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Kanagawa Prefecture | Subsidies and Grants for Exterior Painting | About the Kodomo Mirai Housing Support Project

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Suddenly, wouldn’t it be great if you could receive subsidies or grants for your home’s exterior renovation, helping to reduce costs a little?

I want to do exterior wall painting and roof painting, but are there any subsidies or grants available from the city? We will introduce everything about subsidies and grants available for exterior wall painting and roof work for those living in Kanagawa Prefecture and other regions! Please take a look!

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Subsidies and Grants Available in Kanagawa Prefecture: List of Available and Unavailable Areas

 

Currently, not only in Kanagawa Prefecture but in any area, for new constructions, households with children under 18 or couples where one partner is under 39 years old, and for renovations, it is available to all households through the Child Future Housing Support Project.For more details, please see the list of regions below!

The blank areas in the regional list currently do not have a region-specific subsidy program, and only the Child Future Housing Support Project is available.

Aoba-ku, Yokohama Yokohama City Fireproofing and Barrier-Free Renovation Subsidy: 1/2 of the construction cost, with a maximum of 100,000 yen Kawasaki City Two-Generation Housing Renovation Subsidy: 1/2 of the renovation cost, with a maximum of 300,000 yen

  • Tsurumi-ku  
  • Kanagawa-ku 
  • Minami-ku   
  • Konan-ku 
  • Hodogaya-ku 
  • Asahi-ku   
  • Isogo-ku  
  • Kohoku-ku  
  • Midori-ku   
  • Aoba-ku  
  • Tsuzuki-ku  
  • Totsuka-ku  
  • Sakae-ku   
  • Izumi-ku  
  • Seiya-ku  
  • Nishi-ku   
  • Naka-ku   
  • Kanazawa-ku 
Kawasaki City
  • Kawasaki-ku  
  • Saiwai-ku  
  • Nakahara-ku  
  • Takatsu-ku  
  • Tama-ku  
  • Miyamae-ku  
  • Aso-ku 
Sagamihara City
  • Midori-ku  
  • Minami-ku   
  • Chuo-ku 
Zama City Zama City Housing Renovation Subsidy System – 50,000 yen (limited to once per building)
Ayase City  
Atsugi City  
Isehara City  
Ebina City Three-Generation Co-Habitation Support Renovation Subsidy – 1/2 of construction costs over 100,000 yen, up to 200,000 yen
Odawara City
Kamakura City
Zushi City
Chigasaki City
Hadano City
Hiratsuka City
Fujisawa City
Hayama Town, Miura District Hayama Town, Miura District Housing Renovation Subsidy System – 50,000 yen flat rate
Miura City Miura City Housing Renovation Grant Program – 70,000 yen flat rate for eligible construction over 200,000 yen
Minamiashigara City
Aikou-gun, Aikawa-machi Aikawa-machi Multi-Generational Living Support Housing Renovation Subsidy: Up to 200,000 yen for half of the construction cost
Aikou-gun, Kiyokawa-mura Aikou-gun, Kiyokawa-mura Housing Renovation Subsidy Program
Ashigarakami-gun, Oi-machi Ashigarakami-gun, Oi-machi Multi-Generational Living and Migration Promotion Subsidy: Up to 200,000 yen
Ashigarakami-gun, Kaisei-machi
Ashigarakami-gun, Nakai-machi Ashigarakami-gun, Nakai-machi Multi-Generational Living Promotion Project Subsidy: Up to 300,000 yen for half of the construction cost
Ashigarakami-gun, Matsuda-machi
Ashigarakami-gun, Yamato-machi
Ashigarakami-gun, Manazuru-machi
Ashigarakami-gun, Yugawara-machi Ashigarashimo-gun, Yugawara-machi Housing Renovation Subsidy Program: For construction costs over 200,000 yen
10% of the construction cost (up to 100,000 yen)

 

Aoba-ku, Samukawa Aoba-ku, Samukawa Residential Renovation and Construction Promotion Subsidy Project: 5% of construction costs, up to 30,000 yen
Naka-gun, Oiso
Naka-gun, Ninomiya

Child Future Housing Support Project: What is it?

