Good News for Childcare Households in Itabashi! Subsidies for Renovation and Relocation Expenses Announced

Itabashi City will launch two new subsidy programs in FY2026: the 'Childcare Household Housing Renovation Support Project' and the 'Multi-generational Relocation Support Project.' These initiatives aim to create a housing environment where childcare households can live in Itabashi with peace of mind.

The city has formulated the 'Housing Future Vision 2035,' a basic plan for housing and environments, with one goal being 'creating housing where childcare households can continue to live securely.' In response to the trend of more families in their 30s and 40s moving out of the ward than moving in, the city aims to promote the renovation of existing homes and support relocation to achieve proximity or co-residence with parents.

Please note that both programs require households, housing, and construction to meet all specified conditions. Prior application to the city is required to receive the subsidy, and the programs will end once the budget limit is reached.

### Childcare Household Housing Renovation Support Project This project provides a portion of renovation costs to those performing work that contributes to the safety of children, promoting a secure housing environment for families.

**Main Target Households:** - Supporting a child aged 18 or under. - Intending to live in the house for at least three years after the renovation is completed.

**Main Target Housing:** - A residence in Itabashi where the applicant family currently lives or plans to live. - Housing that meets new earthquake resistance standards or equivalent performance.

**Main Target Construction:** - Construction performed by contractors registered in the 'Itabashi City Housing Renovation Contractor Registration System.' - Renovations contributing to child safety, such as installing handrails or eliminating floor level differences.

**Subsidy Amount:** - Half of the target construction cost (excluding tax), up to 500,000 yen.

### Multi-generational Relocation Support Project To promote a housing environment where childcare households can live near parents and raise children with peace of mind, the city will subsidize a portion of relocation expenses.

**Target Relocations:** - Moving from outside the ward into the ward to live near or with a parent household already residing in Itabashi. - Moving within Itabashi to live near or with a parent household. * 'Near residence' means both the parent and childcare households live within Itabashi City.

**Main Target Households:** - Supporting a child aged 18 or under. - Intending to live in the ward for at least three years after relocating. - Parent household has lived in the ward for at least one year. - If moving from outside, must not have lived in the ward in the past six months.

**Main Target Housing:** - Compliant with new earthquake resistance standards. - No violations of the Building Standards Act. - The contract holder must be a member of either the childcare or parent household.

**Eligible Expenses:** - For rental housing: Key money, premium fees, brokerage fees, etc. - For purchased housing: Brokerage fees, mortgage administrative fees, etc.

**Subsidy Amount:** - Total actual expenses up to 200,000 yen.

**For Potential Applicants:** Please check the official Itabashi City website for details on the procedure flow and eligibility requirements.

**Department in Charge:** Housing Policy Section, Urban Development Department, Itabashi City: 03-3579-2186