To create a safe and comfortable urban environment free from secondhand smoke, subsidies are provided for the installation costs when newly installing a smoking-separated facility that anyone can use in Kumamoto City’s central urban area. ※Prior consultation is required.
Kumamoto City: Subsidy Program for Installing Smoking-Separated Facilities in the Central Urban Area (Phase 3)
September 23, 2026
Summary
Kumamoto City provides subsidies for the installation costs of new smoking-separated facilities that anyone can use in the central urban area. Prior consultation is required.
Key Information
| Location | Chuo Ward, Higashi Ward, Nishi Ward, Minami Ward, Kita Ward, Kumamoto |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥10,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10 (the maximum amount varies depending on the subsidized item) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs / construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Corporations / individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Kumamoto City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kumamoto.jp/kiji00362570/index.html |