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This newly established project aims to reduce the burden on child-rearing households and young couples acquiring housing from two perspectives: child-rearing support and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. It also seeks to increase the stock of energy-efficient homes.

Renovations that meet certain criteria are also eligible, with a budget of 54.2 billion yen, which will conclude once the budget is exhausted.

Subsidy applications must be made through registered housing contractors

Subsidy applications must be made by housing contractors who have registered in advance as project operators. They will act as subsidy providers upon receiving commissions from purchasers of new homes and clients ordering renovation work, and will apply for and receive the subsidies. However, the granted subsidies must be returned to the home purchasers, and the method of return must be agreed upon by both parties in advance during the application process.

* General consumers cannot apply.

Our company, Kakeru Koumuten Co., Ltd. is also registered as a child future housing project provider, so please feel free to consult with us!

Some eligible renovation works

Mandatory renovation works (at least one of the following works is mandatory)

① Insulation renovation of exterior walls, roofs/ceilings, or floors

② Insulation renovation of openings

③ Installation of Eco-Friendly Home Equipment (Solar Heat Utilization System, Construction of Easy-to-Clean Water-Saving Toilets, etc.)

 

Only construction work that is conducted simultaneously with one of the mandatory works from ① to ③ is eligible for assistance

④ Childcare Support Renovation

⑤ Seismic Renovation

⑥ Barrier-Free Renovation

⑦ Installation of Air Purifiers and Air Conditioners with Ventilation Functions

⑧ Enrollment in Renovation Defect Insurance, etc. 

 

Eligible Individuals

New Construction (Custom or Subdivision): Child-Rearing Households or Young Couples

Illustration of a family of three

Renovation: Regardless of Household Type, Those who have completed eligible renovations

Illustration of a family of sevenIllustration of a middle-aged couple Illustration of a couple in their 70s

① Enter into a construction contract with a Child Future Housing Provider and carry out renovation work

② Be the owner of the house being renovated

※For more details, please visit the Child Future Housing Support Project website!

 

Subsidy Amount

New Construction (Custom-built / Subdivided): Based on the energy-saving performance of the house

600,000 yen to 1,000,000 yen

Renovation: Based on the content and attributes of the work

50,000 yen to a maximum of 600,000 yen

You can view the official website of the Child Future Housing Support Project here. ↓

Child Future Housing Support Project【Official】 (mlit.go.jp)

For more information about the Child Future Housing Support Project, visit the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website ↓

Housing: About the Child Future Housing Support Project – Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (mlit.go.jp)

Regions Where Subsidies Can Be Used

 

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Yamato City

In Yamato City, there is a system called Yamato City Non-combustible and Barrier-free Renovation Cost Subsidy, which has certain conditions, but there are subsidies available for exterior wall work.

The application period will continue until the budget is exhausted.

Overview of the Subsidy System
Details of the Subsidy System Overview
1. Target Buildings Existing wooden houses (excluding new constructions)
2. Construction Conditions Individual residential portions of single-family homes, apartments, and mixed-use buildings
3. Eligible Persons

Citizens who meet all of the following criteria

  • Property owner
  • Must reside in the relevant residence and be registered as a resident
  • No delinquency in city taxes
  • Not certified as a person requiring support or care (only for barrier-free renovation work)
4. Eligible Work Renovation work costing 50,000 yen or more
(If both fireproofing and barrier-free renovations are carried out simultaneously, the combined construction cost)
5. Subsidy Half of the construction cost, with a maximum of 100,000 yen
(Renovation work including eaves with a maximum of 200,000 yen)
6. Contractors Contractors within the city that can issue “estimates” and “receipts” at an address within the city
(Introduction through the “Yamato City Earthquake Resistance Promotion Council” organized by the city’s construction-related organizations is also possible)

Quoted from the Yamato City website

 

