply at 65 or older (some exceptions). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Income limit applies. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 | Lives in Sumida City. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Has a qualifying disability (certificate grade etc. as listed). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply at Sumida City (disability welfare section). [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
- Monthly ¥15,500 (physical certificate 1–2, Ai-no-Techō 1–3); ¥7,750 (physical certificate 3, Ai-no-Techō 4). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- An income limit applies (applicant, or the supporting relative if the applicant is under 20, where stated). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、心身障害者福祉手当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 the ward disability welfare allowance. 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.