Public housing

Regional public organizations such as prefectures and municipalities rent public housing at reasonable rates to those who have difficulty securing proper housing. There are some conditions one must meet to qualify as an applicant. In addition, because there are a large number of applicants, in most cases lotteries are held to determine the tenants.

Municipal housing

This is housing Shibuya City offers for rent at reasonable rates to those who have difficulty securing a place to live. The conditions you must meet to qualify as an applicant include the number of years you have lived in Shibuya City, your age, and your income.

Shibuya Municipal Housing window
TEL:3463-3552

Tokyo metropolitan housing

This is housing Tokyo metropolitan government offers for rent at reasonable rates to those who have difficulty securing a place to live. The conditions you must meet to qualify as an applicant include the number of years you have lived in Tokyo, your age, and your income.

Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation (JKK Tokyo), Application Center
TEL:3498-8894

Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation

Applicants must also be 20 years of age or older, and able to understand Japanese. Visa status, period of stay, employment status, and household constitution are also factors, and there is a designated monthly income restriction.

Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation (JKK Tokyo), Application Center
TEL:3409-2244
https://www.to-kousya.or.jp/

UR rental housing

Qualifications for foreign resident eligibility include foreign registration, a residence status type specified by the Urban Renaissance Agency, and the ability to understand the Japanese- language rental contract sufficiently. Permanent residents are also eligible. Eligibility requirements also include minimum monthly income or minimum savings amount (on a Yen basis).

Urban Renaissance Agency, East Japan Rental Housing Office
TEL:0120-411-363
https://www.ur-net.go.jp/

Private rental housing

Precautions regarding housing rentals

1. Some properties require a monthly maintenance fee in addition to the monthly rent. Other fees, such as a security deposit, are also required upon moving in.
2. Rental contracts are usually valid for two years. The rent may increase slightly when you renew your contract.
3. If you want to move out before the expiration of your rental contract, you must give your landlord advance notice. Without such notification, you may be charged some type of penalty.
4. In some cases, rental subsidies can be applied to a change of housing. For more information, please call the Urban Development Department, Housing Policy Division, Housing Support Section.