Examples of Eligible Work (Partial)
Fireproof Renovation Work
Main Eligible Work Work Details Examples of Construction
1. Renovation of eaves, fascia boards, etc.
  • Replace with materials that have fireproof performance
  • Cover method using steel plates, etc.
  • Fireproof siding installation
  • Calcium silicate board installation
  • Mortar coating + spray painting renovation
  • Steel plate cover
2. Renovation of exterior walls
  • Renovate from wooden siding to fireproof exterior walls
  • Cover method using siding or steel plates
  • Repaint with fireproof paint, etc.
  • Make ventilation fans and air intakes fireproof
  • Mortar coating + spray painting renovation
  • Fire-resistant siding, tile installation, etc.
  • Steel plate cover
  • Application of non-combustible paint materials
  • Application of sand wall-like spray materials
  • Replace ventilation fan duct hood with fire damper
3. Renovation work for storm shutters and shutters Install storm shutters and shutters
  • Installation of retrofitted steel storm shutters
  • Replacement of wooden doors with steel doors

Quote from Yamato City site

For more details, please see this page. ↓

https://www.city.yamato.lg.jp/gyosei/soshik/35/taisinka/4708.html

 

 

Yokosuka City

In Yokosuka City, there is a system called two-family housing renovation subsidy that provides assistance for renovation costs necessary for the parent generation living in single-family homes to live with their children’s families moving in from outside the city.

Illustration of two-family housing

This is limited to the first 5 applications.

Overview of the subsidy system

1. Overview of the project
  • Yokosuka City supports two-family living arrangements between the parent generation and their children’s families to prevent the occurrence of vacant houses through the improvement of housing quality and to promote the relocation of children’s families living outside the city.
  • For parent households living in single-family homes within the city, half of the necessary renovation costs for cohabitation with children’s families moving in from outside the city will be subsidized, up to a maximum of 300,000 yen.
  • Two-family housing renovation subsidy flyer (PDF: 881KB)
2. Eligible recipients for the subsidy (those who meet all of the following criteria)
  • The applicant must be a parent household that owns and resides in a single-family home within the city, or a child family planning to move from outside the city to that home
  • The renovation work must be completed within the application year, along with the cohabitation (resident registration) with the child family
  • The child family moving in must have an address outside Yokosuka City as of January 1, 2022, and must move into the home where the parent household resides after the application date
  • The applicant must not have received subsidies under this program in the past
  • The applicant must not be in arrears on city taxes
  • The applicant must not be a member of a violent organization
3. Subsidy Amount and Number of Applications
  • Subsidy of half the renovation costs, up to a maximum of 300,000 yen, for the child family to move from outside the city to the home where the parent household resides
  • First 5 applications
    ※ Applications may close during the application period once the budget limit is reached.

Quoted from the Yokosuka City website

 

Examples of Eligible and Ineligible Construction Work

Eligible Construction Examples (Subsidy Available)
1 Extension or Reduction Construction
2 Repairs to Kitchen, Bathroom, Washroom, or Toilet
3 Mechanical Equipment Installation within the House (Water Supply and Drainage, Hot Water Supply, Ventilation, Electrical, Gas Equipment Installation)
4 All-Electric Home Construction
5 Roof Replacement, Painting, or Waterproofing Work
6 Exterior Wall Replacement or Painting Work
7 Room Partition Modification Work
8 Interior Work such as Replacement of Flooring, Interior Wall Materials, or Ceiling Materials, and Painting
9 Insulation Renovation Work for Floors, Walls, Windows, Ceilings, or Roofs
10 Replacement of Fusuma Paper or Shoji Paper, or Tatami Replacement
11 Replacement or Repair Work for Rain Gutters, etc.
12 Replacement or New Installation Work for Fixtures or Openings
13 Seismic Renovation Work
14 Soundproofing Work
15 Barrier-Free Renovation Work

 

