Housework and childcare helpers for families from pregnancy to under 3 (¥500 per hour)
Koto Housework and Childcare Support Program / Koto City
Koto Housework and Childcare Support ProgramKoto CityPregnancy to under 3
Housework and childcare helpers at ¥500 per hour
Pregnancy to age 0
Age 1
Age 2
2 hours or more per time; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
This program sends helpers to pregnant people living in Koto City and families raising children under 3, to help with housework such as cleaning and laundry, and with childcare. The user cost is ¥500 per hour, and it can be used for 2 hours or more per time, in 1-hour units, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. From August 1, 2026, pregnant people were added, and the hour limit per child was also expanded. For families with multiple births such as twins and triplets, there is a separate program with even larger hour limits.
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
Families living in the city who are pregnant or raising children under 3 (families with multiple births have expanded limits in a separate program)
Notes
The program for families with multiple births is run separately: https://www.city.koto.lg.jp/281012/tataizishien2.html
It is also included in the FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027) initial budget as "adding pregnant parents to eligibility and expanding the usage hour limits."