Sumida CityOlder people
Sumida City Home Modification Subsidy for Seniors
高齢者自立支援住宅改修助成
In short: Up to ¥200,000 for preventive home modifications for people 65+ not certified for care.65+ needing modifications; preventive modification: care result "non-applicable" or not applied.(Source: www.city.sumida.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Sumida City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kenko_fukushi/koureisya_kaigohoken/ziritu_sien/kurasiyasui_kankyou.html
Who qualifies
- 65+ needing modifications; preventive modification: care result "non-applicable" or not applied. [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 Sumida 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 Sumida 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
- Up to ¥200,000; you pay 10–30% (may be free by income). New builds excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高齢者自立支援住宅改修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 "高齢者自立支援住宅改修助成". 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.