Examples of Work Not Covered (Subsidies Cannot Be Used)
1 Work on non-residential buildings (garages, storage sheds, warehouses, stores, factories, offices, etc.)
2 Exterior work such as gates, fences, block walls, and planting or pruning work
3 Installation work for security lights, security cameras, intercoms, etc.
4 Installation work for electrical appliances such as air conditioners, lighting fixtures, gas, oil heating equipment, and furniture
5 Wiring and equipment installation work for TV antennas, telephones, internet, etc.
6 Installation work for rainwater tank systems
7 Sewer and combined purification tank work, rainwater infiltration pit installation work
8 Installation work for solar power generation and solar thermal utilization systems
9 Termite extermination and other pest control, disinfection, and chemical spraying or coating work
10 Repair work carried out by the homeowner themselves without hiring a contractor (DIY)

Quoted from the Yokosuka City site

 

For more details, please see this page. ↓

https://www.city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp/4821/tokei/2setai/2setai.html

 

 

Zama City

In Zama City, there is a Zama City Housing Renovation Subsidy Program that can be used for exterior wall painting and roof painting.

This program is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget runs out.

Overview of the Subsidy Program

Housing Renovation Subsidy Program

Updated on April 1, 2022

This program aims to revitalize the local economy and improve the living environment for citizens.
Construction work started before the grant decision is not eligible for the subsidy.
Please ensure that you start the construction only after receiving the “Grant Decision Notification.”

Eligibility Requirements

Residential properties owned and occupied by individuals registered as residents in the city (for condominiums, the exclusive area; for mixed-use buildings, the residential part) that have not received renovation subsidies in the previous fiscal year (from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022) and meet all of the following criteria are eligible.

・No outstanding municipal taxes
・Construction carried out by a contractor with a main office or headquarters in the city
・Not the same location as other subsidy programs implemented by the city or soundproofing work conducted by the Southern Kanto Defense Bureau
・Planned construction (work already started is not eligible)
・All construction documents must be submitted within the fiscal year
・Construction costs must be 100,000 yen or more (excluding tax)
・Construction that falls under eligible works (see the table below)

Subsidy Amount

Flat rate of 50,000 yen
(However, those who received a subsidy during the fiscal year 2021 (from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022) are not eligible to apply)

Number of Applications Accepted

First round of fiscal year 2022: 51 cases (planned), second round: 51 cases (planned)

If there are many applications, a public lottery will be held.
※All applicants will be notified by mail regarding the grant decision or non-grant decision.

Quoted from the Zama City website

Examples of Eligible and Ineligible Works

リフォーム対象となる工事例 1 Bathroom, kitchen, washroom, and toilet renovations 2 Water supply and drainage sanitary equipment work 3 Ventilation equipment work 4 Electrical equipment work 5 Gas equipment work 6 All-electric housing work 7 Roof replacement, painting, and waterproofing work 8 Exterior wall replacement and painting work 9 Room partition modification work 10 Insulation renovation work for floors, walls, windows, ceilings, and roofs 11 Interior work such as replacing or painting flooring, interior wall materials, and ceiling materials 12 Replacing fusuma paper and shoji paper, as well as tatami mat replacement (including surface replacement and flipping) 13 Replacement and repair of rain gutters and others 14 Replacement or new installation of fittings and openings 15 Built-in storage furniture construction (involving custom carpentry work) 16 Energy-saving work related to LED lighting carried out in conjunction with other target construction 17 Barrier-free renovation work (installation of handrails, elimination of steps, etc.)* 18 Seismic renovation work (lightening the roof, wall reinforcement, foundation reinforcement, etc.)* 19 Smart house related equipment construction* 20 Soundproofing work (renovation of ceilings, walls, and sashes, etc.)* 21 Renovation of gates, fences (such as fences), and block walls* *Areas utilizing other subsidy systems are excluded
Examples of Work Not Eligible for Renovation
1 Construction that changes the floor area (expansion, reconstruction, reduction)
2 Exterior-related work (such as landscaping) (excluding renovation target work No. 21)
3 Costs for electrical appliances (air conditioners, lighting fixtures, heating equipment, etc.) and water heaters purchased by the applicant themselves
4 Fire extinguishers
5 House cleaning
6 Construction subject to compensation costs associated with public works
7 Pest control

Quoted from Zama City website

For more details, please see this page. ↓

https://www.city.zama.kanagawa.jp/www/contents/1367388689487/index.html

Ebina City

In Ebina City, there is a three-generation cohabitation support renovation subsidy available for exterior wall painting and roof painting.

