When a company that hires a person relocating to Furano City from outside the city through a UIJ-turn move covers that person's rent or housing allowance, part of those expenses will be subsidized.
Furano City: Comprehensive Subsidy for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Housing Support Business Assistance Program) (FY2026)
September 12, 2026
Summary
Furano City provides a subsidy to companies that hire people relocating from outside the city through a UIJ-turn move and cover their rent or housing allowance. The subsidy covers part of the housing-related expenses.
Key Information
| Location | Furano City, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,200,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; management improvement and business strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Rent |
| Eligible Applicants | Educational corporations; medical corporations; small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; cooperatives, organizations, and others |
| Implementing Agency | Furano City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.furano.hokkaido.jp/life/docs/2015021800506.html |