TokyoDisability
Tokyo Severe Disability Allowance
東京都重度心身障害者手当
In short: Tokyo pays ¥60,000 a month to people whose severe disabilities need constant, complex care. Having a level 1–2 certificate alone is not enough.For people who need constant, complex care because of severe mental or physical disabilities, paid under a Tokyo ordinance.(Source: www.fukushi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per official Tokyo page checked 2026-10-15 (no fiscal-year end stated). Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.fukushi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/shisetsu/jigyosyo/shinsho/teate/juudo
- Required documents — confirm with ward.
- Residence-status rule — not stated.
Who qualifies
- For people who need constant, complex care because of severe mental or physical disabilities, paid under a Tokyo ordinance. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- A severe certificate grade (physical disability certificate grade 1–2, Ai-no-Techō grade 1–2) alone does not qualify; the specific disability criteria must be met. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | New applications from people aged 65+ are not accepted. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Prior-year income must not exceed the income limit (figure not on this page). Also ends on hospital stays over 3 months or facility admission. [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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Severe disability meeting the ordinance criteria; certificate grade alone is not enough. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply at your municipal office (Tokyo lists the office for each municipality). [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
- ¥60,000 per month. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Not eligible if first applying at age 65 or older. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、重度心身障害者手当の申請について伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Hello. I would like to ask about applying for the Tokyo Severe Disability Allowance. 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.