This rent-reduction program covers a household with a child under 18 and a newlywed household within five years of marriage. If the income and home-specific conditions are met, rent can be reduced by up to 20%, capped at ¥25,000 per month.
At a glance
- Reduction
- Up to 20%, capped at ¥25,000 a month
- Reduction income limit
- Combined household income up to ¥259,000 a month
- Duration
- 6 years childcare, 3 newlywed, up to 9 after transition
Childcare and newlywed households
A childcare household supports a child under 18 who lives with it; pregnancy at application is also included. A newlywed household is within five years of gaining a spouse. UR currently describes households with combined monthly income up to ¥487,000 as able to apply for occupancy.
Reduction and duration
A household with combined monthly income up to ¥259,000 may receive an income-based reduction of up to 20%. The monthly cap is ¥25,000, and a particular home can have a lower rate or no reduction.
- Childcare household: up to 6 years
- Newlywed household: up to 3 years within the first 5 years of marriage
- Transition from newlywed to childcare: up to 9 years in total
Annual qualification review
UR reviews the reduction each year and says it cannot be combined with other programs. Some official conditions apply only to households newly occupying by March 31, 2029, so check the notice current when you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply if income is above ¥259,000 a month?
UR says a household up to ¥487,000 a month may still apply for occupancy, but a household above ¥259,000 does not receive this rent reduction.
Is every tagged home exactly 20% cheaper?
No. Twenty percent is the maximum. The actual reduction depends on income and the home, and some homes receive no reduction.
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