For moving within the city, a rent difference of ¥35,000 a month × 24 months + ¥100,000 for moving costs

This program subsidizes the rent difference and moving costs for child-rearing households that move from private rental housing in Shinjuku City to other private rental housing in the city. The increase in rent is subsidized up to ¥35,000 a month for up to 2 years. In addition, the actual moving cost is supported up to ¥100,000 (limited to the cost of transporting belongings by a moving company). The subsidy is taxable income, and you may need to file a tax return. There is a pitfall in the order of procedures. You must submit a "planned registration application" before signing the lease for the new home; if you sign the contract first, you cannot receive the subsidy. You must contact the city before deciding on a property. The planned registration is valid for 3 months from acceptance, and you must complete the main application during that time. The main application is within 30 days of moving. 15 households are recruited on an ongoing basis, but applications close when the planned number is reached. The income requirement is ¥5,400,000 or less with 1 dependent, ¥5,780,000 or less with 2, and ¥6,160,000 or less with 3. The rent limit is ¥180,000 for households of up to 4 people and ¥215,000 for households of up to 5 people. Other conditions are floor area requirements, meeting the new earthquake-resistance standards, and having lived in the city for 1 year or more.