There are also conditions, and it is on a first-come, first-served basis within the budget from April 11, 2022, to December 28, 2022.

Overview of the Subsidy System

Subsidy Amount

50% subsidy for construction costs of 100,000 yen or more (excluding tax) (rounded down below 1,000 yen) with a maximum limit of 200,000 yen

※Those who have previously received the “Housing Renovation Subsidy” or the “Attractive Housing Creation Support Renovation Subsidy” from the Ebina Chamber of Commerce can apply for the maximum amount of this subsidy (200,000 yen) minus the amount already received.

Eligible Applicants

Those who meet all of the following criteria

  1. Those who are living in a three-generation household in Ebina City or are planning to start a new three-generation household
  2. At the time of application, the owner of the house to be renovated and the contractor who will have the renovation carried out by a local contractor
  3. Those who have children under 22 years old (as of March 31, 2023) in the younger generation (including those expected to be born)
  4. All members of the three-generation household must not have received this subsidy in the past and must not have any tax delinquencies
  5. Those who have never received the Ebina City vacant house utilization promotion renovation subsidy or the Ebina City housing acquisition support project subsidy in the past

※ If starting a new three-generation household, it is a condition that the renovation is completed in the house where the three-generation household will live by the date of the performance report.

Eligible Housing

Houses that fall under any of the following categories

  1. Single-family homes owned by individuals located in Ebina City
  2. Self-owned portions of condominiums owned by individuals located in Ebina City
  3. Residential portions of mixed-use buildings owned by individuals located in Ebina City

Quoted from the Ebina City website

Examples of Eligible Construction (Partial)

☆ Partial repair work, purchase of home appliances, and related construction are not eligible.  Renovation content  Summary of eligibility
1 Expansion, renovation, or reduction work on existing homes requires a copy of the building confirmation application and attached drawings
2 Renovation of bathrooms, kitchens, washrooms, and toilets
Installation of only warm water washing toilets such as washlets is not eligible
3 Mechanical equipment work (water supply and drainage, hot water supply, ventilation, gas equipment) Removal, relocation, replacement, and new installation due to renovation work
4 Electrical equipment work related to installation
5 All-electric housing construction
6 Roof replacement, painting, and waterproofing work
7 Exterior wall replacement or painting work, including eaves ceilings, fascia boards, and nose covers
8 Changes to room partitions
9 Interior work such as replacement or painting of flooring, interior wall materials, and ceiling materials
Flooring includes hardwood, carpet, etc.
Installation of indoor curtains and blinds conducted along with floor heating (gas or electric) work is eligible
10 Insulation renovation work (floor, wall, window, ceiling, roof)
11 Replacement of fusuma paper, shoji paper, and tatami mats (including surface replacement)
12 Replacement or repair of rain gutters, etc.
13 Replacement or new construction of fittings and openings
Manual and electric shutters are also eligible
Replacement of window glass, screens, and security films alone is not eligible

Quoted from the Ebina City website

 

For more details, please visit this page.↓

About the “2022 Three-Generation Co-habitation Support Renovation Subsidy” | Official Website of Ebina City (city.ebina.kanagawa.jp)

Hayama Town, Miura District

In Hayama Town, Miura District, there is aHousing Renovation Financial Assistance Program available for exterior wall painting and roof painting.

Illustration of a new building

There are also conditions for this program, and it will be available until the budget runs out.

