Up to ¥400,000 (¥450,000 for large families) for initial moving costs for single-parent families moving within the city
Moving Support Subsidy for Single-parent Families, etc. / Arakawa City
Moving Support Subsidy for Single-parent Families, etc.Arakawa CitySingle parents in the city for at least 2 years
Initial costs covered for single parents moving within the city
Single-parent families
Large families (3 or more children)
Key money, agency fees, prepaid rent, moving costs, etc.
When a single-parent family moves from within the city to private rental housing in the city, the city covers initial costs up to ¥400,000. Covered costs are key money, agency fees, prepaid rent, lock replacement, comprehensive home insurance, and moving costs. For large families supporting 3 or more children, the limit rises to ¥450,000. The program started in FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027), and you must consult a single-parent self-reliance support counselor before applying.
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How much of the initial moving costs is covered?
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Parents or guardians in single-parent families (including those in divorce negotiations) who have lived in the city continuously for at least 2 years and move within the city
Notes
Advance consultation with a single-parent self-reliance support counselor is required. Conditions are no unpaid resident tax or insurance premiums, not receiving public assistance, and not having received this subsidy before; it can be used only once.This is a separate program from the city's "Private Rental Housing Move-in Support for Single-parent Households, etc." (¥50,000 guarantee fee subsidy).