 

For more details, please visit this page.↓

Hayama TownHousing Renovation Financial Assistance Program / Hayama Town (hayama.lg.jp)

 

Miura City

In Miura City, there is a program called Miura City Housing Renovation Subsidy Project available for exterior wall painting and roof painting.

This program also has conditions, providing a flat rate of 70,000 yen for eligible construction over 200,000 yen. Applications will be accepted for about 10 cases from May 2, 2022, to May 25, 2022.

For more details, please visit this page.↓

Miura City / Information on Miura City Housing Renovation Subsidy Project (city.miura.kanagawa.jp)

Aikou District, Aikawa Town

In Aikou District, Aikawa Town, there is a program called Aikawa Town Three-Generation Co-habitation Support Housing Renovation Subsidy available for exterior wall painting and roof painting.

Illustration of a house that has become beautiful and is happy

There are also conditions, and it is valid until March 31, 2023.

For more details, please visit this page. ↓

Subsidy Application for Housing Renovation Support for Three-Generation Co-Habitation / Aikawa Town Official Website (town.aikawa.kanagawa.jp)

 

Kiyokawa Village, Aikou District

In Kiyokawa Village, Aikou District, there is a housing renovation subsidy system available for exterior wall painting and roof painting.

There are also conditions, and it is valid until the budget runs out.

For more details, please visit this page. ↓

Housing Renovation Subsidy System / Kiyokawa Village (town.kiyokawa.kanagawa.jp)

 

Ooi Town, Ashigarakami District

In Ooi Town, Ashigarakami District, there is a subsidy system for promoting three-generation co-habitation and migration that can be used for exterior wall painting and roof painting.

There are also conditions, and it is valid until the budget runs out.

For more details, please visit this page. ↓

 

Ooi Town Subsidy for Promoting Three-Generation Co-Habitation – Kanagawa Prefecture Ooi Town Official Website (town.oi.kanagawa.jp)

 

Nakai Town, Ashigarakami District

In Nakai Town, Ashigarakami District, there is a system called the Subsidy for Promoting Multigenerational Living in Nakai Town that can be used for exterior wall painting and roof painting..

There are also conditions for this, and it will be available until the budget runs out.

For more details, please visit this page. ↓

Subsidy for Promoting Multigenerational Living / Nakai Town Hall, Kanagawa (town.nakai.kanagawa.jp)

 

Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo District

In Nakai Town, Ashigarakami District, there is a system called the Housing Renovation Subsidy Program in Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo District that can be used for exterior wall painting and roof painting..

Illustration of a wooden house

There are also conditions for this, and it will be available until the budget runs out.

For more details, please visit this page. ↓

Subsidy for Housing Renovation, Tree Pruning, and Masonry Removal – Official Website of Yugawara Town (town.yugawara.kanagawa.jp)

Samukawa Town, Koza District

In Koza District, Samukawa Town, there is a system called the Housing Renovation and Construction Promotion Subsidy Program in Samukawa Town that can be used for exterior wall painting and roof painting..

There are also conditions for this, and it will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget runs out.

For more details, please visit this page. ↓

Housing Renovation and Construction Promotion Subsidy Project / Samukawa Town Website (town.samukawa.kanagawa.jp)

 

Summary

Illustration of Application FormHow was the area where you live??

To minimize the high costs of exterior renovations, please contact your local municipality’s website and be sure to check it out!!

Even if there are no regional subsidies or grants, if you qualify for the Children’s Future Housing Support Project, there is a deadline, and regardless of household, if it is eligible renovation work, you can utilize the subsidy system, so if you are considering renovation work, please be sure to check it out.

Also, the combined use of regional subsidies and the Children’s Future Housing Support Project is basically not allowed.

For more details, please visit the official website of the Children’s Future Housing Support Project or the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website!

Official website of the Children’s Future Housing Support Project ↓

Children’s Future Housing Support Project 【Official】 (mlit.go.jp)

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website about the Children’s Future Housing Support Project ↓

Housing: About the Children’s Future Housing Support Project – Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (mlit.go.jp)

 

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